Forklift Operator

Our client in the Agribusiness industry is seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Forklift Operator to support material handling, warehousing, and operational activities at its facility in Kigoma. The successful candidate will be responsible for safely operating a forklift to move grains, finished products, and other materials, supporting loading and offloading activities, maintaining proper product organization, and ensuring efficient and safe movement of goods within the facility.

• →Operate the forklift safely to move goods, grains, materials, and other items within the site.
• →Load and offload trucks safely and efficiently and arrange products correctly within designated storage areas.
• →Carry out daily pre-start inspections of the forklift and report any mechanical faults, damage, or unsafe conditions immediately.
• →Ensure goods are properly stacked and organized to maximize storage space and prevent product damage.
• →Support stock movement, material handling, and loading activities as directed by the supervisor.
• →Verify that loads are stable and within the forklift’s safe operating capacity before lifting or transporting them.
• →Maintain safe movement around pedestrians, vehicles, machinery, storage areas, and other workplace activities.
• →Follow all workplace health and safety procedures while operating the forklift to prevent accidents and injuries.
• →Maintain basic operating records and report equipment issues or maintenance requirements when necessary.
• →Keep the forklift clean, properly maintained, and safely parked in the designated area after use.

• Valid forklift operating licence or certification.
• Minimum 2 years of practical experience operating a forklift, preferably within an agribusiness, warehouse, manufacturing, logistics, food processing, or similar operational environment.
• Certificate or relevant vocational training in Forklift Operations, Warehouse Operations, Logistics, Material Handling, Mechanical Operations, or other related field will be an added advantage.
• Practical experience in loading, offloading, stacking, and movement of goods and materials.
• Good knowledge of forklift operating procedures and safe load-handling practices.
• Ability to conduct routine pre-operation forklift inspections and identify basic equipment faults.
• Good understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work effectively in an active warehouse and production environment.
• Physically fit and capable of performing duties associated with material handling operations.
• Responsible, safety-conscious, disciplined, and able to follow instructions.
• Good teamwork and basic communication skills.

24th September 2026