Skilled Trades · Contract
Recruitment agency · Stratostaff East AfricaForklift/Reachtruck Operator
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About this role
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Role overview
A company in the Oil and Gas sector in Nairobi is hiring a Forklift/Reachtruck Operator on a contract basis. This role suits candidates with experience in operating forklifts and reach trucks in busy warehouse settings, especially those familiar with handling palletized lubricants and industrial products.
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What you will do
- Operate forklifts and reach trucks safely for loading, offloading, stacking, unstacking, and storing palletized lubricants and other warehouse materials.
- Report at least one near miss monthly and use safety procedures to identify and report unsafe acts or conditions.
- Conduct risk assessments before tasks and comply with company safety policies and procedures.
- Participate in fire drills and emergency preparedness activities.
- Perform daily pre-use inspections of equipment and report any defects or faults.
- Maintain equipment cleanliness using approved dry cleaning methods for reach trucks.
- Keep warehouse areas tidy, ensuring aisles and emergency exits are clear and park equipment properly after use.
- Handle materials carefully to avoid spills, damage, or contamination and report any storage or housekeeping issues promptly.
Requirements
- A minimum of KCSE certificate or equivalent secondary education is preferred.
- A valid forklift operator licence or recognised competency qualification as per Kenyan regulations is required.
- Documented training and proven competence in reach truck operation is necessary.
- Basic training in occupational health and safety, warehouse safety, and material handling is an advantage.
- Knowledge of equipment inspection, preventive maintenance, and hazard identification is desirable.
- Previous experience operating forklifts and reach trucks in warehouses, distribution centres, or manufacturing environments is preferred.
- Experience handling palletized products, especially lubricants or packaged industrial goods, is an added advantage.
- Experience in busy warehouse environments involving loading, offloading, stacking, and order dispatch is desirable.
How to apply
Apply through the employer's official contact and submit your application before the closing date. The employer has not published a closing date.