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Grant Griggs

Adelaide,SA

Summary

Accomplished forklift operator with expertise in OSHA compliance and warehouse safety,

Experienced with high reach forklift operations, ensuring precise and safe handling of materials. Utilizes organizational skills and attention to detail to maintain inventory accuracy. Track record of effective teamwork and adherence to safety standards.

Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic.

Safety-oriented Forklift

Hardworking Forklift Operator with advanced mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills. Efficient and organized worker possessing strong work ethic and drive to exceed goals. Certified in [Area of certification] paired with [Number] years of hands-on experience handling warehouse duties.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

High Reach Forklift Operator

Qube Logistics
02.2025 - Current
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
  • Enhanced workplace safety by diligently inspecting forklifts before each shift and reporting any issues promptly.
  • Maintained optimal inventory levels with precise forklift operation and proper storage techniques.
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
  • Supported warehouse staff in meeting tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks based on shipment schedules.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
  • Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
  • Maintained clean and safe work environment, contributing to reduction in workplace accidents.
  • Improved team coordination, leading to faster loading and unloading times by effectively communicating with warehouse staff.
  • Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.

Forklift Operator

Toll/BHP
02.2019 - 11.2024
  • Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
  • Reduced loading times for shipping trucks.
  • Loading and unloading of copper
  • Time management.
  • Met strict deadlines.
  • scanning of copper.
  • Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation, contributing to a stronger workforce.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.
  • Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency, regularly updating skills through company-provided training sessions.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
  • Enhanced workplace safety by diligently inspecting forklifts before each shift and reporting any issues promptly.
  • Supported warehouse staff in meeting tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks based on shipment schedules.


Manager

BSH
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.

Forklift Operator

Linfox
04.2006 - 12.2016
  • 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.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Reduced instances of stock discrepancies, meticulously tracking goods received against purchase orders.
  • Ensured timely movement of products to designated areas, leading to smoother warehouse operation.
  • Reduced product damage by adhering to strict handling and lifting protocols.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring that goods were handled with care, minimizing returns due to damage.
  • Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
  • Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.
  • Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
  • Improved team coordination, leading to faster loading and unloading times by effectively communicating with warehouse staff.
  • Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.

Education

Wearhouse Distribution And Mangement Course

TAFE NSW
NSW
02-1994

High School Diploma -

Arthur Phillip High School
01-1994

Skills

  • Loading dock operations
  • Warehouse safety
  • Order picking
  • Load handling
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Team player
  • Safe driver
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Loading and unloading
  • OSHA workplace safety
  • Material handling
  • Safety awareness
  • Warehouse operations
  • Forklift operation
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Incident reporting
  • OSHA compliance

Timeline

High Reach Forklift Operator

Qube Logistics
02.2025 - Current

Forklift Operator

Toll/BHP
02.2019 - 11.2024

Manager

BSH
01.2017 - 01.2018

Forklift Operator

Linfox
04.2006 - 12.2016

Wearhouse Distribution And Mangement Course

TAFE NSW

High School Diploma -

Arthur Phillip High School

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