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Rezai Rahim
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If there was oil paint under his wheels, there’d be a Mona Lisa on the floor of the terminal. Rezai Rahim has elevated forklift operation to an art form.
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TEXT: LINUS BRÄNNSTRÖM PHOTO: LINA ALRIKSSON
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SPLIT VISION. A concept you’ll often hear mentioned in the world of sports. It may be said of a soccer player who appears to be able to see what’s happening behind him/her while also being able to foresee what lies ahead. They simply always end up in the right place, at the right time. But it can equally apply to a forklift operator at the parcel terminal in Växjö.
Rezai Rahim is constantly reading his surroundings – both for the sake of safety and to ensure that he stays at least one step ahead.
“You’re scanning the next thing you need to do, and the next thing after that. You’re constantly planning your route and we hardly ever see you driving long stretches without something on your forks,” former Terminal Manager, Tonny Johansson writes on LinkedIn. Rezai himself says it’s all about staying focused.
“I never let up. I focus on maintaining the same level all the time, eight hours a day. Before I start the forklift, I plan what route to take so that I can get everything done. Empty forks? Never.” WHEN HE ARRIVED in Sweden from Afghanistan nine years ago, Rezai had never been anywhere near a forklift.
Getting his forklift operator certificate gave Rezai a chance to make ends meet while studying – and that was how he ended up at PostNord. He’s still studying alongside working a full-time job. And he exercises at the gym several times a week.
“I like having something to do. It’s boring to sit around at home,” he says with a laugh.
One of his future goals is to have the chance to drive bigger vehicles.
“I want to get a good education, perhaps as a truck driver.”
His split vision will certainly come in handy there, too.
Rezai Rahim
Position at PostNord: Terminal worker in Växjö, Sweden. Specialist skill: Drives a forklift with split vision. Closest colleagues: Basit Noory, Hindreen Shareef, Jawed Nazari.
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