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Apex Packaging Zambia • Zambia • Posted Oct 19, 2026

Forklift Operators is available at Apex Packaging Zambia in Zambia. Review the job description, requirements, closing date and application details below.

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WE ARE HIRING — FORKLIFT OPERATORS
Company: Apex Packaging Zambia
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Employment Type: Full-Time
Remuneration: An attractive remuneration package will be offered to successful candidates
Application Deadline: 31st October 2026

A reputable manufacturing company based in Lusaka, Zambia, is seeking skilled, certified, and safety-conscious Forklift Operators to handle materials, paper reels, and pallets in the factory and warehouse.

Key Responsibilities:

Safely operate forklifts (counterbalance/reach) to offload paper reels, raw materials, and load finished goods pallets onto trucks.
Stack, unstack, and transfer materials between storage yards, production floor, and dispatch bays.
Perform daily pre-operational equipment checks (hydraulic fluid, battery/fuel, tyre pressure, brakes, forks).
Adhere to warehouse stacking height limits, aisle markings, and plant speed limits to prevent damage and accidents.
Keep warehouse storage areas organized and clean.

Requirements & Qualifications:

Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.
Valid certified Forklift Operator Certificate / Licence.
Minimum of two (2) years of relevant forklift operating experience in an industrial or warehouse setting.
Past experience in the corrugated carton industry handling paper reels will be an added advantage.
Strong awareness of warehouse safety rules and precise machine control.

Mode of Application:
Interested and suitably qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents combined into one single PDF file:

An application letter.
An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Copies of Forklift Operator Certificate, licence, and academic qualifications.

Submit your application via email to: apexpackagingzambia@gmail.com
Subject line: Application for Forklift Operator
Deadline: 31st October 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.