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Ayanda Duze

Forklift Operator

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape

ABOUT

Certified Forklift Operator with over 10 years of progressive experience in warehouse logistics, material handling, and inventory control. Expert in loading/unloading trucks, receiving supplier orders, and daily picking/dispatching. Proficient in operating counterbalance, reach truck, and tow motor equipment. Committed to maintaining warehouse safety, organization, and efficiency with a proven track record across major logistics and manufacturing firms.

SKILLS

Counterbalance ForkliftReach TruckTow MotorPallet JackDaily Equipment Checks
Loading/Unloading TrucksOrder Picking & DispatchingReceiving & Checking OrdersStock Relocation & Re-stackingPallet Building & Staging
Inventory ControlStock TakesRecording Damaged GoodsSafety Compliance (OSHA)WMS

EXPERIENCE

General Assistant

2015 - 2025

Lilitha Nursing College Department of Health • Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape

Supported facility cleanliness, equipment maintenance, and supply inventory management. Ensured a hygienic, safe environment for staff and students through diligent cleaning and upkeep. Performed general labor tasks and assisted with minor maintenance and outdoor duties. • Supported facility cleanliness, equipment maintenance, and supply inventory management. • Ensured a hygienic, safe environment for staff and students through diligent cleaning and upkeep. • Performed general labor tasks and assisted with minor maintenance and outdoor duties.

Forklift Driver

2013 - 2014

Sasko Grain Mill • Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape

Maneuvered forklifts safely in tight, congested areas. Built, staged, and loaded pallets for shipment in a timely manner. Assisted with inventory organization and warehouse workflow support. • Maneuvered forklifts safely in tight, congested areas. • Built, staged, and loaded pallets for shipment in a timely manner. • Assisted with inventory organization and warehouse workflow support.

Production Forklift Operator

2010 - 2012

Tenneco Automotive Company • Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape

Transported 200+ pallets daily using forklift and reach truck equipment. Maintained 100% safety record through strict adherence to OSHA standards. Improved warehouse efficiency by 30% by reorganizing staging areas. Conducted daily equipment inspections and reported maintenance needs promptly. • Transported 200+ pallets daily using forklift and reach truck equipment. • Maintained 100% safety record through strict adherence to OSHA standards. • Improved warehouse efficiency by 30% by reorganizing staging areas. • Conducted daily equipment inspections and reported maintenance needs promptly.

Receiving Forklift Operator

2007 - 2009

Shatterprufe Window Supplier • Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape

Delivered stock to designated areas safely and on schedule. Received and processed supplier orders, ensuring accurate check-in. Operated counterbalance and reach trucks in confined warehouse spaces. Maintained clean and orderly work zones to support operational safety. • Delivered stock to designated areas safely and on schedule. • Received and processed supplier orders, ensuring accurate check-in. • Operated counterbalance and reach trucks in confined warehouse spaces. • Maintained clean and orderly work zones to support operational safety.

Shipping Forklift Operator

2004 - 2006

UTI Logistics Company • Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape

Loaded and unloaded trucks using counterbalance forklifts, ensuring secure placement of goods. Picked and dispatched daily orders accurately for timely store deliveries. Received and checked supplier orders, verifying quantities and part numbers. Recorded damaged goods and maintained tidy, organized storage areas. Relocated and re-stacked stock to optimize warehouse space and workflow. • Loaded and unloaded trucks using counterbalance forklifts, ensuring secure placement of goods. • Picked and dispatched daily orders accurately for timely store deliveries. • Received and checked supplier orders, verifying quantities and part numbers. • Recorded damaged goods and maintained tidy, organized storage areas. • Relocated and re-stacked stock to optimize warehouse space and workflow.

Production Assembler

2001 - 2003

VWSA Car Manufacturer • Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape

Loaded and unloaded items from machine conveyors and assembly lines. Assisted with product quality assurance checks and minor equipment maintenance. Reported safety and machine issues to supervisors promptly. • Loaded and unloaded items from machine conveyors and assembly lines. • Assisted with product quality assurance checks and minor equipment maintenance. • Reported safety and machine issues to supervisors promptly.

EDUCATION

AL Training Center

2024 - 2026

Forklift Operator Certificate in Forklift Operations

PMI SA

- Present

National Certificate (NQF Level 1) in Manufacturing & Related Activities

D.D.T. Jabavu High School

- Present

Grade 12 Certificate