HRsmartrecruit - Our client, Greengates Specialties Limited, we supply premium flavour and fragrance extracts, raw materials, and specialty chemical ingredients to food, beverage, personal care, and industrial manufacturers across Nigeria. Our core brand theme—"Natural Aroma, Making Real Sense"—drives how we run our plant operations, maintain product quality, and keep our workplace safe.
They are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Factory Forklift Operative
Location: Sabo Yaba, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role
We are looking for a reliable, physically fit Factory / Forklift Operative to join our production team in Yaba. In this role, you will help run our daily production line, operate plant equipment, handle material transfer using a forklift, and ensure our warehouse stays safe, clean, and organized.
If you have hands-on experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment, hold a valid forklift certification, and take pride in maintaining high safety and quality standards, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Safely operate production machinery, conduct basic daily equipment checks, and immediately report any technical issues or malfunctions to team leaders or supervisors.
Safely load, unload, and transfer raw materials, finished products, and heavy equipment across the warehouse using a forklift or pallet trucks.
Accurately label products, update stock levels on the warehouse computer, and maintain strict traceability records for production.
Check raw material and product stock levels regularly, flagging any shortages or inventory gaps promptly.
Keep the factory floor, workstations, and storage areas clean and free of chemical spills, debris, or hazards.
Securely pack finished products or components for shipment or further processing, ensuring all quality guidelines are met.
Strictly follow all plant safety and quality guidelines, wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and participate actively in daily shift prep talks and safety briefings.
Work closely with supervisors, plant operatives, and wider warehouse teams to keep daily production running smoothly.
Requirements & Qualifications
Minimum of a Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSCE).
Valid Forklift Operator Certification or Driver's License.
Proven experience as a factory worker, warehouse operative, or forklift driver in a manufacturing or FMCG setting.
Able to perform physical labor, stand for extended periods, and regularly lift heavy loads.
Good understanding of how production equipment works and the ability to spot potential risks or equipment problems early.
Clear communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a team-first attitude.
Salary / Benefits
N70,000 - N2150,000 / month.
Competitive Base Salary
Health Insurance (HMO)
Paid Annual Leave
Statutory Pension.
Application Closing Date16th October, 2026.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] cc: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using "Factory / Forklift Operative" as the subject of the email.
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Note: Only shortlisted candidates are contacted.
