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Saint Marys,NSW
Summary
Dedicated Warehouse Forklift Operator with extensive experience at DHL Supply Chain, skilled in optimizing warehouse organization and ensuring safety protocols. Proven ability to enhance efficiency through effective team collaboration and meticulous inventory management. Proficient in forklift operation and committed to maintaining a clean, organized work environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator
DHL Supply Chain
Sydney, NSW
11.2023 - Current
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- 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.
- Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift according to company guidelines.
- 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.
- Supported the shipping department with prompt loading and unloading tasks utilizing a variety of specialized attachments on the forklift as needed.
- Collaborated with other warehouse team members, ensuring smooth workflow through effective communication during forklift operations.
- Expedited shipment processes by accurately pulling orders from inventory shelves using a forklift following pick tickets specifications.
- Transported stowed product inventory to various locations throughout unit, labeling and replenishing inventory items, making boxes and loading and unloading trailers to keep stock in proper condition.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Fostered positive working relationships with colleagues and supervisors, promoting teamwork and collaboration within the warehouse environment while executing daily forklift tasks.
- Kept up-to-date on company policies and procedures relating to forklift operations through continuous training sessions and self-directed learning.
- Turned in paperwork outlining orders for inspection before loading, marking load tickets for out of stock items, withholding or completing orders as necessary and inspecting trucks before departure.
- Assisted with periodic physical inventory counts, ensuring accuracy and integrity in stock records through meticulous tracking of items moved via the use of a warehouse forklifter.
- 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.
Warehouse Storeperson
Action Workforce
Sydney, NSW
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily goals, promoting a positive work environment through open communication and teamwork.
- Maintained clean, organized warehouse spaces, enabling efficient movement of goods and reducing risk of accidents or damage to products.
- Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
- Ensured timely, accurate order fulfillment by closely monitoring stock levels and replenishing as necessary.
- Trained new hires on proper procedures, safety practices, and equipment usage to ensure seamless integration into the team dynamic.
- Assisted in resolving customer inquiries regarding order status or product availability, ensuring customer satisfaction through prompt attention and clear communication.
- Coordinated with transportation providers to arrange pickups or deliveries while prioritizing time-sensitive requests or special handling needs.
- Managed incoming shipments, verifying contents against purchase orders before logging into the inventory system accurately and promptly.
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
- Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary, and communicating variances to customers.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
Education
Year 12 -
Colyton High School
Sydney, NSW09.2022
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Truck loading and unloading
- Warehouse organization
- Problem-solving
- Shipping and receiving
- Heavy lifting
- Materials handling
- Loading and unloading
- Pallet jack operation
- Workplace cleanliness
- Loading dock procedures
- Warehouse safety
- Order picking
- Safety protocols
- Shipment receiving
- Equipment maintenance
- Hand-eye coordination
- Storage procedures
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Inventory management
- Safe lifting techniques
- Basic math
- Load balancing
- Stock control
- Loading dock staging
- Pallet building
- High rack storage
- Barcode scanning
- Goods packaging
- Safe forklift operation
- Pallet consolidation
- Order pulling and preparation
- Team player
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Forklift operator certification
- Order picking and processing
- Warehouse operations
- Safety awareness
- Shipping and receiving expert
- Safe driver
- Inventory staging
- Inventory counts
- Inventory control
- Pallet construction
- Heavy equipment operation
- Palletizing
- Equipment inspections
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Shipping documentation
- Shipment processing
- Warehouse management
- Equipment operation
- Hazardous materials handling
- Storage and organization
- Material packaging
- Stock management
- Heavy equipment operations
- Stock rotation
- Optimizing efficiency
- Lifts up to number pounds
- Efficient data entry
Timeline
Warehouse Forklift Operator
DHL Supply Chain
11.2023 - Current
Warehouse Storeperson
Action Workforce
09.2022 - 11.2022
Year 12 -
Colyton High School