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Katie Wood

Higham,North

Summary

Dedicated warehouse professional with expertise in cross-cultural competency and efficient operations. Proven ability to handle warehouse equipment, including forklift and pallet machinery, while ensuring health and safety compliance. Skilled in picking, packing, and dispatching with a strong focus on teamwork and collaboration. Committed to maintaining a safe warehouse environment and optimising processes for enhanced productivity.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Workhouse Operative

DHL/Homebase
Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
03.2001 - 02.2025
  • Loaded and unloaded delivery vehicles, ensured safe transport of goods.
  • Packed orders for timely dispatch to customers and retail outlets.
  • Operated forklift trucks to efficiently manage heavy loads in the warehouse.
  • Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
  • Prepared items for timely dispatch and safe transportation.
  • Completed work following safety rules for best working practices.
  • Listened closely to instructions, carrying out fast-paced picking and packing in line with targets.
  • Minimised product damage, ensuring goods were correctly handled and stored to task specifications.
  • Attended Health and Safety training to ensure consistent adherence to warehouse safety policies.
  • Moved stock around by hand, using forklift truck or lifting gear.
  • Assisted with loading and unloading of vehicles manually and using machines.
  • Operated lifting equipment to transport and store stock.
  • Followed safety standards for carrying, moving and storing freight.
  • Operated material handling equipment to move large and heavy loads.
  • Followed precise orders to assist with continuous flow of goods coming in and out of distribution centre.
  • Operated forklifts to lift and move heavy cargo to designated areas.

Lifeguard

Wellingborough Swimming Pool
Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
02.2000 - 02.2001
  • Performed routine maintenance tasks for clean and safe facilities.
  • Ensured safety of swimmers by diligent monitoring of pool activities.
  • Assisted swimmers in distress, preventing potential accidents.
  • Managed general housekeeping duties around the pool area for a pleasant environment.
  • Enforced strict pool rules, reducing risk of accidents dramatically.

Warehouse Operative

Agency Work
Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
09.1997 - 01.2000

Various warehouse jobs, mostly involving picking and packing.

Skills

  • Cross-Cultural competency
  • Efficient and proactive
  • Picking, packing and dispatching
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Warehouse equipment handling
  • Forklift and pallet machinery operation
  • Warehouse environment safety

Affiliations

  • Keeping fit
  • Sports, mainly football
  • Travel
  • Reading

Certification

REACH Truck Licence

LLOP Licence

First Aid Certificate

Edexcel Level 2 Certificate in Warehousing and Storage

Edexcel Level 2 Certificate in Employee Rights and Responsibilities in the Logistics Industry


Timeline

Workhouse Operative

DHL/Homebase
03.2001 - 02.2025

Lifeguard

Wellingborough Swimming Pool
02.2000 - 02.2001

Warehouse Operative

Agency Work
09.1997 - 01.2000
Katie Wood