Forklift & Reach Truck Operator

About the Role

Seara International is seeking a Forklift & Reach Truck Operator to join their team in Makkah, with operations spanning Jeddah and Makkah. This full-time role involves the safe and efficient operation of material handling equipment to manage raw materials, packaging supplies, and finished goods within warehouse and production areas. The operator will ensure material integrity, adherence to storage protocols, and compliance with safety and food handling standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate high-reach trucks to place and retrieve palleted materials from high-bay racking systems, up to vertical capacity.
• Drive counterbalance forklifts to unload incoming raw material shipments and load finished goods onto outbound distribution vehicles.
• Transport raw ingredients and packaging directly to production staging areas as requested.
• Scan and place pallets into designated rack locations according to the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Follow First-Expired, First-Out (FEFO) protocols by picking specific batch numbers and expiration dates.
• Verify pallet tag details, lot numbers, and physical conditions (*, shrink-wrap integrity, pallet stability) before handling.

Safety and Equipment Maintenance

• Perform daily pre-operational safety inspections (brakes, hydraulics, battery levels, tires, horn) and log checks in the equipment register.
• Manage battery charging, fluid top-ups, or basic equipment maintenance according to manufacturer guidelines.
• Operate at safe speeds within facility lanes, observing pedestrian walkways, blind spots, and door clearances.

Food Safety and Warehouse Hygiene

• Maintain cleanliness in drive aisles, rack spaces, and dock areas to comply with GMP and HACCP standards.
• Immediately report any product spills, rack damages, or machinery failures to management.
• Operate safely across ambient, chilled, and cold storage environments without causing temperature fluctuation issues.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience operating counterbalance forklifts, reach trucks, and power pallet jacks.
• A minimum of 2 to 5 years of relevant experience is required.
• Demonstrated understanding of warehouse safety protocols and food handling standards.

Work Environment

This role operates within various warehouse environments, including ambient, chilled, and cold storage. The position requires adherence to strict safety, food handling, GMP, and HACCP standards to ensure operational integrity and product quality.