Forklift & Material Handling Equipment Operator
2026-09-23T10:06:39+00:00
Dalilang Foods & Beverages
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https://dalilangfoodsandbeverages.com/
FULL_TIME
All sites, Uganda
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Hospitality, and Tourism
Manufacturing & Warehouse, Transportation & Logistics
2026-10-29T17:00:00+00:00
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Company Overview
Dalilang Foods & Beverages is a Ugandan FMCG manufacturer producing packaged snacks, including potato crisps, gonja chips, coated peanuts and peanut butter, alongside spring water, fruit nectars and energy drinks.
Job Description
Safely moves pallets, materials, ingredients, packaging, and finished goods across warehouses, yards, and loading areas. Supports logistics operations through compliant equipment handling, loading, unloading, and racking to maintain warehouse safety and product flow.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct pre use equipment inspections covering tyres, forks, mast, hydraulic systems, brakes, horn, warning devices, seat belt, battery or fuel system, and visible damage.
- Remove unsafe equipment from service and report defects promptly.
- Collect pallets from approved locations, verifying load stability and fork positioning before lifting.
- Maintain controlled operating speeds, respect equipment capacity limits, and give continuous priority to pedestrians.
- Exercise heightened caution around blind corners, loading docks, ramps, doorways, and congested zones.
- Stack and place loads according to rack weight ratings, pallet condition, product instructions, and warehouse guidelines.
- Assist in loading and unloading trucks while confirming correct pallet placement.
- Perform safe equipment parking with forks lowered and power isolated, following certified procedures for battery charging or refuelling.
- Report incidents, near misses, rack impacts, damaged pallets, and equipment faults immediately.
Skills
- Concentration and spatial awareness for navigating congested warehouse zones
- Safe industrial driving, load judgment, and physical coordination
- Adherence to warehouse traffic management and pedestrian safety rules
- Pre operation equipment inspection and defect identification
- Pallet handling, stacking, and vehicle loading discipline
Education Qualifications & Experience
Education Qualifications
- Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE)
- Degree, Diploma, Certificate, National Certificate, or vocational qualification in any discipline
- Technical or mechanical training is advantageous
- Mandatory completion of recognized forklift or MHE operator training and company authorization prior to independent operation
Experience
- No prior work experience required.
- Comprehensive practical onboarding and supervised driving practice provided covering equipment inspection, load handling, rack safety, and emergency procedures.
* Conduct pre use equipment inspections covering tyres, forks, mast, hydraulic systems, brakes, horn, warning devices, seat belt, battery or fuel system, and visible damage. * Remove unsafe equipment from service and report defects promptly. * Collect pallets from approved locations, verifying load stability and fork positioning before lifting. * Maintain controlled operating speeds, respect equipment capacity limits, and give continuous priority to pedestrians. * Exercise heightened caution around blind corners, loading docks, ramps, doorways, and congested zones. * Stack and place loads according to rack weight ratings, pallet condition, product instructions, and warehouse guidelines. * Assist in loading and unloading trucks while confirming correct pallet placement. * Perform safe equipment parking with forks lowered and power isolated, following certified procedures for battery charging or refuelling. * Report incidents, near misses, rack impacts, damaged pallets, and equipment faults immediately.
* Concentration and spatial awareness for navigating congested warehouse zones * Safe industrial driving, load judgment, and physical coordination * Adherence to warehouse traffic management and pedestrian safety rules * Pre operation equipment inspection and defect identification * Pallet handling, stacking, and vehicle loading discipline
* Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) * Degree, Diploma, Certificate, National Certificate, or vocational qualification in any discipline * Technical or mechanical training is advantageous * Mandatory completion of recognized forklift or MHE operator training and company authorization prior to independent operation
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Vacancy title:
Forklift & Material Handling Equipment Operator
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Hospitality, and Tourism, Category: Manufacturing & Warehouse, Transportation & Logistics]
Jobs at:
Dalilang Foods & Beverages
Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, October 29 2026
Duty Station:
All sites, Uganda | Kampala
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, September 23 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Company Overview
Dalilang Foods & Beverages is a Ugandan FMCG manufacturer producing packaged snacks, including potato crisps, gonja chips, coated peanuts and peanut butter, alongside spring water, fruit nectars and energy drinks.
Job Description
Safely moves pallets, materials, ingredients, packaging, and finished goods across warehouses, yards, and loading areas. Supports logistics operations through compliant equipment handling, loading, unloading, and racking to maintain warehouse safety and product flow.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct pre use equipment inspections covering tyres, forks, mast, hydraulic systems, brakes, horn, warning devices, seat belt, battery or fuel system, and visible damage.
- Remove unsafe equipment from service and report defects promptly.
- Collect pallets from approved locations, verifying load stability and fork positioning before lifting.
- Maintain controlled operating speeds, respect equipment capacity limits, and give continuous priority to pedestrians.
- Exercise heightened caution around blind corners, loading docks, ramps, doorways, and congested zones.
- Stack and place loads according to rack weight ratings, pallet condition, product instructions, and warehouse guidelines.
- Assist in loading and unloading trucks while confirming correct pallet placement.
- Perform safe equipment parking with forks lowered and power isolated, following certified procedures for battery charging or refuelling.
- Report incidents, near misses, rack impacts, damaged pallets, and equipment faults immediately.
Skills
- Concentration and spatial awareness for navigating congested warehouse zones
- Safe industrial driving, load judgment, and physical coordination
- Adherence to warehouse traffic management and pedestrian safety rules
- Pre operation equipment inspection and defect identification
- Pallet handling, stacking, and vehicle loading discipline
Education Qualifications & Experience
Education Qualifications
- Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE)
- Degree, Diploma, Certificate, National Certificate, or vocational qualification in any discipline
- Technical or mechanical training is advantageous
- Mandatory completion of recognized forklift or MHE operator training and company authorization prior to independent operation
Experience
- No prior work experience required.
- Comprehensive practical onboarding and supervised driving practice provided covering equipment inspection, load handling, rack safety, and emergency procedures.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Reference Number: DALI-2026-0126
Closing Date: 2026/10/29
Application Link: Click Here to Apply Now
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