Nathi Jama

Certified and safety-focused Forklift Driver with proven expertise operating forklifts, scissor lifts, and reach trucks in high-volume warehouse environments. Consistently maintained 100% OSHA-compliant safety record across multiple logistics operations, reducing incident rates by 35% through proactive hazard identification and peer-led safety briefings. Optimised material handling workflows to improve pallet throughput by 22% and cut average load/unload cycle time by 40%.

Adept at inventory reconciliation, RF scanner operation, and adherence to strict FIFO/FEFO protocols. Recognised for reliability, precision in narrow-aisle navigation, and seamless coordination with warehouse management systems. Fluent in English and Zulu, with strong communication skills essential for team-based logistics execution.

Forklift Driver | Scissor Lift & Reach Truck Operator - Pegasus Storage Solutions

(2023-03 - 2025-11-24)

Operated Class I–IV powered industrial trucks—including counterbalance forklifts, scissor lifts, and narrow-aisle reach trucks—to safely transport, stack, and retrieve palletised goods across a 12,000-sq-m distribution centre serving retail and FMCG clients.

• Achieved zero lost-time injuries over 32 consecutive months through strict compliance with PPE, pre-operational checks, and site-specific lifting protocols.
• Increased average daily pallet movements per shift by 22% (from 185 to 226) by optimising travel routes and coordinating staging with inbound/outbound teams.
• Reduced average order-picking error rate from 3.1% to 0.7% by implementing dual-verification scanning and real-time WMS updates.

National Senior Certificate (Grade 11) - Business Studies - Ndengetho High School (2019-01)