Reach Truck Job at Phakisa Group

About the Role

• To safely and efficiently operate a reach truck within the warehouse, ensuring accurate movement, storage, loading, and offloading of stock while maintaining high standards of safety, productivity and housekeeping.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate a reach truck safely and efficiently in the warehouse.
• Load, unload, move and stack pallets and products.
• Pick and place stock in designated racking locations.
• Retrieve stock from high-level racking.
• Ensure stock is handled carefully to prevent damage.
• Conduct daily pre-use inspections of the reach truck.
• Report any defects, damage or mechanical issues immediately.
• Assist with receiving, dispatching, and put-away of stock.
• Ensure correct stock movement according to warehouse documentation.
• Maintain accurate stock movement and follow warehouse procedures.
• Follow health, safety, and food-handling requirements.
• Maintain good housekeeping within the warehouse.
• Adhere to speed limits and designated routes.
• Assist with general warehouse duties when required.
• Work shifts, overtime, weekends, and public holidays.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric preferred.
• Valid Reach Truck Operator Certificate.
• Minimum 1-2 years' experience operating a Reach Truck.
• Previous warehouse / FMCG experience advantageous.
• Experience working with racking systems and palletised stock.