Forklift Operator – Kharkiv – 810448

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral, and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance. The ICRC is mandated to work in countries affected by armed conflict or other situations of violence. The ICRC is present in over 100 countries and has 18,000 staff worldwide. In 2014, the ICRC expanded its presence in Ukraine. We have over 900 team members working across the county in various professional fields.

About the job 

The ICRC Logistics Department (Warehouse Unit) seeks a competent Forklift Operator to join our team in Kharkiv. The Forklift Operator will be responsible for safely loading, unloading, moving, and stacking products and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, or other powered equipment, under the supervision of the Storekeeper and in compliance with safety guidelines

Start date: February 2025

Your Tasks and Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks using a forklift, pallet trucks
• Participate in warehouse inventory counts
• Arrange goods in the warehouse according to instructions
• Pick & pack the goods for further transportation
• Move goods within warehouse facility & open space storage
• Assist in carrying, strapping, weighing, labelling and packing goods to be shipped out
• Assist in loading consignments ready for dispatch
• Update bin cards and stock cards when supervising an inventory transaction
• Keep the facility's equipment and materials neat, clean, and orderly
• Inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment and report any malfunctions
• Assist his superior in his work
• May be asked to perform tasks not covered in this job description and to provide support to other departments when necessary

What we offer you

• A great team to work with and an organization where you have an impact
• Employment contract according to Ukrainian labor law with flexible working arrangements 
• Competitive salary between UAH 24,000 and 34,000 (gross) before taxation
• Medical insurance for you and your depending family members
• Comprehensive onboarding and learning opportunities
• 20 days of annual paid leave
• Convenient office location in the city center

The ICRC is an equal-opportunity employer that prioritizes staff safety and security. We are committed to diversity and inclusion within our workforce and encourage qualified female and male candidates of all backgrounds, including candidates with disabilities, to apply for the position. We also value our employees' professional growth and offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. For more information, visit the website http://www.icrc.org/.

About you

To be successful as Forklift Operator in the Logistics Department (Warehouse Unit), you should possess the following qualifications and experiences and have the following characteristics:  

• Ukrainian citizenship or permanent residence permit in Ukraine
• At least one year of experience in a similar position 
• Basic knowledge or spoken English an asset
• Ability to count, read, and write
• Forklift license 
• Self-motivated with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principles
• Flexible, enthusiastic, and willing to learn
• Ability to work independently, as well as effectively under supervision
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to work within a diverse team and establish and maintain good working relations in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, and multi-disciplinary environment

Interested? Yes? THEN APPLY!

Please submit your English CV, along with your motivation letter and salary expectations, to the attention of the ICRC People and Culture Team. Please label your CV with your first and last names (First Name LAST NAME). In addition, please complete the compulsory ICRC questionnaire. The questionnaire is available through the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/APw3dvQMHJ. (Click on the link or copy the link into your internet browser.)

Your application will be considered only once you have completed the ICRC questionnaire and uploaded your English CV.

Application deadline:  16 January 2025

Only candidates meeting the abovementioned criteria will be contacted to move forward in the recruitment process.

The ICRC reserves the right to re-issue the vacancy, cancel the recruitment process, offer a position at a lower grade, with an adjusted job description or different duration, or to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the deadline.