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Ben Craven

warehouse operative
Leeds,West yorkshire

Summary

Self-motivated Warehouse Operative offering effective and efficient picking and packing to deadline. Delivering outstanding attention to detail in a fast-moving facility for continued excellent results. Reliable with background in exceeding picking and packing performance targets. Experienced in undertaking stock checks and resolving delivery issues with suppliers. Able to move stock by hand, using forklift truck and lifting gear. Dependable warehouse professional with experience picking, packing and dispatching high-volume orders. Proactively organises storage areas to maximise access and meet different size and shape requirements. Friendly and professional team player. Hardworking with strength and energy to handle demanding work. Understands importance of speed and accuracy to support entire supply chain. Good at managing time, multitasking and following storage plans. Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion. Enthusiastic with 9 years of experience. Secures team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organisation. Shares knowledge to achieve results. Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.

Work history

Warehouse Operator

Poole lighting
Leeds, West yorkshire
04 2016 - 07 2025
  • Performed routine maintenance on warehouse machinery to prevent breakdowns and delays.
  • Picked average of numerous daily orders using picking voice system, and handheld RF scanners.
  • Followed all health and safety guidelines, contributing to a safe workplace environment.
  • Kept clean work areas, promoting better productivity and safety standards.
  • Loaded lorries to facilitate prompt delivery schedules.
  • Stacked pallets, creating an organised storage system.
  • Secured pallets, cages and stillages in line with health and safety standards.
  • Understood and complied with changing safety, quality and production standards.
  • Used forklifts for swift movement of heavy items.
  • Safely operated forklifts, pump trucks and power pallet trucks to unload, lift and transfer warehouse goods.
  • Minimised product damage, ensuring goods were correctly handled and stored to task specifications.
  • Handled Goods In and Goods Out requests in line with company protocols.
  • Worked in team on a fast-paced production line.
  • Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
  • Reported issues and damages to senior warehouse staff, enabling prompt, effective resolutions.
  • Loaded vehicles using best practices to avoid over-weight or balance issues.
  • Followed safety standards for carrying, moving and storing freight.
  • Operated material handling equipment to move large and heavy loads.
  • Followed safety guidelines when operating in hazardous environments.

Education

Copus Christi high school
09/2010 - 07/2015

Building Work

Leeds city collage of building
09/2013 - 07/2015

Skills


  • Stock reworking
  • Stock labelling
  • Loading and unloading
  • Warehouse maintenance
  • Quality checks
  • Forklift and pallet machinery operation
  • Chilled environment experience
  • Repetitive heavy lifting
  • Self-motivated
  • Fast-paced picking and packing

Timeline

Warehouse Operator

Poole lighting
04 2016 - 07 2025

Copus Christi high school
09/2010 - 07/2015

Building Work

Leeds city collage of building
09/2013 - 07/2015
Ben Craven warehouse operative