Forklift Operator at Dangote

Job Purpose:

To safely and efficiently operate industrial forklifts to load, unload, and move materials within the factory, warehouse, and loading bays. This role ensures that the production line (Extruders and Looms) remains supplied and that finished goods are ready for dispatch to customers.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Material Handling & Production Support:

• Raw Material Feeding: Transporting heavy bags of Polypropylene (PP) resin, calcium carbonate, and color masterbatches from the raw material store to the Extrusion department.
• In-Process Movement: Moving large "beams" or rolls of woven fabric from the Circular Loom department to the Finishing/Lamination department.
• Finished Goods Palletizing: Moving compressed bales or pallets of finished woven sacks bags to the designated storage area.

Loading & Unloading:

• Unloading incoming raw materials from delivery trucks and stacking them safely in the warehouse.
• Loading finished sacks onto outgoing trucks/containers for distribution.

Equipment Maintenance & Safety:

• Pre-shift Inspection: Conducting daily checks on the forklift (fuel levels, battery, hydraulic fluid, brakes, and tires) and reporting faults to the maintenance team.

• Safe Navigation: Maneuvering the forklift safely through narrow aisles and around factory floor workers to prevent accidents.

• Stacking Integrity: Ensuring pallets are stacked at a safe height and in a stable manner to prevent collapsing.

Job Requirements:

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Certification: A valid Forklift Operator Certificate/License is mandatory.
• Education: Minimum of O’Level (WAEC/NECO). Trade Test certifications are an added advantage.
• Experience: At least 3–5 years of experience operating a forklift in a busy manufacturing or warehouse environment (experience specifically in a plastics or sack factory is highly preferred).
• Technical Knowledge: Ability to operate both Diesel and Electric forklifts. Basic understanding of forklift mechanics for minor troubleshooting.
• Physical Fitness: Ability to work in a factory environment that may be dusty (due to resin) and noisy.

Competence

• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to manage high-volume production under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills.