Forklift Driver at Haco Industries Kenya Limited

The Primary purpose of the job is:

Delivering goods and carrying out other services.

Key outputs of the job are:

Delivery of good and services

• Responsible for moving goods around warehouses
• Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies
• Transport raw materials to production workstations
• Inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenance
• Keep updated records of inventory and activity logs
• Efficient delivery of goods and other services
• Ensure that the goods on transit tally with the documentation
• Ensure vehicle is loaded with 100% of all expected deliveries
• Ensure that goods loaded are delivered 100% OTIF always

Vehicle maintenance

• Ensuring the vehicle is kept clean and presentable to customers for company image.
• Ensuring the vehicle is in good condition by constantly checking the tyres pressure, engine oil, water etc. All anomalies should be reported to the Supervisor to ensure the matter is followed up with HR/Administration.

Safety

• Ensuring the vehicle assigned is driven carefully always, not endangering the lives of the occupants and/or other road users.
• To always observe the traffic rules.

Logbook and Fuel management

• Maintain logbooks for all trips made
• Accountable for all vehicle movements
• Keep receipts of fuel and reconcile at the end of the month

Minimum Qualifications for the role:

• ‘O’ level with a mean grade of C-
• Proven experience as forklift operator
• Attention to detail and familiarity with industrial equipment
• Valid certification to operate forklifts
• BCE Driving licence is an added advantage
• Certificate of good conduct

Behavioural Competencies:

• Good interpersonal skills
• Attention to details
•  Critical listening
• Assertive
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to change
• Reliable