Aunese Kaisa
Summary
Dynamic Forklift Operator with extensive experience at DHL, excelling in inventory management and safety compliance. Proven track record of optimizing efficiency and enhancing workflow processes. Skilled in equipment maintenance and effective communication, ensuring timely order fulfillment and a secure working environment. Committed to maintaining high standards of quality and safety in all operations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1999
1999
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Forklift Operator
DHL
Melbourne
05.2023 - Current
- Operated forklifts to move materials throughout the warehouse efficiently.
- Conducted regular inspections on equipment to ensure safety and functionality.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, adhering to safety protocols and procedures.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking stock levels accurately.
- Followed standard operating procedures for forklift operation and material handling.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain an organized storage area.
- Maintained clear communication with supervisors regarding workflow and issues.
- Participated in safety training sessions to enhance workplace safety awareness.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
- Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
- Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
- Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
- Tracked materials moved for stocking purposes and to complete logs for management.
- Checked expiration dates on products prior to stocking shelves or shipping out orders.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
- Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
- Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
- Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
- Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
- Inspected product load for accuracy to foster timely and complete delivery.
- Weighed materials or products to record data on tags or labels.
- Employed hand signals to communicate effectively with coworkers operating transport vehicles and direct movements from floor.
- Accurately measured and recorded product weight, dimensions or other production data for use in tag and label creation.
- Noted and recorded receipt of materials on drivers' paperwork.
Forklift Operator
Cameron
Melbourne
01.2020 - 05.2023
- Operated forklifts to move materials throughout the warehouse efficiently.
- Conducted regular inspections on equipment to ensure safety and functionality.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, adhering to safety protocols and procedures.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking stock levels accurately.
- Followed standard operating procedures for forklift operation and material handling.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain an organized storage area.
- Maintained clear communication with supervisors regarding workflow and issues.
- Participated in safety training sessions to enhance workplace safety awareness.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
- Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
- Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
- Tracked materials moved for stocking purposes and to complete logs for management.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
Lead Forklift Operator
Denzo
Melbourne
12.2013 - 03.2020
- Operated forklifts to transport materials across warehouse efficiently.
- Monitored inventory levels and organized stock in designated areas.
- Conducted regular safety inspections on forklifts and equipment.
- Trained new team members on safe forklift operation procedures.
- Coordinated with shipping and receiving teams for timely order fulfillment.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory movements and equipment usage.
- Assisted in developing workflow processes to enhance operational efficiency.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as changing oil, refueling, and cleaning the lift truck.
- Provided assistance with loading and unloading containers from trailers when necessary.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding current job assignments.
- Contributed ideas for improving workflow processes within the warehouse environment.
- Checked shipment documents against actual loads prior to shipping outbound orders.
- Assessed work areas for potential hazards and took appropriate steps to mitigate risks.
- Conducted daily safety inspections on all equipment and reported any issues to management.
- Kept detailed records of product movements within the warehouse using computer software programs.
- Operated forklift to move and store inventory in warehouse.
- Followed company policies and procedures related to material handling activities.
- Adhered to all safety regulations when operating forklifts or other machinery.
- Organized supplies, tools, and parts in an orderly fashion throughout the workplace.
- Recorded count and condition of cargo received.
- Utilized RF scanners to track shipments entering and leaving the warehouse facility.
- Stacked items onto pallets according to customer specifications before shipping them out.
- Assisted in organizing inventory for maximum storage efficiency.
- Ensured that all materials were handled safely and securely during loading and unloading process.
- Monitored stock levels and communicated shortages or discrepancies to management.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
Education
Avele Colleage
Apia, SamoaSkills
- Forklift operation
- Inventory management
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Material handling
- Shipping coordination
- Quality assurance
- Process improvement
- Record keeping
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Training facilitation
- Optimizing efficiency
- Palletizing
- Flatbeds and utility beds
- Warehouse best practices
- Heavy lifting
- Issue troubleshooting
- Forklift maintenance
- Production deadline management
- Warehouse picking
- Order picking and processing
- Material sourcing and distribution
- Basic math aptitude
- RFID tracking
- Certified forklift operator
- Inventory staging
- Warehouse support
- Warehouse safety
- Pallet construction
- Team player
- Shipping operations
- Efficient data entry
- Downstacking management
- General construction
- Equipment inspections
- Physically fit and agile
- Shipping documentation
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Product inspection
- Verbal and written communication
- Stock management
- Hazardous materials handling
- Staging and sorting
- Stock allocation
- Material distribution and sourcing
- Warehouse management
- Loading and unloading
- Shipment processing
- Lift equipment operation
- Material inventory
- Manufacturing and warehouse procedures
- Materials transport
- Materials movement
- Barcode scanning
- Product staging
- Certified pallet jack operator
- Quality control
- Forklift operator certification
Timeline
Forklift Operator
DHL
05.2023 - Current
Forklift Operator
Cameron
01.2020 - 05.2023
Lead Forklift Operator
Denzo
12.2013 - 03.2020
Avele Colleage