Shelley Thompson
Ipswich,QLD
Summary
Accomplished Forklift Operator and Line Supervisor with a proven track record at Hilton Foods Australia, enhancing warehouse efficiency and production quality. Skilled in forklift operation and team collaboration, successfully reduced loading times and employee turnover by implementing strategic improvements. Demonstrates exceptional safety awareness and material handling, contributing to a streamlined, productive work environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Manildra Foods Group
Rocklea, QLD
09.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels with precise forklift operation and proper storage techniques.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
- Expedited order fulfillment with proficient navigation of narrow aisles during the picking process without causing damage or delays.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
- Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks.
- Generated production data to complete necessary paperwork by accurately measuring and weighing materials.
Forklift Operator
Hilton Foods Australia
Brisbane, QLD
03.2023 - 09.2024
- 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.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- 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.
- Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
Line Supervisor
Hilton Foods Australia
Brisbane, QLD
08.2020 - 10.2023
- Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining assembly line processes and implementing new strategies.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Coordinated with other supervisors within facility to manage operations between departments.
- Upheld high-quality standards in the manufacturing process by conducting regular audits of equipment maintenance practices and inspection procedures.
- Reduced employee turnover and increased morale through effective communication, motivation, and team-building initiatives.
- Achieved cost savings through proactive management of inventory levels, reducing waste, rework, or overstocking issues.
- Demonstrated a commitment to employee satisfaction by recognizing individual achievements, celebrating team successes, and promoting professional growth opportunities.
- Monitored day-to-day production operations and identified methods to improve quality and efficiency.
Education
Year 11 - Schooling
Balmoral State High School
Morningside, QLD12.2003
Skills
- Forklift Operation
- Loading and unloading
- Warehouse Operations
- Safety awareness
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Order picking and processing
- Palletizing
- Materials Handling
- Material packaging
- Storage and Organization
- Warehouse Management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Assembly line experience
- Production Assistance
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Manildra Foods Group
09.2023 - Current
Forklift Operator
Hilton Foods Australia
03.2023 - 09.2024
Line Supervisor
Hilton Foods Australia
08.2020 - 10.2023
Year 11 - Schooling
Balmoral State High School