SAHAN RATHNAYAKE

Forklift Driver & Allocation Officer

•Forklift Operations: Safely operate forklifts to load, unload, and transport freight within the warehouse and docks.

•Truck Loading & Dock Experience: Efficiently load and unload trucks using forklifts and pallet jacks, ensuring proper weight distribution and securing freight for transport.

•Allocation & Documentation: Manage and process allocation paperwork, ensuring accurate tracking of shipments and inventory.

•Customer Communication: Handle email correspondence with customers regarding shipments, delivery schedules, and any freight-related inquiries.

•Logistics Coordination: Work closely with warehouse and logistics teams to streamline operations, improving efficiency and reducing delays.

•High-Volume Freight Handling: Manage and allocate freight for up to 50 trucks per shift in a fast-paced environment.

•Safety & Compliance: Follow strict safety guidelines and company protocols to maintain a safe and organised workspace.

•Physical Endurance: Perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, moving pallets, and working long shifts while maintaining accuracy and productivity.

• Loaded and unloaded containers
• Located proper slots on storage racks and set pallets in place with forklift.
• Handled multiple tasks simultaneously to maximize work efficiency.
• Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
• Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
• Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
• Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks.
• Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

• Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
• Loaded and unloaded the trucks, arranged and placed stocks accordingly.
• Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
• Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
• Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
• Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
• Handled the paperwork related to stocks in warehouse.
• Handled the paperwork related to stocks in Melbourne Market.
• Did pallet wrapping.
• Conducted regular inspections and audits to check quality and verify inventory levels.
• Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
• Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
• Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with company safety standards.
• Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
• Operated forklift to safely move and safeguard stock and supplies in warehouse.
• Located proper slots on storage racks and set pallets in place with forklift.
• Handled multiple tasks simultaneously to maximize work efficiency.
• Unloaded trucks and rail cars and moved materials to staging area.