Forklift Driver, Boksburg - DHL

Deutsche Post DHL Group is the world’s leading logistics and mail company.

We’re one of the world’s largest employers, operating in over 220 countries and territories. We’re Europe’s largest postal service, partner for eCommerce and pioneers in secure digital communication. We’re number one in contract logistics and international express delivery, and a leader in the forwarding business.

Join us and you’ll be working for a global company that’s focused on service, quality and sustainability, and using the power of global trade to connect people and improve lives.

And not just for our Customers, but for every member of our Group too.

At DHL Supply Chain South Africa we’re looking for…

Vacancy: Forklift Driver

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Business Overview

This is a busy, fast paced operation which offers many challenges and opportunities for the right person. This position is based at Boksburg, Gauteng.

Role Outline

Movement of palletized stock according to requirements of the operation. Loading and offloading of trucks and containers. To ensure pallets are stacked according to standards inside and outside of the warehouse. To safely move stock between locations and to assist with Stock Take and Cycle counts. Service delivery - on time - accurately. To maintain the integrity of the company at all times. Ensure customer service is the highest standard and that losses to the company are kept to a minimum

Resources

All employees, Departmental Managers Performance Indicators

General Accountabilities

• Honesty - pride in his job and an eye for detail
• Loading and offloading of vehicles and containers
• Clear understanding of the clients requirements
• Ensure pallets are according to stacking standards
• To ensure that damages are kept to a minimum
• Housekeeping of the highest standard
• Daily checks of operational machine and completion of daily checklist - check daily controls - brakes hydraulic oil - tyres
• Ensure correct use of MHE and other company equipment and to timeously report any defects
• To report and record any non-conformity with regards to customer merchandise
• Maintain high level of hygiene of MHE
• To work within operating areas as determined by management and performing ADHOC duties as and when required to meet the needs of the business
• When carrying out duties - follow standard operating procedures and safe working practices
• To assist with the induction of new employees
• Perform administrative tasks in line with SOP
• Completion of daily MHE check lists
• Safe and correct operation of equipment
• Keep damages to a minimum

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Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 Certificate
• Valid Forklift license
• 1 - 2 years of driving experience

Skills/Competencies/Experiences

• Computer literacy
• Communication skills
• Ability to work within a rapidly changing environment
• Deadline driven
• Good written and communication skills
• Logistics / Warehousing experience
• Enforcement of Health & Safety procedures and identify hazards
• Achieve work targets and is willing to take on additional roles / responsibilities
• Ability to work under pressure

Languages

• English - Fluent