Forklift Driver – Thika at Talent Grid Africa

The successful candidate will play an important role in the company’s supply chain by ensuring the safe movement of raw materials, factory supplies and finished goods across production and warehouse areas.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Operating industrial forklifts safely and efficiently to move, stack, load and unload raw materials, factory supplies and finished goods.
• Following production schedules and workflow instructions provided by warehouse managers and logistics dispatchers.
• Securing and balancing palletized loads to prevent shifting, tip-overs or damage during internal movement.
• Conducting routine forklift inspections and basic troubleshooting, including monitoring battery levels and essential fluids.
• Maintaining accurate inventory records using RF scanning equipment or physical logs to track stock movements and transfers.
• Following strict manufacturing safety standards, including warehouse speed limits, narrow-aisle traffic procedures and site-specific safety regulations.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• 2–4 years’ active forklift operating experience in a manufacturing, warehouse or production environment.
• Valid Forklift Operator Certificate/License from a recognized training institution.
• Defensive Driving & Industrial Safety Certification from a recognized safety board or professional institution.
• Experience handling palletized, bulk or fragile manufactured goods.
• Strong understanding of warehouse, logistics and manufacturing safety procedures.
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct.