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Eric Sungel Owusu

Eric Sungel Owusu

Birmingham, UNITED KINGDOM

Summary

Dynamic Warehouse Forklift Operator with proven expertise at LINEAGE, excelling in safety compliance and efficient load balancing. Recognized for maintaining high productivity while ensuring workplace cleanliness. Certified in forklift operation as well as reach, I effectively communicate and solve problems, contributing to seamless warehouse logistics and enhancing overall operational efficiency.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Forklift Operator

LINEAGE
Birmingham
05.2024 - Current
  • Operated forklifts to move materials and products within the warehouse.
  • Conducted regular inspections to ensure equipment safety and reliability.
  • Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and containers efficiently.
  • Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
  • Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
  • Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
  • Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
  • Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
  • Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.

Warehouse forklift operator

Job and Talent (BIRMINGHAM OPEN MARKET)
Birmingham
10.2023 - 04.2024
  • Loaded and unloaded lorries with palletised goods to support trans-shipment operations.
  • Drove forklift trucks responsibly, upholding staff and environment safety.
  • Stacked and palletised products following set instructions.
  • Stacked pallets safely within agreed height and weight parameters.
  • Transported pallets of goods to designated areas, continuously meeting productivity targets.
  • Operated lifting trucks with care, prioritising safety of staff and goods.
  • Reported forklift damage and breakdowns for prompt repair.
  • Unloaded pallets and materials safely for onward processing.
  • Used safe manual lifting techniques whilst transporting heavy goods.
  • Returned empty pallets after use, ready for reloading.
  • Used manual handling techniques and roller cages to move crates around warehouse.
  • Weighed goods ahead of transportation to comply with vehicle restrictions.

Driver and forklift operator

Bro Sam Trading and Business Enterprise
Kumasi
01.2015 - 09.2023
  • Operated delivery vehicles to transport goods safely and efficiently.
  • Maintained vehicle cleanliness and performed routine inspections before trips.
  • Assisted in training new drivers on company policies and safety protocols.
  • Recorded mileage, fuel usage, and maintenance needs for vehicle tracking purposes.
  • Delivered packages to customers in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Inspected vehicles for cleanliness and checked gas and oil levels prior to departure.
  • Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
  • Monitored traffic conditions and applied defensive strategies to avoid accidents.
  • Assisted with loading and unloading freight when necessary.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies

KNUST
Kumasi , Ghana
06.2010

SSCE - General Arts

Okomfo Anokye Senior Secondary School
Kumasi, Ghana
08.2005

Skills

  • Forklift operation
  • Safety compliance
  • Load balancing
  • Vehicle inspection
  • Warehouse logistics
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Forklift operator certification
  • Physically fit and agile
  • Record keeping
  • Pallet stacking
  • Safe driver
  • Problem-solving
  • Workplace cleanliness

Training

R/S Forklifts Training

Birmingham B12 9BH

Type: Counterbalance Lift Truck

Certificate No. 1887977

RS Forklifts Training Limited

Birmingham B12 9BH

Type: Back to Back Conversion from C/ B to Reach

Certificate No. 1888041

Referee

On request

Timeline

Warehouse Forklift Operator

LINEAGE
05.2024 - Current

Warehouse forklift operator

Job and Talent (BIRMINGHAM OPEN MARKET)
10.2023 - 04.2024

Driver and forklift operator

Bro Sam Trading and Business Enterprise
01.2015 - 09.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies

KNUST

SSCE - General Arts

Okomfo Anokye Senior Secondary School
Eric Sungel Owusu