Reach Truck Operator - Grain Field Chickens Abattoir, Reitz

Job Description

• To engage in operating a power-driven mobile hoist/ reach truck with a lifting capacity exceeding 6 000 kg used in the loading, unloading, moving or stacking of goods and/ or pallets, but does not include an internal motor vehicle in alignment with predefined work objectives as per agreed standard operating procedures.

Job Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 Equivalent.
• Valid Reach Truck Operator Licence/Certificate – R/T Code F5 AM 1600kg.
• 2–3 years' reach truck operating experience in a warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of warehouse operations and inventory movement.
• Exposure to loud noise, extreme temperatures, dust, moving machinery and production equipment.
• Must be physically fit frequent lifting, bending and standing.
• Must be able and willing to work overtime including shifts and weekends when required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate a reach truck safely and efficiently to move raw materials, finished goods, and stock between production, storage, and dispatch areas in accordance with company policies and health and safety regulations.
• Load, unload, move, stack, and retrieve pallets from high-level racking systems and designated warehouse locations securely and safely.
• Replenish picking locations and retail floor stock as required.
• Ensure all loads are handled carefully, ae secure, balanced, and transported without damage.
• Accurately receive, locate, and store incoming goods.
• Assist team members in picking, staging, loading, unloading, rotation, and storage of product.
• Assist with stock control/ rotation, cycle counts and inventory audits.
• Assist to repack sales orders and loading orders.
• Verify stock quantities and report discrepancies immediately.
• Rotate stock according to FIFO First In, First Out principles where applicable.
• Conduct daily pre-operation inspection of reach truck and completion of reach truck checklist before start of shift and report defects or maintenance requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of warehouse aisles, storage locations, and work areas.
• Assist truck driver/s by ensuring that vehicles are loaded and unloaded in a timely manner.
• Adhere to all health and safety procedures and regulation and warehouse operating standards at all times.
• Wear required PPE at all times.
• Complete all relevant documentation accurately.
• Report accidents, near misses, hazards, damaged stock, shrinkage, and unsafe conditions immediately as per company policy.
• Perform any other duties as may be required by management.

Skills and abilities required

• Safe reach truck operating practices.
• Warehouse and dispatch procedures.
• Stock handling and inventory control.
• Loading and unloading techniques.
• Health and Safety Act requirements.
• Basic inspection and preventative maintenance checks.
• Ability to read delivery notes, picking slips, and stock documentation.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• High-pressure environment with strict production and dispatch deadlines.

Closing Date 08 September 2026