Forklift Operator Full-time Job

Viti Foods Pte Limited is a subsidiary  of CJ Patel Group of Companies and we specialize in manufacturing canned tuna and mackerel products for local and export markets. We are seeking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced Forklift Operator to be based at our manufacturing plant in Laucala Beach Estate, Suva

  FORKLIFT OPERATOR

 Key Responsibilities:

This position reports to the Senior Stock Controller – Warehouse/Logistics department and will be involved in a variety of activities including but not limited to:

• Transporting materials between loading, unloading, and processing to/from storage area
• Loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers etc
• Perform warehouse related tasks as per procedures
• Manage stock rotation/FIFO/LIFO
• Ability to perform manual handling tasks and heavy lifting loads up to 25kg
• Moving goods packed on pallets or in crates around the storage facility
• Stacking goods in the correct storage bays, following inventory control instructions
• Perform routine pre and post inspections on forklift equipment
• To ensure forklift is clean, safe and in good operating condition

 Position Requirements:

• A valid Group 9 License with no adverse driving records
• At least 1-3 years working experience in operating forklift, preferably in a manufacturing plant/storage facility setting
• Ability to assess weights and judge distances and heights
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to operate a high reach forklift would be an advantage
• Able to work on shift basis

How to apply

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria can forward their application and CV to the Human Resources Department on Email: hr@vitifoods.com.fj or hand deliver at our Office at Lot 1 Baka Place, Laucala Beach Estate

 

Applications close on 12th July 2024

Viti Foods Pte ltd is a subsidiary of CJ Patel Group of Companies and we specialize in manufacturing canned tuna and mackerel products for local and export markets. The Company was formerly known as Voko Industries which started in 1997. In 2007 CJ Patel & Company Limited acquired 100% equity shares of the company and managing it since then. The main fish cannery processes imported mackerel and locally sourced Tuna for both domestic and export markets. CJ Patel & Company Limited has invested in many capital assets in the factory to improve the quality and the productivity to bring up the cannery to the international standards. The HACCP, BRC Food and KA certified factory is capable of processing 17,500Mt of Mackerel and 10,000Mt of Tuna in a year. The company has total of 192 full time employees.