GURKARAN METTLA
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong foundation in warehouse management and logistics. Demonstrates exceptional skills in time management, communication, and leadership, ensuring efficient operations and compliance with health and safety standards. Proven ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards of manual handling, picking and packing, palletising, and product scanning. Committed to achieving targets through self-motivation and effective decision making.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Warehouse operative
DP WORLD
Birmingham, West Midlands
12.2024 - Current
- Packed orders for timely dispatch to customers and retail outlets.
- Maintained safety regulations by enforcing strict adherence to company policies.
- Maintained safe work environment through adherence to health and safety guidelines.
- Collaborated with other departments smoothly, ensured timely completion of orders.
- Checked goods for defects before packing, ensuring high quality control standards.
- Promoted cleanliness within the workspace, enhanced working conditions for colleagues.
- Prepared shipping labels correctly for seamless delivery process.
- Ensured accurate packaging by diligently following packing instructions.
- Applied manual handling techniques to regularly lift and carry up to 15kg.
Warehouse operative
Screwfix
Stafford, Staffordshire
06.2021 - 07.2024
- Processed orders using handheld scanners with speed and precision.
- Listened closely to instructions, carrying out fast-paced picking and packing in line with targets.
- Attended Health and Safety training to ensure consistent adherence to warehouse safety policies.
- Sorted materials on warehouse racks and shelves.
- Completed basic maintenance on material handling equipment, minimising downtime with regular care.
- Moved stock around by hand, using forklift truck or lifting gear.
- Reported issues and damages to senior warehouse staff, enabling prompt, effective resolutions.
Warehouse assistant
Pargat
West Bromwich, Sandwell
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse equipment to guarantee proper working order.
- Fulfilled high-volume orders in fast-paced picking and packing environments, continually exceeding warehouse targets.
- Consistently achieved daily picking targets through a diligent work ethic.
- Mastered staying calm in stressful situations.
- Engaging with senior colleagues has equipped me with clarity towards tasks.
Shop Assistant
Spon Lane Fish Bar
07.2017 - 08.2017
- Executed tasks such taking customer orders, restocking the shelves and keeping the shop tidy.
- Developed technical experience of stock-control systems.
Education
Construction Project Management -
Aston University
Birmingham, BIR 09.2020 - 07.2022
BTEC Extended Diploma - Information Technology
Halesowen College
Halesowen, DUD 09.2018 - 07.2020
GCSEs -
Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy
Oldbury, SAW 09.2013 - 07.2018
Skills
- Time Management
- Communication
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Decision Making
- Self-motivation
- Leadership
- Picking and packing
- Health and safety compliance
- Manual handling
- Warehouse management
- Palletising
- Target driven
- Product scanning
- Warehouse picking
- Labelling
Hobbies and Interests
Have passion of travelling
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Punjabi
Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Upper intermediate
Timeline
Warehouse operative
DP WORLD
12.2024 - Current
Warehouse operative
Screwfix
06.2021 - 07.2024
Construction Project Management -
Aston University
09.2020 - 07.2022
Warehouse assistant
Pargat
01.2020 - 04.2021
BTEC Extended Diploma - Information Technology
Halesowen College
09.2018 - 07.2020
Shop Assistant
Spon Lane Fish Bar
07.2017 - 08.2017
GCSEs -
Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy
09.2013 - 07.2018
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