Dynamic Forklift Operator with extensive experience, recognized for enhancing operational efficiency and safety. Proficient in material handling and team collaboration, I successfully implemented process improvements and trained new staff, ensuring timely deliveries and optimal warehouse organization. Committed to maintaining high safety standards and workplace cleanliness.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Bing Lee Sydney Distribution Centre
01.2020 - Current
Operated forklifts to transport materials within distribution center efficiently.
Conducted daily inspections of equipment to ensure safe operation and compliance.
Loaded and unloaded trucks, ensuring accurate placement of goods in designated areas.
Collaborated with team members to maintain optimal warehouse organization and cleanliness.
Assisted in inventory management, tracking stock levels, and reporting discrepancies.
Followed safety protocols, minimizing workplace hazards during material handling operations.
Trained new employees on forklift operation and safety procedures effectively.
Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency within the distribution center.
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.
Forklift Operator
JD Logistics And Transportation Services
03.2016 - 10.2019
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.
Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
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.
Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
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.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Independent Warehouse Solutions
08.2011 - 01.2016
Operated forklifts to transport materials within warehouse, ensuring timely delivery to designated areas.
Conducted regular inspections of equipment, identifying maintenance needs to enhance operational safety.
Collaborated with team members to streamline inventory management processes, improving accuracy and efficiency.
Trained new staff on safe forklift operation and best practices for handling materials in warehouse environment.
Monitored stock levels and assisted in reordering supplies to maintain optimal inventory flow within warehouse.
Implemented organized storage solutions, optimizing space utilization and reducing retrieval times for products.
Developed standard operating procedures for loading and unloading freight, increasing overall productivity across shifts.
Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
Forklift Operator
One Link Warehouse
01.2007 - 01.2011
Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation, contributing to a stronger workforce.
Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
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.
Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.
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.