# Forklift Operator Job Victory Farms Homabay, Kenya

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Company: Victory Farms Homabay, Kenya

Category: Agriculture & Farming

Location: Kenya

Work type: Full-time

Work arrangement: On-site

Published: 2026-07-24

Expires: 2026-09-07

## Job Description

### Roles and Responsibilities

Forklift & Equipment Operations

- Safely operate forklifts and related material-handling equipment to load, unload, move, stack, and retrieve goods within the warehouse, production, and yard areas.

- Handle various types of loads while ensuring stability and proper positioning.

- Observe forklift operating limits, including load capacity, height restrictions, and speed limits.

- Park and secure forklifts in designated areas when not in use.

Receiving, Dispatch & Internal Movements

- Support offloading of inbound deliveries, ensuring goods are handled carefully to prevent damage.

- Assist in loading outbound trucks, ensuring correct quantities, proper stacking, and load security.

- Execute internal stock transfers between warehouse zones, production areas, and storage locations as instructed.

- Ensure materials are placed in correct bin locations in line with the warehouse layout and operational instructions.

Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Compliance

- Strictly adhere to company safety policies, SOPs, and site traffic rules at all times.

- Conduct daily pre- and post-operation equipment inspections, including brakes, forks, mast, hydraulics, tires, horn, and lights

- Promptly report any equipment defects, unsafe conditions, near-misses, accidents, or damages to the supervisor.

- Maintain safe distances from colleagues and equipment, following right-of-way rules.

Equipment Care & Maintenance Support

- Keep forklifts clean, fueled/charged, and in good working condition.

- Identify early signs of mechanical issues and escalate promptly to reduce downtime.

- Work with the maintenance team to ensure timely servicing and repairs of equipment

Documentation & Reporting

- Accurately maintain forklift logs, checklists, and movement records.

- Handle delivery notes, dispatch documents, and internal movement forms correctly.

- Keep records organized to support traceability and compliance.

Teamwork & Operational Support

- Collaborate with warehouse, production, and logistics teams to achieve daily operational targets.

- Work flexibly with supervisors to meet changing operational needs

Qualification and Skills

- Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent; additional training in logistics, warehousing, or occupational safety is an advantage.

- Minimum 3 years’ experience operating forklifts in a warehouse, production, or logistics environment.

- Valid Forklift Operator License/Certificate from a recognized training institution.

- Experience handling various load types, including palletized, bulk, fragile, or oversized items.

- Familiarity with warehouse layouts, material flow, and storage procedures; ERP/WMS experience is a plus.

- Strong understanding of forklift safety, load handling, and site traffic rules.

- Ability to conduct and document daily equipment inspections.

- Commitment to safety standards and ability to follow SOPs rigorously. 

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