Job Description

Closing Date 2025/07/01
Reference Number MOT250618-5
Job Title Driver: Forklift
Branch/Department Parts Incorporated Africa -Riverhorse
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location - Town / City Durban
Location - Province/Area KwaZulu Natal
Location - Country South Africa

Parts Incorporated Africa is searching for a reliable and skilled Forklift Driver to join our team in Riverhorse.The ideal candidate will operate a forklift to move, load, unload, store materials safely and efficiently in a warehouse or industrial setting and also ensure company procedures relating to Receiving, Routing, Splitting and Outbounding are being followed using all resources available.
Position Overview
RECEIVING

• MTS Containers
• 40ft - 3 hours
• 20ft - 2 hours
• ROW Containers
• 40ft - 1.5 hours
• 20ft - 0.45 hours

ROUTING

• Accurate staging of stock in the correct staging location
• Safe stacking of pallets when stacking 2 high

SPLITTNG

• Accurate packing of end destination boxes by drop off point

SHIPPING

• Accurate packing of linehaul vehicle by drop off point
• Safe stacking of pallets on the vehicle
• Ensure that the Shipment Note is aligned to the physical stock

INVENTORY

• Accurate stock alignment to FloNet on a daily basis
• Ensure zero damages from stock handling

Specific Role Responsibilities

• Devanning slip sheet containers from MTS using specialised slip sheet equipment attached to the forklift
• Devanning palletised containers from ROW using standard forklifts
• Check Delivery Note documentation is accurate with correct including container no details
• Complete Container Check List to ensure that visible damages are recorded for liability protection
• Endorse Delivery Note where serious visible damages are detected
• Endorse Delivery Note if there is any visible damages when opening the container doors
• Receive stock onto FloNet using the pallet no as the source and the new shipment pallet label from the Destuffer
• Check final destination delivery is aligned with colour coded sticker
• Route pallets by drop off point into their respective staging locations
• Ensure that the Routing function is completed in line with the Standard Work Instruction for that activity
• Split pallets by drop off point and ensure that the boxes are packed on the correct pallet by drop off point
• Outbound pallets for linehaul vehicle loading
• Ensure that the Outbounding function is completed in line with the Standard Work Instruction for that activity
• Load vehicle to maximum capacity. (32Tons / 32 footprints)
• Check load accuracy against the Shipment Note with the vehicle driver
• Off-load containers with loose boxes where necessary to assist Branch 44
• Assist Mgmt to troubleshoot problems when and if necessary
• Ensure 5S Standards are followed
• Ensure Waste separation Standards are followed

Qualifications and Experience

• Matric
• 5 years driving experience

Skills and Personal Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good communication and team collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and physically demanding environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, lift, and bend for extended periods.
• Ability to work in a warehouse setting, which may involve exposure to varying temperatures and loud environments.
• Must have good vision and hand-eye coordination.