Production Forklift Assistant

Recruiter

LMP RECRUIT

Job Ref

GM

Date posted

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary

R15 000 per month

SUMMARY

Production Forklift Assistant

POSITION INFO

Production Support Assistant - Forklift Driver We are looking for a hardworking and reliable Production Support Assistant to join our manufacturing team. The successful candidate will provide day-to-day support to machine operators, help maintain a clean and organised production environment, and assist with the movement of raw materials and finished goods. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and takes pride in being dependable and proactive. Key Responsibilities

• Assist machine operators with general production tasks.
• Remove waste material, trim, scrap and rubbish from production areas.
• Keep machines and surrounding work areas clean and organised.
• Supply operators with raw materials, packaging and consumables as required.
• Assist with loading and unloading materials.
• Transport raw materials and finished products within the factory.
• Ensure production areas comply with housekeeping and safety standards.
• Assist during machine changeovers and production setup.
• Follow company quality procedures and health & safety requirements.
• Carry out any additional production support duties as assigned by supervisors. Minimum Requirements
• Grade 12 (Matric) preferred.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or factory environment will be advantageous.
• Physically fit and capable of manual handling.
• Good communication skills.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work well within a team.
• Willingness to work overtime when required. Preferred Qualifications
• Valid Forklift Licence (highly advantageous).
• Experience moving raw materials using forklifts or pallet handling equipment.
• Knowledge of basic warehouse or production procedures. Personal Attributes
• Strong work ethic.
• Positive attitude.
• Team player.
• Safety conscious.
• Attention to cleanliness and organisation.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with minimal supervision Preference will be given to candidates with previous experience in the self-adhesive label manufacturing or converting industry. Experience working with roll-to-roll production equipment, web tension control, label materials, paper or film converting, and maintaining high quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment will be considered a significant advantage. Candidates with experience on slitting machines, hotmelt coaters, flexographic printing presses, ETI finishing equipment, Maan coating machines or similar converting machinery are strongly encouraged to apply.