A large logistics firm in Japan is hiring forklift drivers for warehouse and port hubs in Yokohama and Kobe. The role covers pallet moves, truck loading, and container handling using counterbalance and reach forklifts. The position is full-time with day and swing shifts and paid overtime on peak weeks. Starting pay sits between JPY 240,000 and JPY 310,000 per month, which matches the current market rate for ticketed forklift drivers in Japan.
The team welcomes ticketed drivers and skilled warehouse workers on relevant visas. The company runs a young forklift fleet and a clear pre-start check sheet. Strong drivers move into yard lead or trainer roles within twelve months.
Company Overview
The hiring company runs distribution and port handling for big-name brands. The business operates several large warehouses with conveyor systems and reefer storage. Each shift has a leader who plans loading windows. The work culture rewards safe driving, smooth flow, and accurate paperwork.
Responsibilities
- Carry out pre-start checks on the forklift each shift.
- Move pallets from racks to loading docks and back.
- Load and unload trucks under the dock master’s plan.
- Use a scanner to check goods in and goods out.
- Keep the warehouse floor clear and tidy.
- Help with stock counts and quick audits when asked.
- Charge or refuel forklifts at the end of each shift.
- Follow safety rules and respect speed limits on site.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Valid Japanese forklift licence (over one ton).
- Two years of warehouse forklift work preferred.
- Basic Japanese or English for briefings and scans.
- Comfort with reach and counterbalance machines.
- Legal right to work in Japan, including SSW visa holders.
- Steady attendance and focus on safe operation.
- Clean record with no major workplace incidents.
Benefits and Perks
- Monthly salary plus shift premiums and paid overtime.
- Company dormitory at a fair monthly rent.
- One subsidised meal per shift in the canteen.
- Health insurance and pension under Japanese rules.
- Free PPE, hi-vis vest, and safety shoes.
- Paid annual leave and seasonal bonuses.
- Free Japanese language lessons for foreign staff.
- Clear path to yard lead and trainer roles.
How to Apply
Send your updated CV and a copy of your forklift licence through the official job listing. State your machine experience, current country, and earliest start date. The HR team replies to short-listed drivers within ten days to set up a brief interview and pre-employment medical.