Forklift Operator at Saro Agrosciences Limited

Saroafrica International Limited is an indigenous private sector player with 3 decades of experience in Nigeria. Saroafrica has five Subsidiaries (Saro Agrosciences, Saro Lifecare, Saro Agro-Allied, Gossy Warm Spring and Saro Oil Palm) and two Joint Ventures (AgriseedCo and Green Hills Agricultural Products). Saroafrica is set to become a leading consumer, manufacturing, FMCG and integrated agricultural value chain group. In pursuit of this ambition Saroafrica is making significant investment in a Palm Plantation and Cassava to Ethanol Plant.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Location: Magboro, Ogun (Along Lagos Ibadan Expressway Close to Magboro or Mount of Fire Church)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• The Forklift Operator is responsible for moving materials within the warehouse and the loading/unloading of materials to/ from vehicles manually and utilizing material handling equipment.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Follows standard warehouse practices and work instructions required to maintain high levels of inventory and location accuracy.
• To document and identify all discrepancies to the warehouse supervisor or team lead.
• Accurately complete routine documentation, such as pick sheets, manifests, and unload lists.
• Ability to demonstrate accuracy and efficiency in the execution of standard warehousing processes such as receiving, picking, packing, shipping, checking and loading orders/products.
• To participate in process-specific training and adheres to all work instructions and guidelines.
• Demonstrates and maintains a skill set capable of operating a variety of equipment used in a traditional warehouse environment. Examples include Pallet jacks and a variety of motorized material handling equipment such as forklifts, power jacks, and reach trucks.
• Follows all company safety, security, and housekeeping protocols. Respects; customers, company, property, and equipment.
• Proactive in accident & incident prevention and able to complete reports promptly and accurately.

Education and Experience

• Candidate to have at least a Senior School Certificate, OND, or at least a Trade Test Certificate.
• 2-4 years experience in a similar role in a similar warehousing outfit.
• Certification operating a material handling equipment (MHE) is required (i.e., for Forklift or heavy-duty lifting reach truck, dock stocker, etc).
• Age Requirement: 28 - 35 years.

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Candidate must have at least a 1-year prior experience working as a Forklift Driver in a Factory, Warehouse or Distribution Centre.
• Excellent communicator in English (verbal and written).
• A good team player.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment with time-sensitive deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and an eye for safety.

Application Closing Date
4th July, 2023.