CFS Equipment Operator at A.P. Moller – Maersk
Job Role Insights
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Date posted
2026-05-18
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Closing date
2026-05-25
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Hiring location
Dar es Salaam
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Career level
Middle
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
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Experience
3 - 5 Years
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Quantity
1 person
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Gender
both
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Job ID
132120
Job Description
Would you like to be part of a value-driven, commercially oriented international environment where we enable global trade every day? The CFS Equipment Operator's purpose is to ensure tasks related to Container Freight Station run smoothly and in the most effective way with focus on safety, efficient, and compliant operation of cargo-handling equipment within the Container Freight Station.
The role also focuses on loading and offloading containers,movement of containers and cargo using forklifts and reach stackers and adherence of HSE standards,yard planner and supervisor instuction for smooth yard operations.
WHAT WE OFFER:
When you join Maersk, you’ll find that the world is your workplace. You’ll work in a culturally diverse, stimulating environment, surrounded by new ideas and different ways of doing things. We believe in individual performance within highly professional teams supported by our distinctive values. To us teamwork means acceptance, respect, dedication, and the idea that we can achieve more when we all pull together. Living our values means competing in the marketplace in an ethical way so our name is synonymous with being a credible and valuable business partner.
Through Constant Care and Humbleness, we strive to prepare for the future, while never forgetting that our customers and competitors are key to our ability to improve. In our daily work Uprightness and Our Employees mean that transparency and accountability in everything we do go hand in hand with being an inspiring, challenging place to work. At Maersk, we take pride in hiring the best person for the job – irrespective of gender, age, nationality, or religious belief.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Load and unload containers and cargo as directed by the Shift Supervisor or Lead
- Operate forklifts (including clamp attachments) for warehouse and receiving activities.
- Operate reach stackers and empty handlers as required
- Actively support HSSE coordination and ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Perform daily inspections of forklifts and machinery and report defects to the Supervisor
- Immediately correct or report unsafe conditions, hazards, or near misses.
- Follow all PPE requirements (e.g. safety vests and related safety gear).
- Maintain a clean, tidy, and organized work area.
- Receive and execute daily work assignments from CFS Supervisors.
- Participate in ongoing training opportunities
Key Measures and Targets:
- Compliance with HSE and PPE rule- 100% compliance.
- Completion of daily equipment inspections- 100% before operation
- Safety or equipment-related incidents- Zero preventable incidents
- Containers/cargo handled vs. daily plan- Meet or exceed plan
- Damage to cargo, container or equipment- Zero avoidable damage
- Attendance and shift adherence- 100% adherence
Who We Are Looking For
Someone with:
- Ability to operate reach stackers.
- Ability to operate forklifts with clamp attachment
- Understanding of safe cargo and container handling procedures
- Basic equipment inspection and defect reporting skills
- Ability to follow operational instructions accurately
- Physical ability to work in an active and busy yard operations
- Strong safety awareness and discipline
- Reliability in attendance, shift work, and task execution
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage workload
- Attention to detail, especially in equipment checks and cargo handling
- Teamwork and cooperation with yard planner, supervisors and other operators
- Willingness to learn and participate in training programs
- Accountability and respect for operational procedure
Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.
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