Usaia Waqatairewa
Regents Park,NSW
Summary
Dynamic Forklift Operator with proven expertise at TSS in optimizing warehouse efficiency and safety. Skilled in forklift operation and warehouse organization, I excel at loading and unloading shipments while maintaining a clean work environment. My attention to detail and problem-solving abilities contribute to minimizing product damage and enhancing team productivity.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator
TSS
04.2023 - Current
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
Forklift Operator
Hunters Express
08.2008 - 04.2022
- 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 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.
- Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation, contributing to a stronger workforce.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.
Education
Belmore Boys High School
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Warehouse organization
- Truck loading and unloading
- Problem-solving
- Loading and unloading
- Pallet jack operation
- Workplace cleanliness
- Warehouse safety
- Shipment receiving
- Equipment maintenance
- First aid training
- Attention to detail
- Safe forklift operation
- Warehouse operations
Timeline
Warehouse Forklift Operator
TSS
04.2023 - Current
Forklift Operator
Hunters Express
08.2008 - 04.2022
Belmore Boys High School
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