Explore material handler positions, which are essential for managing the flow of goods and materials within various industries. These roles involve receiving, storing, and distributing materials, operating equipment like forklifts, and ensuring inventory accuracy. Material handlers are vital in maintaining efficient supply chains and production processes. Job opportunities for material handlers can be found across diverse sectors, including manufacturing, 1 Material Handler jobs in South Africa
Forklift Driver (Clamp)
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A leading recycling and waste management company based in Germiston is seeking a qualified Forklift Driver with clamp forklift experience to join their operations team. This role is critical to the safe and efficient handling of recyclable materials and industrial goods.
Important : Applicants must have proven experience operating a clamp forklift. If you do not have clamp forklift experience, please do not apply.
Key Responsibilities Include :
- Operate clamp forklifts to move, stack, and load recyclable materials and equipment
- Ensure safe handling of goods to prevent damage
- Perform daily equipment checks and report any faults
- Assist with general yard duties when required
- Follow safety protocols and site procedures at all times
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Forklift Driver, Clamp Forklift, Forklift Operator, Waste Management
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FG Material Handler
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Our client is seeking the services of a highly capable Finished Goods-Material Handlers to be based in Cape Town.
PURPOSE:
Reporting to the Business Development Manager, the successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting strategic operational goals, driving productivity, and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence within the warehouse.
The incumbent will take full ownership of operations—managing resources, ensuring consistent product quality, enforcing safety, and housekeeping standards, and leading the team to meet daily targets while identifying opportunities for process improvement.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Loading, unloading, shipping, and receiving warehouse items.
- Transporting materials to different locations within the facility.
- Optimizing loads to ensure operational efficiency.
- Securing loads to the machine before transportation.
- Inspecting for damages to vehicles.
- Scheduling vehicles for maintenance and repairs.
- Operating and managing technical equipment.
- Managing inventory by utilizing RF scanning equipment.
- Picking and wrapping orders for shipment.
- Identifying workplace safety hazards.
- Adhering to safety management standards.
- Adhering to production schedules.
- Loading and unloading materials using a forklift or other machinery
- Sorting, packing, labeling, and weighing materials as per company procedures.
- Transporting and relocating materials within the warehouse or factory
- Following safe driving guidelines and safety protocols
- Monitoring and maintaining accurate inventory records using RF scanning equipment or other tools.
- Must take initiative during downtime to help in warehouse environment.
- Prepare products and materials for shipment using forklift and manual labor.
- Load, unload, and stage products and materials by hand when needed and with Lift.
- Stacking empty pallets
- Control levers and other operating devices, such as forks and hoists, to load, transport and stack materials neatly
- Locating product within the warehouse facility
- Account for and secure materials or products for transport to designated areas
- Performing general warehouse duties as needed
- Inspect product load for accuracy and safely move product through facility ensuring timely and accurate delivery
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Grade 12
- Forklift License a must.
- PPT License (Advantage)
- Minimum 2-4 years’ experience in a Warehousing/FMCG environment
- Experience in the use of digital scanners in the picking environment
- Strong computer literacy
- Self-driven with a strong sense of accountability
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong adherence to procedures and process control
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Tolerance for repetitive tasks with a focus on consistency and quality
- High work ethic and attention to detail
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