Forklift Operator

• Listing summary: The position requires a Grade 12 education and a valid forklift operating license. Candidates must be able to safely operate forklifts for loading, unloading, transporting, and stacking goods within warehouses or coffee processing facilities. Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, reporting faults, maintaining records, and coordinating with warehouse and logistics teams.

About Company

Everything starts from an idea. But every idea might not see the daylight of success without hard work and diligence. 20 years ago, Horra Trading was just an idea in the mind of Mr. Adem Kedir who meticulously worked day and night to turn it into a reality in 2005, basing himself on his extensive skill and knowledge in coffee and coffee trade. Mr. Adem Kedir’s coffee trade career started as the succeeding generation from his grandfather Mr. Abbahawa and his father Mr. Kedir Hadjji Hassan in Ethiopia. As the third generation successor of the family coffee business, Mr. Adem has made the leap from his involvement in traditional and domestic coffee market to international coffee trade by forming his own business entity by the name of Horra Trading in 2005.What was started as a simple trading business entity in 2005, Horra Trading has made it possible to create diversified businesses under Horra Corporate Group. Currently, Horra Corporate Group business portfolio includes coffee and oil seeds export, coffee plantation, automotive assembly, import and distribution, propylene technology manufacturing, technology, real estate development and transit and forwarding. Currently, Horra Corporate Group is led by the CEO, Mr. Adm Kedir, and by qualified and experienced professionals, with 550 permanent staff members and 800 temporary workers working in the corporate office and in different business units.

Job Purpose

To operate forklifts safely and efficiently for loading, unloading, lifting, moving, and stacking materials, products, and goods within the warehouse, coffee processing facility, and other designated work areas while ensuring proper material handling, workplace safety, and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts safely to load, unload, transport, and stack goods, materials, and products.

• Load and unload trucks and other transport vehicles according to operational requirements.

• Ensure goods are handled carefully to prevent damage, loss, or contamination.

• Inspect the forklift before and after operation to ensure it is in good working condition.

• Report mechanical faults, damage, and safety concerns immediately to the supervisor.

• Maintain proper stacking and storage of materials in accordance with warehouse procedures.

• Follow workplace health and safety procedures and comply with all forklift operating rules.

• Maintain accurate records of forklift operations, material movements, and equipment inspection where required.

• Coordinate with warehouse, production, logistics, and dispatch teams to support smooth operations.

• Perform other related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Job Requirements

Qualification

• Completion of Grade 12.

• At least 1–2 years of relevant forklift operating experience is preferred.

• Experience in warehouse, manufacturing, coffee processing, or logistics operations is an advantage.

• Valid forklift operating license.

How To Apply

Interested applicants can submit their curriculum vitae along with work experience testimonial letters https://erp.origintechnologies.org/jobs/detail/forklift-operator-1060   within the next 5 (five) consecutive days

                          EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DECLARATION

Horra Corporate believes every person has a right to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination because of race, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, faith, sex, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, or disability. The Group is committed to equal opportunity and diversity that recognizes the value each individual brings to the Group. Decisions concerning hiring, promotion, retention, training, development and compensation are to be based on the ability, skill, knowledge and experience required to perform the job.

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• Ensure goods are handled carefully to prevent damage, loss, or contamination.
• Inspect the forklift before and after operation to ensure it is in good working condition.
• Report mechanical faults, damage, and safety concerns immediately to the supervisor.
• Maintain proper stacking and storage of materials in accordance with warehouse procedures.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures and comply with all forklift operating rules.
• Maintain accurate records of forklift operations, material movements, and equipment inspection where required.
• Coordinate with warehouse, production, logistics, and dispatch teams to support smooth operations.
• Perform other related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Job Requirements

Qualification

• Completion of Grade 12.
• At least 1–2 years of relevant forklift operating experience is preferred.
• Experience in warehouse, manufacturing, coffee processing, or logistics operations is an advantage.
• Valid forklift operating license.