Nhlakanipho Makhoba
Forklift Operator
Tembisa,GP
Summary
Dedicated warehouse professional with expertise in logistics and inventory management. Skilled in machinery operation and committed to maximizing efficiency and accuracy in order fulfillment. Adaptable to changing work conditions while maintaining high productivity and safety standards.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Crusader Logistics
04.2025 - Current
- Operated forklifts to transport materials efficiently within warehouse environment.
- Executed movement of goods across warehouse locations to meet shipment and storage specifications.
- Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
- Facilitated on-time delivery of products via accurate order retrieval from storage spaces.
- Ensured a safe and efficient work environment by keeping the warehouse tidy and free of hazards. and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline loading processes and improve workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Facilitated on-time delivery of products through accurate order retrieval from storage spaces.
- Reduced stock discrepancies by conducting systematic inventory evaluations using manual and automated processes.
General Work
Famous Brands (under stratogo)
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Organized work material post team discussion for ongoing reference during work
- Packaging stock onto the right cartons from a running line and put correct amount needed on that product
- Assisting maintenance on fixing Sellotape machinery if it's break down
- Sometimes assisting in a spice plant with mixing different kinds of spice and packaging it when it's ready
- Making sure housekeeping is kept at all times by doing regularly cleaning also before the shift end
- Being called on warehouse duties on weekends to assist driver on deliveries with minimum of 10 stops per day
- Receiving stock that comes from the sauce plant into the bakery
- Palletizing stock, shrink wrapping it and moving it to the despatch area for warehouse
- Reason: Contract expired
Picker /packer
Bidvest Buffalo Tapes
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Packed incoming stock into correct bins, reporting shortages or damages to warehouse manager for timely resolution
- Pulls and packs products based on customer orders, ensure that the stock is correct and the size, quantity, product is correct and is not damaged
- Pulled and packed products according to customer orders, verifying accuracy of size, quantity, and condition to ensure quality standards
- Pull stock according to the amount of cartons from the bin location stipulated on the invoice/picking slip
- Calculate amount of cartons to be pulled according to the number of rolls
- Conducted daily cycle counts, reporting shortages to warehouse manager to maintain inventory accuracy
- Endorse invoice with number of cartons pulled and initial the invoice, goods must be taken to dispatch at the back of the cages
- Palletizing stock and securing with stretch wrap, and shrink wrap
- Loading and unloading deliveries to the trucks and offloading containers when required
- Performs daily cycle count and report any shortages to the warehouse manager
- Assist in preparation for stock counting
- Keeps stock stored safely in an organized manner at all time
- Dedicated additional hours to ensure timely completion of tasks
- Reason for leaving: Contract expired
Education
High school - Commerce
Tshana
Mandeni12-2020
Skills
Forklift operation
Safe unloading practices
Shipping and receiving
Order picking
Material handling
Palletizing
Inventory counts
Shipping specialist
Deadline driven
Workplace cleanliness
Problem-solving
Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Crusader Logistics
04.2025 - Current
General Work
Famous Brands (under stratogo)
07.2024 - 10.2024
Picker /packer
Bidvest Buffalo Tapes
02.2023 - 07.2023
High school - Commerce
Tshana