Job Description

Who are we?
SOLEVO is a leading distributor of chemicals and inputs for specific industrial and agricultural segments in Africa. SOLEVO assists African farmers and Industries succeed by providing them with a full range of fertilizers, seeds, crop protection products and industrial chemicals they need with a guaranteed quality and good value. With over 75 years at the frontier of economic growth and transformation across Africa, we deliver critical raw materials and expertise to the continent's high GDP-contributing life sciences and industrials sectors. Rolfes Chemicals is part of Solevo group Company.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for an experienced Forklift Operator to move packages and material around our facilities. The candidate will be operating a forklift with the utmost care to ensure efficiency and safety. The role would involve driving around warehouses, storage spaces and other facilities.
What do we expect from the candidate?
The candidate is expected to offload materials and ensure stock is stacked accordingly at its assigned places. Locate and move stock of products to pallets or flowbins. Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies. Transport raw materials to production workstations. Inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenance. Keep updated records of inventory and activity logs.
The key responsibilities:

• Assist call-in customers.
• Inspect and receive deliveries against required documentation.
• Timeous completion of all documentation i.e. Forklift inspection & any other.
• No drum stock should be left outside the warehouse at the end of the shift.
• Shrink wrapping/strapping of pelletized product.
• Maintaining good housekeeping in area of work.
• Assist in assembling stock & loading/ offloading.
• Ensuring that stock is in good condition before loading.
• Sorting of pallets between good, broken & scrap.
• Assist fillers with pallets & flowbins timely to achieve daily targets
• Ensure only good pallet are used.
• Ensuring batch numbers are labelled on all products being loaded.
• Stack and load according to FIFO.
• Report all spillages that occur within your work area.
• Ensure daily removal of waste bins.
• Assist with any Operations Related Duties whenever required.
• Assist to move stock with forklift as may be requested.
• Liaise with the SHEQ manager in case of a returned product from customers.
• Take part in monthly stock takes.
• Follow any reasonable instruction as may be issued.
• Ensure correct packaging is issued to production team.

Mandatory tasks:

• Follow all rules, policies, SOP's and regulations of the company and statuary legislation including the OSH Act.
• Report & investigate any incidents / accidents and non- conformance immediately.

Special Tasks:

• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Excellent observation and analytical abilities.
• Attention to detail.

If you possess...
Must-Have:

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Valid forklift license with 2 years driving experience in within chemical industry.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be physically fit.

Why join Rolfes chemicals Solevo?

• Join a young dynamic team who is leading the chemical distribution on the African continent.
• Enjoy a collaborative, international and agile work environment.
• Be part of a team where freedom, initiative and 'thinking out of the box' is key.
• Opportunity to work in a growing versatile environment.
• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits package.
• Explore opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Then, this job is for you!
How to join us?
If you're excited about this position, we encourage you to submit your resume detailing your relevant experience and be part of our exciting journey.
What's next ?
If your profile matches our search, you will be contacted by our HR team for a first contact.
Please be informed that we will keep your profile to contact you for future professional opportunities.
Join Solevo: Empowering Progress Across Africa
At Solevo, we connect communities and industries with the solutions they need to grow, thrive, and transform. From supporting agricultural self-sufficiency to driving industrial innovation, we are shaping the future of Africa's life sciences and industrial sectors.

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