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Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Driver - Forklift
DEPARTMENT : Facility Management
JOB TYPE: Permanent / Fulltime / Contract
REPORTING TO: Operation Manager

JOB PURPOSE

- To assume the responsibility to operate in a safe and efficient manner industrial counter balance fork and side lift trucks and undertake a wide range of general material handling duties in support of operational activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Responsible for the mechanical handling and movement of stock items, parts, material, components and products in, out and around the facility in a safe and efficient manner in support of operational activities.
- Support the supply chain function by assisting in the manual handling of stock items, parts, material, components and products and preparing, packaging and palletising parts and components ready for dispatch
- Perform various physical activities such as general housekeeping duties to keep all areas clean and tidy and material handling duties by assisting in sorting, identifying, tagging and storing parts and components
- Must follow specific safety regulations governing the operation of industrial fork/side lift truck regarding daily equipment inspections, general maintenance and full awareness of the stability and load rating capacities .
- Daily safety inspections to include brakes, horn, steering, controls, hoses, lights, fluids, battery , carriage and forks, mast chain, chain anchor pins, tyres, rims, counterweight and any specialist attachments.
- Inspect and verify all documentation, material safety data sheets and manifests to establish load details, size, weight and contents and take all necessary safety precautions required for hazardous materials/substances.
- Always be alert and vigilant whilst operating fork/side lift truck, obey speed limits, floor markings and other safety signage and never leave keys in the truck or allow an unauthorized driver to use fork/side lift truck .
- Report immediately any damaged, defective equipment and any incidents whilst operating fork/side lift truck and comply with company QHSE policies, practices and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
- Contribute to the team ethic and perform all other reasonable duties as required in support of the business and maybe required to work offsite in support of business activities.

Requirements

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

- Recognised and valid commercial fork/side lift truck operator's license with a minimum of three years operational experience in a similar role within a fast paced environment ideally an engineering workshop and familiar with best practice material handling and fork/side lift truck operating standards and procedures.

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

- Honest and accountable with good interpersonal, organisational and time management skills and must able to follow instructions and also to work with limited supervision .
- Good understanding of English verbal and written communication and must be able to read and understand cargo manifests, labels and numbers.
- Must have a proactive and flexible can do attitude and approach to work. and be open and willing to be developed and to learn new skills, experiences and knowledge and have a flexible approach to working duties, hours and location.
- Demonstrate proven ability, knowledge and experience of interacting readily across different departments within a multi cultural and multi functional environment.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work of the assigned job holder. However they are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills as all personnel are required to perform other reasonable d uties outside of their normal responsibilities in support of the company.

About the Company

Oryx Engineering Solutions is a progressive, modern and newly established integrated engineering services solution provider located in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar to support the rapidly changing, evolving and demanding needs of the Middle East and Africa's energy sectors; oil and gas, power and water, petrochemical, industrial and marine.

Our technical excellence and ability to deliver integrated 360o quality engineering solutions from design, reverse engineering, re-rating and repairs, means we can make your life simpler.

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Driver salaries in Qatar

Average monthly compensation
QAR 3,500

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