Richmond Bell

• 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.
• 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 forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
• 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.
• 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.
• Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
• Conserved warehouse space through efficient stacking and placement of materials according to size, weight, and fragility requirements.
• Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
• Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.

Completed 4 year carpentry apprenticeship in New Zealand from 1987 to 1990. Continued building on construction sites and subdivisions building houses from 1990 to 2006 as a sub contractor, was offered a change of employment to be a poly welder for merit lining systems, in Australia, my main role was to supervise a team of up to 10 workers to travel around Australia and overseas installing and waterproofing irrigation ponds, landfills, and lining water tanks. As my children were at a young age then I didn't want to travel away anymore, and joined an agency to find local work in 2015. I worked as a agency casual for Bevchain until made permanent in 2019