Khunga Ngcuka

I am a dependable and diligent individual whose qualifications align with the experience and skills required for this position. I matriculated in 2010 and am currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Management at UNISA, with an expected graduation date of 2028. I possess seven to eight years of extensive experience as a laborer and am familiar with various tools used in this profession, as detailed in my CV.

I have excellent hand-eye coordination and am physically fit and healthy, capable of working in demanding labor environments. I am a quick learner and have acquired the necessary skills to operate basic computer programs such as Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and

Spreadsheets. I am effective in managing my time efficiently and can multitask to complete daily tasks effectively. I am committed to delivering quality work in a timely and efficient manner. I communicate well and can follow both verbal and written instructions accurately. I have experience operating a variety of machinery and

I am in excellent physical condition, capable of standing for long periods, performing heavy lifting, and working under different environmental conditions. I am self-motivated, able to work independently without constant supervision, and also thrive as part of a team. My resume, included with this application, provides a comprehensive overview of my work history and relevant skills, along with professional references from past employers who can attest to my capabilities.

What I bring to your team:

• Technical & Operational Skills.

I am experienced in operating conveyors, grain elevators, milling equipment, and chocolate molding machines. I have worked with electrical pallet jacks and have exposure to forklift and lift truck operation (under-supervision). I am confident using SAP/WMS for stock movements, cycle counts, and inventory accuracy. I understand

FIFO/FEFO, loading/offloading procedures, and maintaining warehouse housekeeping to 5S standards.

• Quality & Compliance.

From my time at Nestlé and Transnet, I developed a strong understanding of HACCP, GMP, and quality control processes. I am disciplined about metal detection, batch coding, expiry dates, and packaging integrity. I strictly follow PPE, lockout/tagout, and SOP procedures because I believe safety and quality go hand in hand with productivity.

• Reliability & Teamwork

I am physically fit, comfortable with shift work, overtime, and fast-paced production targets. I take ownership of my work - whether it’s investigating stock variances at Imperial, ensuring zero-defect runs at Nestlé, or meeting vessel schedules at Transnet. I work well in teams, communicate clearly during shift handovers, and I have trained new staff on warehouse and production procedures.

• Motivation

My motivation is simple: I want to work for a company where discipline, safety, and performance matter. I am not afraid of hard work. I learn quickly, I follow instructions accurately, and I take pride in doing the job right the first time. I am looking for a permanent role where I can be stable, contribute to team goals, and continue developing my skills in production and logistics.

Thank you for taking the time to consider my application. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my experience and dedication can benefit your operations. I look forward to the possibility of an interview.

Port Worker / Grain Elevator Operator / Milling Operation / Conveyor belt Operator - Transnet TPT East London Multipurpose Terminal Harbour - East London, South Africa

(2023-07 - 2025-02)

Terminal Port Operations. Contract terminated due to operational requirements.

• Load and unload cargo containers, using ship or dockside cranes.
• Stripping of containers, the loading and unloading of inland waterway vessels, lorries, and railway wagons, and the storage and semi-industrial processing of goods in warehouses and logistics areas.
• Operate conveyors and pumps for bulk cargo or break-bulk cargo.
• Responsible for loading, offloading and stacking of cargo in compliance of standard operating procedures, that include hooking and unhooking and tarping.
• Ensure that grain materials are correctly and accurately sampled and graded through close supervision, follow-up, and control, during grain operation.
• Ensure that product quality is maintained throughout storage timeframe of grain through close monitoring, analyzing information reports, and by making timeous decisions during operations.
• Ensure that all mechanical equipment is regularly serviced and maintained on a consistent basis by initiating maintenance/service requests via line supervisor.
• Ensure correct and safe fumigation of grain, when necessary, for example when they is contaminated during operation.
• Ensure that the silo premises are clean, well maintained and without insect infestation through timeous allocation of tasks, follow-up and close supervision.
• Cleaning of operational equipment (such as ship to shore cranes, windows, cranes, and cabins etc.)
• Responsible for housekeeping such as cleaning, sweeping and reporting any safety hazards to the supervisors or ops manager in duty.
• Use of personal protective equipment (e.g. gloves, masks, eyewear, helmet, reflective jackets and reflective pants and safety shoes on site always).
• Ensure compliance to health & safety regulations
• Milling operation of maize wheat to silo storage through conveyor belts controlling.
• Ensuring of PJO implementation on every duty, Planned Job Observation by identifying any risk related to safety and health that are identified in the workplace.
• To always follow the Standard Operating Procedures on every shift SOP.

Warehouse Operator / Picker / Packer / Cycle Count - Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa Warehouse - Wilsonia Industrial Site, East London

(2022-10 - 2022-12)

3 months seasonal contract

• Picking and Packing according to customers invoices.
• Stock-take, cycle counting, stock count.
• Shrink-wrapper operator, to repack damaged stock.
• Loading and offloading to and from truck.
• Receiving of stock into the wholesale or retail outlet
• Maintaining stock balance & safe delivery of stock to customers.
• Legal requirements, organization policies and procedures for the transportation of goods, administrative functions related to stock receipt and delivery (SAP).
• The packing of stock in appropriately selected areas.
• Picking of stock that will be out for delivery, using the necessary tools like Electrical Pallet Jack (EPJ) or Pallet Jack.
• Picking, packing and movement of stock to minimize damages.
• Stock flow through the DC/Warehouse depot.
• The recording of stock movement on the stock management system, stock take procedures.
• Conduct stock rotation activities to ensure the product is still within its expiration date (FIFO) to maintain the freshness and quality of the goods.

Senior Checker / Stock Controller / Picker / Packer - Staff Procurement Services (Imperial logistics) - East London, South Africa

(2020-02 - 2022-05)

Contract expired

• Tracking shipments & overseeing inventory.
• Maintaining reports on purchases and pricing (Filing).
• Responsible for booking in stock that is delivered at the warehouse via SAP software.
• Operation of the stock system, pulling reports, passing credit to stock that was returned by the customer.
• Receive trucks and unload merchandise, fulfill customer orders (invoices).
• Daily and weekly basis stock check (face counts), checking on the system if the stock balances with the stock that is physical and, on the system, (stock take duties, cycle-counting).
• Picking stock that is going out for delivery, dispatching the drivers, manifest all pick slips and print out invoices for the driver.
• Keeping warehouse organized clean, packing products away and updating the warehouse computer system to book in items (Housekeeping).
• Checking if the stock is not damaged and investigating how it got damaged (Taking photos and reporting to the warehouse manager).
• Ensure that goods inward / stock control department is well organized and controlled to sufficiently support production and the goals of the business.
• Manage and maintain the company's material and stocked product inventory including stock profiles and stock locations.

Merchandiser / Sales Rep / Stock controller / Picker and Packer - RCL Foods Merchandiser Pick n Pay - Mdantsane, City Mall, East London

(2018-12 - 2020-01)

Career growth

• Planning and developing merchandising strategies.
• Analyzing sales figures, customer reactions and market trends to anticipate product needs.
• Collaborating with buyers, suppliers, distributors and analysts to negotiate prices, quantities and time scales.
• Assessing customer demand and making sure products reach shelves in the right quantity.
• Involved in supporting the marketing and promotion of food products at various retail locations.
• Involved in preparing an in-store display to showcase products, communicating on behalf of my employer with clients, fulfilling product orders, and determining the price of products.
• Involve product positioning and visual merchandising displays that attract a customer's attention.
• Involve in returning damaged stock, broken packaging or expired stock back to the depot.
• Commercial awareness.
• Attention-to-detail (effective visual designs include balance and order, keeping stock replenished as customers make purchases).
• Maintain stock rotation or inventory maintenance methods that are worth noting by: FIFO and FEFO procedure knowledge.

Production Assistant / Operate Chocolate Molding Machine / Packer - Nestle Chocolate Factory East London - East London, South Africa

(2013-05 - 2017-11)

Casual Worker @ Capita agency

• As a production worker I was responsible for operating and maintaining equipment in a factory.
• Responsible for assisting and preparing distribution in the warehouse when instructed by the Teamleader or Process Controller.
• Assembling and checking product parts, ensuring that all machinery runs efficiently by assisting the fitters engineers on duty and cleaning of machine parts for the next shift.
• Feeding products into the production line such as a conveyor belt and monitoring the machines, raising any issues with process controller or line supervisor on duty.
• Responsible for health, safety precautions and HACCP hygiene practices, by always wearing the correct required PPE before entering the production area.
• Responsible for making sure production is met and running efficiently before the end of shift and giving a comprehensive shift handover for the next shift.
• Responsible for safety precautions and ensuring areas of production are clean and tidy, practicing good housekeeping.
• Ensure consistency of food safety & quality, by also monitoring the metal detectors through the conveyor belt.
• Responsible of checking the correct manufacture date, expiry date & batch code, before the start of shift.
• To ensure zero defect & zero waste attitude, minimize waste at all cost.
• To ensure if any injuries occur on duty to be reported to first aides or Team leader immediately.
• Responsible for checking the pressure and temperature of chocolate liquid throughout the shift.
• Responsible for wearing required safety gear safety glasses and safety clothing for my workstation (PPE).
• To be able to work rotational shifts such as dayshift, afternoon and nightshift.
• To be physically and mentally fit to stand for long periods of time.
• To ensure quality of chocolate through molding machine operations.

Matric Certificate (2010)