Forklift Operator -Level 2, [1 Vacant post] -Kingston

Forklift Operator -Level 2, [1 Vacant post] -Kingston salary $1,439,455 annually

JOB PURPOSE

Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor, the Forklift Operator is responsible for:

• The retrieval and removal of detained items from the Queen’s Warehouse.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Technical/Professional Responsibilities

• Execute assigned duties immediately in an organised and structured manner.
• Ensures that the sales room is prepared with the goods correctly sorted at least three (3) days before the Auction date.
• Maintains alertness and advises the Manager when arrangements are to be made for the reordering and refilling the Gas Tank.
• Maintains the motor vehicle logbook and assignment book.
• Updates the Gas book at each out-takes.
• Reports any accident and damage to the forklift to the Manager within one hour of its occurrence.
• Presents written accident reports in keeping with the standard operational format twenty-four (24) hours after the accident.

Customer Service Responsibilities

• Maintains customer service principles, standards, and measurements.
• Identifies and incorporates the interests and needs of customers in business process design.

Other Responsibilities

• Performs all other duties and functions as may be required from time to time.
• May be required to provide witness statements, attend court proceedings, and give evidence.
• Compiles with Health & Safety Policies & Procedures.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Core

• Good interpersonal and customer service skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• Good oral communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to demonstrate high confidentiality, ethics, integrity, and professionalism.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds

Technical

• Ability and skill to manoeuvre the forklift without a pallet.
• Ability to handle light and heavy lifting with ease.
• Basic documenting skills.
• Knowledge about related equipment and its maintenance.
• Knowledge of all safety measures to be taken during the forklift operation.
• Knowledge of warehouse inventory.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Customs Operations.
• Knowledge and understanding of applied risk assessment.
• Knowledge in the detection and handling of hazardous substances and materials.
• Licensed competence in the operation of motor vehicles and forklifts.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Attained Grade nine (9) educational background.
• One (1) year of working experience in a similar capacity.
• Approved license/certification to drive and operate a forklift.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB

• Work will be conducted in various offices with standard office equipment and specialised software.
• Involves working in a fast-paced environment with ongoing interactions with critical stakeholders.
• May be exposed to high levels of hazardous material, dust and heat.
• May be required to work long hours (>50 hours weekly) over protracted periods. On call 24 hours.
• Required to be always alert.

Applications, including résumés, should be submitted no later than Friday, June 13th, 2025

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by HRMD

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