Forklift Operator
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Forklift Operator Certificate in Forklift Operations
National Certificate (NQF Level 1) in Manufacturing & Related Activities
Grade 12 Certificate