Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Drag Racing / Performance cars
Timeline
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David Pridham

Queenstown,SA

Summary

Forklift and Warehouse Expert.

This is last resume you will need to read, i will be your next employee.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Warehouse Supervisor Parts Dept

Northpoint Toyota
09.2021 - Current


  • Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution and workplace safety.
  • Supervised shipping and handling operations.
  • Used warehouse management software to reconcile daily inventory.
  • Managed a team of warehouse workers for optimal scheduling, task delegation, and overall productivity.
  • Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
  • Completed daily operations on time and maintained high standards of accuracy.
  • Oversaw inventory control levels and verified compliance with storage and organization processes.
  • Operated warehouse material handling equipment correctly to move loads.

Market Official

SA Produce Market
11.2016 - 07.2021
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security & OHS concerns.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
  • Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
  • Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
  • Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
  • Adhered to established procedures and posted orders to enforce company rules, policies and regulations to general public.
  • Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
  • exceptional attendance and work ethic

Laborer

A1 Truck & Car Crash Repairs
03.2015 - 09.2016
  • Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly.
  • Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Maintained organized and clean work areas at all times on job sites.
  • Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Demonstrated flexibility with shifting responsibilities based on project needs, contributing to overall productivity levels.
  • Maintained high-quality workmanship through attention to detail and adherence to industry standards.
  • Organized materials, tools, and equipment to supply team members.
  • Followed proper equipment operation and maintenance procedures to keep equipment in good working condition.
  • Upheld company reputation for quality workmanship through dedication to best practices within the laborer role.
  • Ensured safety compliance through regular inspection of tools and equipment, reporting any issues promptly.
  • Delivered consistent results under challenging weather conditions or other external factors affecting productivity.
  • Facilitated timely project completions by consistently meeting deadlines for assigned tasks.
  • Exceptional attendance with high work ethic

Split Shift Forklift/General Warehouse Worker

TNT Transport
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
  • Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
  • Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
  • Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
  • Manoeuvred forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
  • Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Collins Transport Group
08.2008 - 06.2013


  • Received Fresh and Frozen products , unloaded shipments from trucks and Reloaded trucks to fulfill organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
  • Cool room and Freezer work.
  • All weather loading and unloading,
  • Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
  • Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
  • Reduced product damage by performing routine forklift maintenance and safety checks.
  • Contributed to the reduction of workplace accidents by adhering to strict safety protocols during all forklift operations.
  • Participated in regular safety meetings, staying up-to-date on best practices in regards to safe and efficient operation of a warehouse forklift.
  • Improved overall warehouse cleanliness, routinely clearing debris from aisles with the use of attachments on the forklift.
  • Collaborated with other warehouse team members, ensuring smooth workflow through effective communication during forklift operations.
  • Safeguarded quality of products stored in the warehouse by ensuring proper stacking techniques and adherence to weight restrictions while operating a forklift.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.

Warehouse Forklift Operator/Delivery Driver

Macro Meats
01.2000 - 01.2008


  • Unloaded / Loaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
  • Fresh Food Warehouse Duties
  • Deliveries to local customers when required.
  • Exceptional attendance and work ethic.

Education

High School Diploma -

Croydon High School
Croydon
1987

Skills

  • Warehouse Operations
  • Loading and unloading
  • Warehouse Safety
  • Shipping and receiving operations
  • Material Handling
  • Forklift Operations

Accomplishments

    2022 silver Parts & Service Award.

Certification

  • Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]

Drag Racing / Performance cars

Having a chance to work with a top alcohol racing team, being part of the team, gaining  the skills, Meeting the people , (some i aspire to)and the knowledge gained was awesome. I have followed  drag racing  since my  mates started street drags @ AIR.

The sound, the smell, the action, the tyre smoke, its all good stuff!.

if you've never seen a top fuel car in real life, you have missed out!!!

Timeline

Warehouse Supervisor Parts Dept

Northpoint Toyota
09.2021 - Current

Market Official

SA Produce Market
11.2016 - 07.2021

Laborer

A1 Truck & Car Crash Repairs
03.2015 - 09.2016

Split Shift Forklift/General Warehouse Worker

TNT Transport
01.2014 - 01.2015

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Collins Transport Group
08.2008 - 06.2013

Warehouse Forklift Operator/Delivery Driver

Macro Meats
01.2000 - 01.2008

High School Diploma -

Croydon High School
David Pridham