FORKLIFT OPERATOR – CJ Patel

Job Description & Skills/Qualifications Required

Viti Foods Pte Limited is a subsidiary  of CJ Patel Group of Companies and we specialize in manufacturing canned tuna and mackerel products for local and export markets. We are seeking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced Forklift Operator to be based at our manufacturing plant in Laucala Beach Estate, Suva.

Key Responsibilities:

This position reports to the Warehouse Supervisor – Warehouse/Logistics department and will be involved in a variety of activities including but not limited to:

• Transporting materials between loading, unloading, and processing to/from storage area
• Loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers etc
• Perform warehouse related tasks as per procedures
• Manage stock rotation/FIFO/LIFO
• Ability to perform manual handling tasks and heavy lifting loads up to 25kg
• Moving goods packed on pallets or in crates around the storage facility
• Stacking goods in the correct storage bays, following inventory control instructions
• Perform routine pre and post inspections on forklift equipment
• To ensure forklift is clean, safe and in good operating condition

 Position Requirements:

• A valid Group 9 License with no adverse driving records
• At least 1-3 years working experience in operating forklift, preferably in a manufacturing plant/storage facility setting
• Ability to assess weights and judge distances and heights
• Ability to operate a high reach forklift would be an advantage
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with honesty
• Able to work on shift basis