Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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Nirav Kansara

Tarneit,VIC

Summary

Experienced LF/LO Forklift Operator expertly handling forklifts on a daily basis while transporting boxes, carts, crates and other supplies to various locations, often within a warehouse or elsewhere on site. Specialized in adhering to safety guidelines while operating a Forklift.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Person

John Deere
07.2024 - Current
  • Picked stock according to order sheets and prepared for transport.
  • Operated equipment such as hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts on daily basis.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Performed proper lifting and handling techniques to maintain safe working environment.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete picking tasks quickly and efficiently.
  • Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
  • Enhanced safety on warehouse floor by conducting daily pre-operation forklift inspections.

Warehouse Forklift Operator

101 Warehouse
10.2023 - 05.2024
  • Maintained a safe work environment with strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines.
  • Contributed to inventory control by accurately recording picked items and reporting discrepancies promptly.
  • Supported warehouse organization by returning overstock items to their designated locations after completing orders.
  • Developed strong relationships with colleagues, fostering teamwork in achieving shared goals and objectives.
  • Performed proper lifting and handling techniques to maintain safe working environment.
  • Utilized forklifts and pallet jacks to transport orders and prepare for shipment delivery.
  • Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.

Forklift Operator

14 Degrees Logistics
03.2021 - 07.2022
  • Performed proper lifting and handling techniques to maintain safe working environment.
  • Utilized forklifts and pallet jacks to transport orders and prepare for shipment delivery.
  • Moved boxes and organized aisles to open up floor space and enable forklift operators to move freely through warehouse.
  • Checked inventory and selected products from specific locations based upon availability.
  • Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
  • Moved cardboard, plastic ties and other debris from unboxing to trash.
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.

Forklift Driver LF/LO

Toll
03.2020 - 11.2020
  • Operated warehouse equipment and reported instances of safety code violations to management to reduce risk of accidents.
  • Joined company's Safety Committee to share ideas on ways to bolster OSHA compliance and prevent accidents and mishaps.
  • Moved boxes and organized aisles to open up floor space and enable forklift operators to move freely through warehouse.
  • Reduced fulfillment errors by using RF scanners to quickly pick items to proper bins.
  • Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
  • Labeled boxes, crates and containers with accurate order information, destinations and codes to minimize shipping errors.
  • Used forklift to lift pallets and heavy items into trucks.
  • Loaded and strapped shipments into place on trucks.

Forklift Operator

Brand Collective, Altona
03.2019 - 01.2020
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Ensured forklifts were operational through performance of preventative maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.
  • Moved pallets of merchandise using electric forklifts and electric pallets.
  • Kept accurate records of all incoming and outgoing shipments.
  • Cleaned warehouse areas to maintain safety and efficiency.
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
  • Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
  • Completed daily forklift safety checklists.
  • Use Of RF Scanner

LF/LO DRIVER

CEVA LOGISTICS, TRUGANINA
06.2018 - 02.2019
  • Operated stand up reach forklift & Order picker forklift for pick up and putaway throughout warehouse.
  • Worked with production and controller to find and eliminate all problem regarding inventory, mislabelling, organising and allocation of product.
  • Worked with consolidating team to ensure all product are place where they belong.
  • Daily count of inbound and outbound of stock using RF scanner and Warehouse Management Software(MATRIX).
  • Maintained and worked according to Occupational Health and Safety by following safety warehouse duties.
  • Operated machine shrink wrap and electric pallet jack.

Warehouse Forklift Driver

VELISHA BROTHERS, WERRIBEE SOUTH
11.2011 - 01.2018
  • LF DRIVER
  • Loaded and unloaded inventory into appropriate locations throughout warehouse
  • Wrapping pallets, maintain organisation and cleanliness of work area, responsible for quality control checks and completing necessary paperwork's
  • Accurate stocking of shelves according to inventory number
  • Follow company standards and legal regulations to ensure safe and positive work atmosphere
  • Successfully complete all jobs by time requested
  • Assist with picking, packing and pallet building
  • Perform numerous cleaning duties around the warehouse
  • Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.

Education

Diploma of Horticulture -

Brisbane North Institute of TAFE

Skills

  • Order Picking and Processing
  • Safety Protocols
  • Forklift Operation
  • Materials handling
  • Safety standards and protocols
  • General labourer
  • Product location
  • Safe driver
  • Inventory staging
  • Stock management
  • Packing and scanning
  • Scanning
  • Pick Lists

Timeline

Store Person

John Deere
07.2024 - Current

Warehouse Forklift Operator

101 Warehouse
10.2023 - 05.2024

Forklift Operator

14 Degrees Logistics
03.2021 - 07.2022

Forklift Driver LF/LO

Toll
03.2020 - 11.2020

Forklift Operator

Brand Collective, Altona
03.2019 - 01.2020

LF/LO DRIVER

CEVA LOGISTICS, TRUGANINA
06.2018 - 02.2019

Warehouse Forklift Driver

VELISHA BROTHERS, WERRIBEE SOUTH
11.2011 - 01.2018

Diploma of Horticulture -

Brisbane North Institute of TAFE

Reference Check

* 101 Warehouse 

Diana - 0439402408 (Tusk Group)

* 14 Degree Logistics

Daniel - 0458898386 (Supervisor)

*  Ceva Logistics, Toll Plastic, Brand Collective

Toll People - 0383692400

* Velisha Brother

Fred Velisha - 0418558150 (Dir. of Company)


Nirav Kansara