Forklift Operator job at New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd

Vacancy Title: Forklift Operator

Type: FULL TIME
Industry: Media
Category: Transportation & Logistics

Jobs at: New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd

Deadline: Friday, August 09, 2024

Duty Station: Within Uganda, Kampala, East Africa

Summary:
Date Posted: Friday, July 26, 2024
Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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Job Details:

Description of Purpose:
The Forklift Operator is responsible for the efficient and safe transportation of stock supplies/items using a forklift, ensuring smooth flow of stores operations.

Key Result Areas:

• Load and off-load supplies within established rules and regulations, ensuring no items are damaged.
• Accurately transfer items from the warehouse to the factory to prevent stock mix-ups.
• Perform routine forklift maintenance to ensure smooth operations.
• Track and report all stock item movements on the factory floor to the Senior Accountant-Stores.
• Assist with parceling newspaper returns into 20 kg bundles for sale.
• Load delivered supplies/items into the main store and place them in their respective locations.
• Coordinate with the transport and commercial printing offices for any stock transfers using the forklift.
• Adhere to safety rules and guidelines while operating the forklift.

Education and Professional Qualifications:

• A Uganda Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level Certificate).
• A valid driving permit with at least three classes: G, B, CM, and DL.

Working Experience:

• At least 2 years of driving experience.

Communications and Working Relations:

• Internal: Work with the Printing department to ensure timely materials to the factory for production.

Scope of Impact:

• Careful operation of the forklift to prevent damage to costly materials.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Technical Competencies:

• Forklift driving skills.
• High regard for safety standards and equipment in the workplace.
• Good knowledge of driving rules and regulations.
• Basic knowledge of vehicle mechanisms.

Behavioral Competencies:

• High level of integrity.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure.
• Team-oriented.
• Flexible.
• Positive attitude and dependable.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: High School

Job Application Procedure:
Interested candidates who meet the requirements should email their applications, copies of academic certificates, and CVs to recruitment@newvision.co.ug.

DEADLINE: Friday, 9th August 2024.