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Adam Whyte

Brisbane D'Aguilar,QLD

Summary

Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, high reach and counterbalance forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Diligent and hard-working ready to contribute solid effort as part of the team. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic and excellent time management.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Sanofi Consumer Healthcare / Randstad
12.2023 - Current
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
  • Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
  • Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Collaborated with other warehouse team members, ensuring smooth workflow through effective communication during forklift operations.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.

Produce Worker

PAK'nSAVE
03.2019 - 09.2023
  • Broke down pallets to separate produce for sales floor, cooler and backroom prep room.
  • Used knives and plastic wrap to trim and package produce items for individual sale.
  • Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
  • Maintained safe, neat, and clean working environment and closely monitored for wet floors or other hazards.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
  • Loaded warehouse Racking using Reach and Counterbalance forklift.
  • Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
  • Performed loading and unloading duties to move items from delivery trucks and shipping containers.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Rotated produce on display by following "first in – first out” policy.
  • Supported loss prevention initiatives by monitoring inventory levels and reporting discrepancies or suspected thefts promptly.

Apprentice Plasterer

Mark Brady
07.2017 - 03.2019
  • Applied coats of plaster to interior walls, ceilings and partitions to produce finished surfaces according to blueprints.
  • Roughened undercoats with scratchers to provide bond for succeeding coats of plaster.
  • Applied coats of plaster or stucco to structure surfaces using trowels, brushes or spray guns.
  • Used trawls and Hawk plastering devices to apply first coats and finish coats of plaster.
  • Prepared and mixed paste, cement and mortar for projects.
  • Executed or delegated tasks such as mixing mortar and plaster to required consistency.

Laborer

Lawn Mowing Service
10.2012 - 07.2017
  • Observed site safety rules to maximize protections for team members and equipment.
  • Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly.
  • Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
  • Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.

Education

Tuakau College
Tuakau
11-2013

Skills

  • Forklift Operation
  • Truck loading and unloading
  • Warehouse Organization
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Warehouse Safety
  • Safety awareness
  • Shipment Receiving
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Forklift Operator Certification
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Team Player
  • Workplace Cleanliness

Certification

  • Licensed LF Forklift Driver
  • Red Cross First Aid Revalidation
  • Licensed LO Forklift Driver

Timeline

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Sanofi Consumer Healthcare / Randstad
12.2023 - Current

Produce Worker

PAK'nSAVE
03.2019 - 09.2023

Apprentice Plasterer

Mark Brady
07.2017 - 03.2019

Laborer

Lawn Mowing Service
10.2012 - 07.2017

Tuakau College
Adam Whyte