Summary
Al Ghurair is seeking a Forklift Operator in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. The role involves loading and unloading materials, moving stock to designated locations, supporting receiving and dispatch, and completing equipment inspections and movement records. Applicants must hold a UAE forklift driving license and should understand warehouse safety and be able to read labels and inventory records.
The posting
As published on al-ghurair.com. Pulled from the employer's site and shown as they wrote it.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate forklifts safely in accordance with company policies and safety regulations.
- Load and unload materials from trucks, containers, and storage locations.
- Transport raw materials, finished goods, and pallets to designated areas.
- Stack and arrange materials properly to maximize storage space and prevent damage.
- Verify material quantities and product labels before moving goods.
- Assist with receiving and dispatch activities.
- Perform daily pre-operation inspections of the forklift (brakes, tires, forks, lights, horn, battery/fuel, hydraulics, etc.).
- Report equipment defects, accidents, or safety hazards immediately.
- Follow warehouse traffic rules, speed limits, and designated routes.
- Ensure materials are handled carefully to avoid product damage.
- Support inventory counts and stock movement as required.
- Maintain cleanliness of the forklift and work area.
- Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
- Follow FIFO/FEFO procedures where applicable.
- Coordinate with warehouse supervisors and other departments for efficient material movement.
- Complete forklift operation logs and material movement records accurately.
Safety Responsibilities
- Conduct pre-shift safety checks before operating the forklift.
- Never exceed the forklift's rated load capacity.
- Ensure loads are stable and securely positioned before transport.
- Sound the horn at blind corners and pedestrian crossings.
- Keep forks lowered while traveling without a load.
- Avoid carrying passengers unless the equipment is designed for it.
- Park the forklift safely with forks lowered, parking brake engaged, and power switched off.
- Report near misses, incidents, and unsafe conditions promptly.
Required Skills
- Valid forklift operator license/certification (as per local regulations).
- Knowledge of warehouse safety practices.
- Ability to read labels, delivery documents, and inventory records.
- Good coordination, attention to detail, and safe driving skills.
- Basic communication and teamwork abilities.
- Physical fitness to work in warehouse and outdoor environments.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Zero safety violations and accidents.
- High accuracy in material handling.
- Timely completion of loading and unloading activities.
- Daily forklift inspection compliance.
- Efficient material movement with minimal downtime.
Strategic:
- Responsible for loading and uploading of material + Transport raw materials to production workstations as per request.
- Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates as per allotted location only.
- No damage of material while operating forklift.
Operational:
• Managing forklift by timely maintenance as per the forklift manual.
People Management:
• N/A.
Product/Process Improvement:
• N/A.
Education & Certifications:
- PREFERRED : Any.
- MINIMUM :.
Knowledge & Skill:
- UAE forklift driving license is required.
- Able to work independently and ready to work in the production station if required.
- Same field experience is additional strength (one Forklift driver should be from the same field experience).
Experience:
- PREFFERED : Same field experience is additional strength (one Forklift driver should be from the same field experience).
- MINIMUM :.