72 Forklift Operator jobs in South Africa

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Would you like to be part of a value-driven, commercially oriented international environment where we enable global trade every day? A Forklift Operator is a professional who is responsible for moving pallets around warehouse. They do this by using a forklift to load, unload and transfer pallets from trucks and containers for storage purposes throughout a warehouse

Key Responsibilities:

Daily Forklift Operation:

• Safely operate forklifts to transport pallets within the facility, from receiving areas to storage locations and loading docks.
• Load and unload pallets from delivery trucks and containers.
• Ensure proper handling of fruit pallets to prevent damage and maintain quality.
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies to the supervisor team.
• Assist in inventory tracking by scanning and recording pallet movements using warehouse management systems (WMS).

Quality Control & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Conduct and complete daily inspections and report any mechanical issues to the maintenance team.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping.
• Ensure doors to the cold storage remain closed when not in use to maintain temperature integrity.

Team Collaboration:

• Coordinate with warehouse staff, quality control teams, and drivers to ensure smooth and efficient workflow.
• Assist with general warehouse duties as needed.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education:

• Grade 12.

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Seasonal staff required for the following regions:

Parow, Worcester

n this role you will work in a manufacturing, warehouse and distribution environment, where you will load and off load bottled and canned beverages with a tandem and/ or counter balanced truck/ forklift.

• Operate Forklift
• Do off-loading/ loading
• Apply rotation principles
• GMP
• SHEQ Requirements
• Ad-Hoc Duties

Skills, Experience & Education

• Grade 12 Certificate
• 3 - 4 years experience driving a counter balance truck (forklift)
• Valid forklift license
• Code ( F1+K ) - Tandem Forklift License preferable

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

To make sure that empties return process is adhere to

To ensure a smooth and timely return of empty pallets to suppliers, meet and exceed customers' requirements/targets.

MAIN TASK

1) Moving empties/pallets to the designated area

2) Sorting and stacking of empties/pallets according to their codes/sizes

3) Identify damaged empties/pallets and report to the supervisor/coordinator

4) Record pallets type and the quantities to be loaded

5) Loading empties inside a container, and ensure target is met per shift

6) Counting and verifying (stock take) of empties in the warehouse according to their codes at specific times

7) Ensure good housekeeping on the shopfloor

8) Help maintain a safe and orderly work environment

9) Inspect a forklift to determine a need for repairs

REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS

1) Matric Certification (Grade 12)

2) Proven experience as a forklift operator

3) Valid certification to operate a forklift

4) Excellent physical conditioning and coordination

5) Good time management

6) As part of the EE policy, this vacancy is designated for candidates from underrepresented groups.

· Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants from designated groups.

· The recruitment process aligns with the Employment Equity Act and the company's EE Plan.

· Our company is committed to diversity, inclusion, and fair employment practices

CONTROLS

1) Follow all safety protocols and procedures

2) Maintain a safe speed and awareness of surroundings

3) Perform pre-operational inspections of the forklift

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Company Description

Welcome to Six33 Produce, where passion meets precision in agriculture. We specialize in the cultivation and export of premium-quality commodities such as blueberries, table grapes, and kiwis. Guided by our core values of Relationships, Excellence, Stewardship, and Integrity, we focus on delivering exceptional produce while fostering meaningful partnerships and maintaining the highest ethical standards in our operations.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Forklift Operator, located in Stellenbosch. The Forklift Operator will be responsible for day-to-day tasks including shipping and receiving, handling materials, unloading goods, and packing. The role also involves operating forklifts to move and organize produce within the facility, ensuring efficiency and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in Shipping & Receiving
• Proficiency in Unloading and Material Handling
• Skills in Packing and Forklift Operation
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team
• Good communication skills
• Previous experience in the agriculture industry is a plus
• High school diploma or equivalent

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks, into railroad cars or trucks or storage facilities.

RESPONSIBLE FOR OPERATION OF FORKLIFT:

• Core Tasks:
• Responsible for unload and upload material
• Identify damages, shortages and quality deficiencies and report to member of management
• Ensure safe transport raw materials to production workstations
• Inspect machinery
• Determine the need for repairs
• Keep updated records of inventory
• Produce activity logs
• Comply with company policies and guidelines
• Assist in keeping a safe environment.

ASSIST WITH GENERAL AD-HOC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Core Tasks:

• Assist with various ad-hoc responsibilities as requested by management.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications: National Senior Certificate

Requirements: At least 1 year experience

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• We are committed to transformation through the appointment of persons from designated groups and potential candidates from these groups will enjoy preference.
• Kindly note that a consumer credit record will be requested in respect of all appointments which involve dealing with cash or finances.
• Should you meet the above requirements and believe you can contribute to the company, kindly register and apply on our Career Page at
• Should we not have contacted you within six weeks of the closing date, you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

CLOSING DATE: 12 SEPTEMBER 2025

Job Opportunity: Temporary Forklift Operator (3 Weeks)

We are currently seeking a Forklift Operator for a temporary position lasting 3 weeks, to cover for one of our team members who is currently on leave.

Requirements:

• Must be currently based in Queenstown, as the successful candidate will need to start immediately (tomorrow).
• Must hold a valid forklift license.
• Must have a Matric certificate.
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic are essential.

If you meet the above requirements and are available to start immediately, we encourage you to apply.

Job Type: Temporary

Contract length: 1 month

Pay: R5 400,00 - R5 620,00 per month

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/12/09

Expected Start Date: 2025/09/10

Supreme Processing Germiston is seeking an experienced and safety-conscious Forklift Operator to join our dynamic team in the processing environment. If you're a motivated individual with proven forklift operating skills and a passion for maintaining high food safety and hygiene standards, this is your opportunity to be part of a fast-paced and quality-driven team.

• Grade 12 Certificate (Matric)
• Valid Forklift License
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience operating a forklift in an industrial or food processing environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety protocols and forklift safety regulations.
• Attention to detail & time management
• Communication and teamwork
• Adaptability to changing priorities
• Physical stamina and the ability to work in cold, noisy, and physically demanding environments
• Strong awareness of food quality, hygiene, and health & safety practices

• Safely operate a forklift to handle materials such as meat, spices, packaging, and other resources required for processing.
• Adhere to safe heavy equipment lifting practices at all times.
• Conduct pre-use inspections of the forklift and fill in the checklist before operation.
• Offload materials from delivery trucks into designated areas within the processing plant.
• Transport materials from storage areas to processing sections as needed.
• Collect waste crates from the processing facility and transport them to the crate wash area for cleaning.
• Remove waste cages from all plant areas and dispose of them in designated waste areas
• Wash the forklift at the designated wash bay after each use to maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Ensure the forklift is fueled and perform basic maintenance tasks as required.
• Assist with general warehouse duties as needed, including manual handling and organization of materials.

• Operating forklift
• Managing dispatch activities
• Ensuring accurate measurements using equipment
• Computer-based tasks
• Maintaining a clean work environment
• Assist in receiving raw materials , labeling material and offloading trucks
• Staging raw material for production or storage
• Loading and offloading trucks
• Counting and weighing parts with a scale
• Collecting parts or goods from different department using a forklift

• Valid forklift license & certificate
• Matric /Grade 12
• No criminal record
• Proficient in using measuring equipment
• Computer literate
• Experience working with steel stock
• Must have Maths/Maths Lit
• Good Communication skills
• Able/Willing to work overtime when required
• Able to work night shift and Day shift if required

Fork Lift Operator required for a large manufacturing company . 

Must have a valid forklift license

Basic Admin skills

Must live in the Steelpoort and surrounding areas 

Matric certificate

Forklift experience of 2-5 years