Forklift Operator

Listing live now. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Forklift Operator in Germiston, and we encourage applicants from across Gauteng to consider this opportunity.

About the Opportunity

This Forklift Operator role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Germiston. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the logistics jobs pipeline across Gauteng.

The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Germiston team on trust, and the Forklift Operator role will feel that from week one.

Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Germiston teams, and the new Forklift Operator will feel that from the first week.

Meet the Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the logistics jobs side of the business inside out. The Germiston group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

Where You’ll Work

On top of that, the environment is operationally driven and physical at times, with shift-based work, strict safety standards and a strong focus on accuracy and on-time delivery.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Gauteng. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Practically speaking, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

Why This Role

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Germiston contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the logistics jobs space in Gauteng.

Equally, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Germiston keep progressing.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Germiston teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, verify and put away incoming stock against delivery notes
• Prepare daily dispatch and receiving reports for site management
• Plan delivery routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and on-time delivery
• Support cycle-count and full inventory takes with the finance team
• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances

Minimum Requirements

• Computer literacy in MS Office and basic ERP modules
• Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP for driving roles
• Physically able to perform manual handling duties safely
• Understanding of inbound, outbound and stock-take processes
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Awareness of OHS Act, traffic regulations and hazardous goods rules

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.