Forklift Operator (Level 2)

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 19th, 2026  

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by HRMD

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