Lifting truck operators

Lifting-truck operators drive, operate and monitor lifting-truck or similar vehicle to transport, lift and stack pallets with goods.

Skill level: Semi-skilled

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Salary range for the majority of workers in Lifting truck operators - from Ksh25,881 to Ksh148,473 per month - 2025.
A Lifting truck operators typically earns between Ksh25,881 and Ksh63,077 net per month at the start of the job.
After 5 years of service, this is between Ksh26,894 and Ksh78,350 per month for a working week of 45 hours.

Operating and monitoring lifting truck and similar equipment to load and unload, transport, lift and stack goods and pallets in terminals, harbours, warehouses, factories and other establishments
Positioning lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids and boxes, and securing material or products for transport to designated areas
Inspecting equipment to identify wear and damage
Performing routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment
Keeping records of work undertaken and breakdowns of vehicles