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Forklift Operator

Platinum Outsourcing & Logistics (E.A) Ltd
Nairobi Posted Oct 15, 2026
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About this role

Platinum Outsourcing & Logistics (E.A) Ltd

Forklift Operator

  • Job Type Contract , Full Time
  • Qualification BA/BSc/HND
  • Experience 2 years
  • Location Nairobi
  • Job Field Logistics

JOB PURPOSE

  • Provide support to the supply chain through line feed and receiving, offloading, put away, loading and stacking.

Key Responsibilities

  • Warehouse operations;

  • On a daily basis, inspect and report on any defects requiring maintenance to be done on the forklift through the forklift checklist available at the garage.

  • Proper use of the forklift machine within the shift while monitoring on the basic standard mechanical requirements – water level, engine oil overheating, breaking systems etc.

  • Offload returns and transfers and safely put away into the appropriate locators as directed by the respective supervisor

  • Follow the proper stacking standards while stacking product within the locators.

  • Accurate picking of line feed product as directed by the line feed clerks

  • On time product line clearance and put away to avoid factory stoppage

  • Accurate order picking as per the provided picklist and guidance from the cage/checker clerk

  • Pick and load the products safely into the trucks

  • Quality Health Safety and Environment (QHSE)

  • Support in enforcing all QHSE regulations to ensure safe working conditions and practice within the Warehouse at all times.

  • Attendance of all tool box meetings at the start of the shift

  • Observe proper stacking standards within the warehouses and the yard

  • Enforce clear gangways, fire points and emergency exits

  • Timely incident reporting and involvement in the 5 WHY investigation within 12 hours of occurrence

  • Report all near misses immediately

  • Identify safety hazards within your work place and report immediately

  • Proper use Personal Protective Equipment’s (PPE) within the site

  • Make at least thirty (30) Safety Observations per month

  • Experiences

  • 2 years’ experience operating a forklift, preferably in an industrial warehouse environment

  • Clean driving licence with the appropriate government stamps

  • Certificate – Education

  • At least a certificate in Tertiary education

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