FORKLIFT OPERATOR

FORKLIFT OPERATOR

Position Title: Forklift Operator

Department: Warehouse / Cross-Dock Logistics

Location: Mombasa

Reports To: Warehouse / Shipping-Receiving Supervisor

Employment Type: Full-Time (Shift-Based)

Position Summary

This role involves handling palletized goods, ensuring accurate inventory tracking, and facilitating the smooth transfer of items between transportation vehicles and yard storage areas.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Safely operate sit-down forklifts, stand-up forklifts, pallet jacks, and reach trucks to execute daily warehouse tasks.
• Load and unload commercial trucks and container trailers; securely wrap, stack, and stage palletized goods in assigned bays.
• Scan and track cargo movements using RF scanners and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS); verify manifests and bills of lading.
• Rotate stock strictly according to First-In, First-Out (FIFO) standards, and support routine cycle counts and inventory audits.
• Perform OSHA-required pre-shift equipment checks, reporting and removing any unsafe forklift machinery from active service immediately.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and highly organized warehouse floor while respecting terminal traffic rules.

Qualifications & Requirements

• KCSE D (plain) or its recognized equivalent.
• Valid NTSA driving license of class B, C, E with a completely accident-free driving record.
• Valid, documented Forklift Operator Certification/License from an accredited body.
• Minimum of 3 years of continuous experience operating forklifts within a busy port, ICD, or manufacturing cross-dock. Prior experience within Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) installations is a distinct advantage.
• Strong hand-eye coordination, deep attention to detail, a safety-first mindset, and basic proficiency in Microsoft applications.

How to Apply: Send your CV and cover letter only to careers@oildrop.co.ke Applications reviewed on a rolling basis, early applications encouraged.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Oildrop Africa Limited is an equal opportunity employer. All positions require deep commitment to a zero-harm safety culture.

Important Notice: Oildrop Africa Limited (OAL) never charges candidates any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. If you are asked to make a payment for a job opportunity claiming to be from OAL, it is a scam.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted*