Forklift Driver – Namib Poultry

Drivers
Windhoek
April 10, 2025
Full Time Contract

Job Description

PROCESSING PLANT / PACKAGING STORES DEPARTMENT

Namib Poultry (Pty) Ltd is a fully integrated broiler production operation established in 2012 and situated 30km north of Windhoek on the A1 Highway on the farm Klein Okapuka. Namib Poultry (Pty) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer with the following vacancy available. Interested and suitably qualified candidates as well as candidates from the designated groups are invited to apply.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To perform general tasks associated with the position and/or department.

KEY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Equipment Operation

  • Operate machinery in a safe and appropriate manner.
  • Perform daily safety and maintenance checks on the machine.
  • Ensuring the correct stacking of products as per laid down standards.
  • Maintaining proper awareness of surroundings.
  • “Perform routine cleaning and maintenance to ensure smooth operation –
  • To ensure the forklift is clean and in a good state.”
  • Ensure machinery is in proper gear and not moving too fast for working conditions.

• Forklift Operation

  • Always take precautionary steps to ensure good housekeeping and food safety.
  • Ensure that no damage is caused to products or pallets and proactively identify broken pallets.
  • Loading and off-loading pallets from Mobile and Static Racks inside Holding Freezers.

• Safety

  • Responsible for neat and safe tracking and placement of products in the designated areas and locations as directed by supervisors.
  • Safely transport empty and loaded pallets with products as per laid down standards.
  • Conduct a daily safety check.
  • Report accidents and near misses immediately to superiors.
  • Work in a safe and responsible manner.

• General

  • Carry out ad hoc tasks associated with the department and receive by superiors and management.
  • Ensure FIFO/FEFO system is maintained.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 10 (NQF 2)

• Forklift driver’s license

• 2 (two) years of working experience inside an FMGC environment

• Namibian citizen

• Proficient in English, being bilingual will be advantageous

Must be willing and able to work shifts, weekends, overtime and on Sundays and public holidays

 

The company offers a competitive salary and market-related employee benefits.

Previously Disadvantaged Namibians (PDN) and women are encouraged to apply.

Candidates who qualify for the above position should send a short CV to the HR department.

Email: [email protected]

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

THE SUBJECT LINE FOR APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE: DRIVER: FORKLIFT

ONLY APPLICATIONS WITH THIS SUBJECT LINE WILL BE CONSIDERED.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 13TH OF APRIL 2025

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