Lyall Thorp
Mickleham,VIC
Summary
Hardworking individual with years of experience in warehousing and over 2 years experience operating a Forklift, seeking a full time position to grow and learn. Ready and able to handle diverse job requirements and meet company goals. Consistently looks for ways to improve warehouse operations and personal contributions to increase team success against challenges.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Driver
Laverton Cold Storage
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Supported team objectives by assisting with other warehouse tasks when needed, including palletizing, wrapping, and labeling shipments.
- Streamlined order fulfillment by accurately picking, staging, and loading products into delivery trucks using a cold storage forklift.
- Assisted in training new hires on safe operation of cold storage forklifts and adherence to company protocols.
- Enhanced workplace safety, conducting daily inspections of cold storage areas and reporting any hazards or issues promptly.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
Pick Packer
MECCA DC
11.2024 - Current
- Sustained a clean and safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and maintaining an organized workspace.
- Reduced order fulfillment errors by diligently following established protocols for picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
- Enhanced order accuracy by meticulously picking items according to packing lists and verifying product information.
- Reduced packing time for orders by efficiently organising and assembling packages in line with company standards.
- Maintained/ outperformed hourly KPI’s when picking.
Forklift Operator
DHL Transport
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded Line Haulage and staged freight for Put-a-ways.
- Transported freight between warehouse locations according to suburb and storage needs.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached appropriate labels to prepare for transport.
- Unloaded and loaded freight at designated locations.
- Located freight by suburb and loaded to allocated truck.
- Kept mental records of materials moved and location within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Coordinated with other forklift operators and office personnel to process transport orders efficiently.
- Put-a-ways.
- Maintained scanning compliance.
- Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.
General Labor Worker/ Machine Operator
Abbie Corrugated
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Loaded and unloaded materials to and from machinery.
Picker Packer
Bapcor
- Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
- Scanned packages and boxes and moved to loading dock for shipment.
- Prepared orders for shipment by inserting associated paperwork, tagging boxes, and scanning barcodes to upload package data to tracking system.
- Used RF scanners to track orders and verify accuracy.
- Operated manual and electric pallet jacks to move merchandise.
- Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
- Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
Production Supervisor
Della Rosa Fresh Foods
11.2019 - 12.2020
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed team of 6 production associates, overseeing production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Trained employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
Education
John Fawkner College
Fawkner, VIC2012
Skills
- Effective Listening and Communication
- Records Accuracy
- Organizational Systems
- Picking and Processing
- Production Logging
- Safe Forklift Use
- Data Input
- Maintaining Work Areas
- Basic Mathematical Calculations
- Handheld Scanners
- Pallet Building and Wrapping
- Checking Product Quality
- Meeting KPIs
- Reading Comprehension
- Wrapping and Boxing
- Truck Loading and Unloading
Timeline
Pick Packer
MECCA DC
11.2024 - Current
Forklift Driver
Laverton Cold Storage
02.2024 - 10.2024
Forklift Operator
DHL Transport
09.2022 - 09.2023
General Labor Worker/ Machine Operator
Abbie Corrugated
02.2022 - 08.2022
Production Supervisor
Della Rosa Fresh Foods
11.2019 - 12.2020
John Fawkner College
Picker Packer
Bapcor
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