Cooperative forklift operator with several years of experience lifting and carrying heavy loads using warehouse equipment. Qualified to operate various classes of forklifts and practiced in wide range of heavy equipment. Talented problem-solver with strong ethics, integrity and relationship-building abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
DHL Supply Chain
Altona, VIC
06.2022 - 09.2024
Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks and containers using forklift.
Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
Transported materials between storage areas, loading docks and delivery vehicles as needed.
Stacked loaded pallets in designated areas using proper stacking methods according to company policies and procedures.
Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
Reported safety and quality issues to management.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Lineage Logistics
Laverton, VIC
07.2021 - 05.2022
Operated forklift to transport goods throughout warehouse.
Loaded or unloaded shipments on trucks.
Ensured all safety protocols were followed while operating the forklift.
Followed standard operating procedures to safely stack and store materials in the warehouse.
Performed daily pre-shift inspections on forklifts and other equipment.
Assisted with shipping and receiving activities as needed.
Processed orders by picking products from shelves within the warehouse.
Unloaded incoming supplies and placed them into designated storage areas.
Operated manual pallet jacks to move material around the warehouse.
Managed stock rotation ensuring that older stock is used first.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Belway Labour Management
Altona, VIC
04.2020 - 07.2021
Performed daily pre-shift inspections on forklifts and other equipment.
Ensured all safety protocols were followed while operating the forklift.
Operated manual pallet jacks to move material around the warehouse.
Utilized radio frequency scanners for tracking material movement throughout the warehouse.
Loaded or unloaded shipments on trucks.
Staged goods in loading dock area.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Young Guns Container Crew
Laverton, VIC
01.2017 - 03.2020
Loaded and unloaded pallets of product onto trucks using a forklift.
Ensured all safety protocols were followed while operating the forklift.
Followed standard operating procedures to safely stack and store materials in the warehouse.
Performed daily pre-shift inspections on forklifts and other equipment.
Loaded and unloaded containers of merchandise onto trucks or trailers manually or using a forklift.
Stacked goods on pallets according to size and weight specifications.
Wrapped fragile items with protective material before placing them onto pallets for transport.
Transported loaded pallets to appropriate storage locations using a forklift or other powered equipment safely and efficiently.