About One Acre Fund

Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips more than 4 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa’s farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase her income and assets on supported land by more than 40 percent, while permanently improving her climate resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 8,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. To learn more, please see our Why Work Here blog post.

Our Kenya program, founded in 2006, is our second largest. We operate under the farmer brand Tupande, serving over one million farmers and employing 2200 staff. We aim to transform every farming community in Kenya by delivering sustained food security and pathways to prosperity.tupande.co.ke.

About the Role

The Forklift Operator will efficiently handle materials and products to ensure storage, movement, and safety. You will adhere to safety standards, and compliance with operational guidelines to prevent disruptions and enhance service delivery. You will be part of Tupande Soko and will report directly to the Warehouse Supervisor. This role is based in Sagana at Tupande Soko factory and is on site.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to move materials and products around the warehouse or production area.
• Load and unload items from trailers, pallets, and containers.
• Transport materials to and from storage areas, loading docks, and production lines.
• Stack and unstack items in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• 1+ years of experience operating a forklift in a warehouse or production environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time.
• Valid forklift operator certification and Valid driving license
• Familiarity with safety protocols and regulations.
• A certificate or diploma in Automotive Engineering would be an added advantage, but is not required.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

Preferred Start Date

As soon as possible

Job Location

Sagana, Kenya

Benefits

Health insurance, paid time off

Contract Duration

5 Months

Eligibility

This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya.

Application Deadline

19 June 2025. Please note that we hire on a rolling basis which means that applications are reviewed and processed on a continuous basis until a hire is made.

One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feel consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

How to Apply:

Please apply using this link https://grnh.se/bcc7d44e1us