Forklift Operator Jobs in Chennai Warehouse and Cold Chain

📋 Job Description

Jobzi is sourcing qualified candidates for Forklift Operator positions in Chennai's private Warehouse and Cold Chain sector. This is a full-time opportunity with a reputed Warehousing and Cold Chain Logistics employer in Chennai offering competitive salary, structured growth, and a professional work environment. Tamil communication skills are preferred alongside English for professional and business interaction in Chennai.

📌 Key Responsibilities

• Operate counterbalance or reach truck forklifts to move, stack, and retrieve palletised goods in warehouse racking systems
• Load and unload trucks and containers at the inbound and outbound docks using forklift equipment safely and efficiently
• Stack pallets in high-bay racking systems to designated bin locations as per WMS putaway instructions
• Conduct pre-shift forklift safety inspection and report any equipment defects, battery issues, or tyre wear to the maintenance team
• Comply with warehouse aisle speed limits, load weight ratings, and racking safety rules at all times
• Assist in cycle counts and physical inventory verification by moving goods to counting stations as required
• Maintain forklift operation log including shift hours, loads moved, and any incidents or near-misses

🎓 Qualifications and Requirements

• Do you have a valid forklift operation certification from a recognised training institute?
• Which types of forklifts have you operated - counterbalance, reach truck, or order picker?
• Have you operated a forklift in a high-bay racking warehouse environment?
• How do you conduct a pre-shift inspection of a forklift before starting work?
• Are you comfortable operating a forklift during loading and unloading at busy warehouse docks?
• Have you ever had a forklift accident or near-miss and how did you handle it?
• What is the maximum height you have operated a reach truck or forklift in a warehouse rack system?
• Good Tamil and English communication skills for team coordination and client interaction in Chennai.

✅ Required Skills