Forklift Operator
Full Time
5 days ago
Lusaka, Lusaka
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Job description
WE ARE HIRING — FORKLIFT OPERATORS
Company: Apex Packaging Zambia
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Employment Type: Full-Time
Remuneration: An attractive remuneration package will be offered to successful candidates
Application Deadline: 31st October 2026
A reputable manufacturing company based in Lusaka, Zambia, is seeking skilled, certified, and safety-conscious Forklift Operators to handle materials, paper reels, and pallets in the factory and warehouse.
Key Responsibilities:
- Safely operate forklifts (counterbalance/reach) to offload paper reels, raw materials, and load finished goods pallets onto trucks.
- Stack, unstack, and transfer materials between storage yards, production floor, and dispatch bays.
- Perform daily pre-operational equipment checks (hydraulic fluid, battery/fuel, tyre pressure, brakes, forks).
- Adhere to warehouse stacking height limits, aisle markings, and plant speed limits to prevent damage and accidents.
- Keep warehouse storage areas organized and clean.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.
- Valid certified Forklift Operator Certificate / Licence.
- Minimum of two (2) years of relevant forklift operating experience in an industrial or warehouse setting.
- Past experience in the corrugated carton industry handling paper reels will be an added advantage.
- Strong awareness of warehouse safety rules and precise machine control.
Mode of Application:
Interested and suitably qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents combined into one single PDF file:
- An application letter.
- An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Copies of Forklift Operator Certificate, licence, and academic qualifications.
Submit your application via email to: axxxxxxxxxx@gmail.com
Subject line: Application for Forklift Operator
Deadline: 31st October 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
