John Kennedy
Certified Forklift Operator and Warehouse Supervisor
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About
Certified Forklift Operator and Warehouse Supervisor with strong experience in warehouse operations, stock control, and equipment maintenance. Skilled in driving, safe material handling, inventory organization, and efficient coordination of warehouse activities to ensure smooth daily operations. Holds HSE Levels 1–3 certifications with solid knowledge of workplace safety, hazard identification, risk control, and regulatory compliance.
Reliable, disciplined, and safety-focused professional seeking opportunities in warehouse logistics, delivery operation, or related operational roles.
Experience
Forklift Operator - Global Institute of Workplace Skill Training (GIWOST) - Port Harcourt, Nigeria
(2026-04)
- Operated (3–5) ton forklifts, loading/offloading and stacking 20+ tons daily with 100% load accuracy and zero damage incidents.
- Conducted daily pre/post inspections and basic maintenance, detecting faults early and reducing equipment downtime by 15%.
- Supported warehouse operations, improving stock organization, and contributing to 98% inventory accuracy during audits.
- Assisted in training 30+ students on forklift operations and workplace safety, maintaining zero incidents.
Chief Driver - Oilserv Limited - Portharcourt, Nigeria
(2022-08 - 2024-12)
- Supervised and coordinated a team of drivers, ensuring safe daily transportation of 50+ staff to project sites using coaster buses and utility vehicles, maintaining zero major safety incidents.
- Implemented strict vehicle inspection and preventive maintenance routines, reducing breakdowns and downtime while improving fleet reliability.
- Executed defensive driving and route planning strategies, optimizing travel time and fuel efficiency for staff movements and official assignments.
Church Driver - Family Church Sherperd house - Portharcout, Nigeria
(2015-07 - 2016-12)
- Safely transported 50+ church members and pastoral staff weekly across multiple locations, maintaining a 100% accident-free record and zero safety incidents.
- Managed daily driving schedules and logistics, completing 20–30 trips per week with consistent on-time performance and efficient route planning.
- Conducted routine vehicle inspections and basic maintenance checks, reducing breakdown occurrences by 30% and ensuring continuous service availability.
Education
Senior Secondary School Certificate - WAEC - St Scholarstica Group of Schools (2010)
