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Education
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Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
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Barry Atherton

Adelaide,SA

Summary

Warehouse Forklift Operator with extensive experience in efficient goods movement between loading docks and storage areas. Demonstrated expertise in inventory management, safety compliance, and equipment maintenance, contributing to seamless operations. Recognized for high productivity and accuracy in high-volume environments, maintaining a clean safety record. Proficient in operating standard warehouse equipment and adept at quickly mastering new skills, ensuring exceptional service and adaptability under pressure.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Nuriootpa Traders
Nuriootpa, SA
01.2013 - 06.2025
  • Received incoming shipments and checked contents against purchase orders.
  • Provided assistance in training new employees on proper operation of forklifts and other material handling equipment.
  • Assisted with shipping and receiving activities as needed.
  • Completed paperwork related to deliveries including bills of lading, packing slips.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records and prepared reports for management.
  • Conducted regular cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory levels.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.
  • Operated forklift to transport goods throughout warehouse.
  • Located, pulled and prepared orders.
  • Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
  • Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
  • Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
  • Packaged, labeled, and tagged goods before transfer.
  • Loaded and unloaded pallets of product onto trucks using a forklift.
  • Managed the warehouse when the boss was sick or on holidays
  • Placing all the paperwork into the computer system, as well as organizing the removal of stock from the system.

Education

Gawler High School
Gawler, SA

Skills

  • Forklift operation
  • Inventory management
  • Material handling
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Employee training
  • Data entry
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Quality control
  • Problem solving

Affiliations

  • Assistant coach for the Virginia Reserves side
  • Play cricket for the Virginia Cricket Club
  • Spend time with the family

Accomplishments

  • 1997 machine changeover competition competitor

Certification

  • Statement of attainment for OHSW, hazardous substances
  • Completed a 6-week retail training program

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Nuriootpa Traders
01.2013 - 06.2025

Gawler High School

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