Mechanical engineering jobs in Kiambu, Kenya

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Victory Farms

Forklift Operator

Nairobi

Kenya

Victory Farms

Agriculture + 2 more

Forklift Operator

Job details

Contract Type

Description

Qualification and Skills

  • Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent; additional training in logistics, warehousing, or occupational safety is an advantage.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience operating forklifts in a warehouse, production, or logistics environment.
  • Valid Forklift Operator License/Certificate from a recognized training institution.
  • Experience handling various load types, including palletized, bulk, fragile, or oversized items.
  • Familiarity with warehouse layouts, material flow, and storage procedures; ERP/WMS experience is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of forklift safety, load handling, and site traffic rules.
  • Ability to conduct and document daily equipment inspections.
  • Commitment to safety standards and ability to follow SOPs rigorously.


Responsibilities

Forklift & Equipment Operations

  • Safely operate forklifts and related material-handling equipment to load, unload, move, stack, and retrieve goods within the warehouse, production, and yard areas.
  • Handle various types of loads while ensuring stability and proper positioning.
  • Observe forklift operating limits, including load capacity, height restrictions, and speed limits.
  • Park and secure forklifts in designated areas when not in use.

Receiving, Dispatch & Internal Movements

  • Support offloading of inbound deliveries, ensuring goods are handled carefully to prevent damage.
  • Assist in loading outbound trucks, ensuring correct quantities, proper stacking, and load security.
  • Execute internal stock transfers between warehouse zones, production areas, and storage locations as instructed.
  • Ensure materials are placed in correct bin locations in line with the warehouse layout and operational instructions.

Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Compliance

  • Strictly adhere to company safety policies, SOPs, and site traffic rules at all times.
  • Conduct daily pre- and post-operation equipment inspections, including brakes, forks, mast, hydraulics, tires, horn, and lights
  • Promptly report any equipment defects, unsafe conditions, near-misses, accidents, or damages to the supervisor.
  • Maintain safe distances from colleagues and equipment, following right-of-way rules.

Equipment Care & Maintenance Support

  • Keep forklifts clean, fueled/charged, and in good working condition.
  • Identify early signs of mechanical issues and escalate promptly to reduce downtime.
  • Work with the maintenance team to ensure timely servicing and repairs of equipment

Documentation & Reporting

  • Accurately maintain forklift logs, checklists, and movement records.
  • Handle delivery notes, dispatch documents, and internal movement forms correctly.
  • Keep records organized to support traceability and compliance.

Teamwork & Operational Support

  • Collaborate with warehouse, production, and logistics teams to achieve daily operational targets.
  • Work flexibly with supervisors to meet changing operational needs


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