Nicholas Wakeham
Plymouth,Devon
Summary
Experienced logistics and warehouse professional with extensive expertise in load balancing, stock location organisation, and material handling. Demonstrates proficiency in forklift operation, equipment maintenance, and safety-conscious practices, ensuring efficient loading and unloading processes. Adept at troubleshooting, stock rotation, and order fulfilment while maintaining dependable attendance and adherence to uniform codes. Skilled in coordinating with teams to optimise warehouse layout navigation and time efficiency. Committed to upholding safety standards and achieving seamless operations within dynamic environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse forklift operator
Gregory Distribution
Plymouth, Devon
01.2021 - 04.2025
- Mastered use of warehouse management system software, improving order processing speed.
- Maintained cleanliness in the work area, promoting a healthy work environment.
- Operated hand-held scanners to update inventory data efficiently.
- Aided in loss prevention efforts through careful handling of products during transportation within the warehouse.
- Followed standard operating procedures whilst handling hazardous materials with a forklift.
- Organised pallets in the warehouse, enhancing space utilisation.
- Ensured safe operation of warehouse forklift by following established safety guidelines.
- Transferred heavy loads across different locations within the warehouse without any damage or accidents.
- Assisted in inventory management by updating records after each transaction.
- Collaborated with team members to fulfil complex orders effectively.
- Demonstrated quick problem-solving skills when faced with mechanical issues regarding the forklift.
- Conducted daily maintenance checks for optimal performance of forklift.
- Enhanced productivity by assisting other team members during peak hours.
- Demonstrated expertise in operating various types of forklifts to meet warehouse needs.
- Contributed to punctual delivery by preparing goods as per dispatch schedules effectively.
- Loaded and unloaded lorries with palletised goods to support trans-shipment operations.
- Stacked and palletised products following set instructions.
- Labelled items clearly and accurately to limit storage and dispatch issues.
- Kept surrounding areas clean and free from obstructions and spills to minimise accidents.
- Stored received goods in logical and organised manner.
- Moved stock at scheduled times to facilitate organised shipments.
- Organised pallets to make locating and dispatching deliveries quicker and easier.
- Performed detailed preoperative forklift inspections to guarantee safe working order.
- Maintained clear and hazard-free work sites.
- Assessed pallet contents matched delivery notes for accurate inventories.
- Monitored forklift operation to maintain safe working order, promptly reporting issues to managers.
- Used manual handling techniques and roller cages to move crates around warehouse.
- Thoroughly inspected forklifts on a weekly basis to identify wear and damage.
- Operated controls to align forklifts and relocate product stacks while mitigating safety risks.
- Drove forklift trucks responsibly, upholding staff and environment safety.
- Stacked pallets safely within agreed height and weight parameters.
- 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.
- Logged materials' movement using barcode scanners.
- Supported logistics teams with stock transportation and dispatch.
Warehouse forklift operator
Gregory Distribution
Willand, Devon
01.2018 - 01.2025
- Mastered use of warehouse management system software, improving order processing speed.
- Maintained cleanliness in the work area, promoting a healthy work environment.
- Operated hand-held scanners to update inventory data efficiently.
- Aided in loss prevention efforts through careful handling of products during transportation within the warehouse.
- Followed standard operating procedures whilst handling hazardous materials with a forklift.
- Organised pallets in the warehouse, enhancing space utilisation.
- Ensured safe operation of warehouse forklift by following established safety guidelines.
- Transferred heavy loads across different locations within the warehouse without any damage or accidents.
- Effectively stacked goods at appropriate places under given instructions, maintaining orderliness in the warehouse.
- Loaded and unloaded lorries, ensuring timely deliveries for customer satisfaction.
- Contributed to efficient workflow by loading and unloading goods using a forklift.
- Promoted safety environment with regular inspection of warehouse equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to fulfil complex orders effectively.
- Demonstrated quick problem-solving skills when faced with mechanical issues regarding the forklift.
- Conducted daily maintenance checks for optimal performance of forklift.
- Demonstrated expertise in operating various types of forklifts to meet warehouse needs.
- Enhanced productivity by assisting other team members during peak hours.
- Contributed to punctual delivery by preparing goods as per dispatch schedules effectively.
- Loaded and unloaded lorries with palletised goods to support trans-shipment operations.
- Stacked and palletised products following set instructions.
- Transported pallets of goods to designated areas, continuously meeting productivity targets.
- Labelled items clearly and accurately to limit storage and dispatch issues.
- Kept surrounding areas clean and free from obstructions and spills to minimise accidents.
- Stored received goods in logical and organised manner.
- Packed and wrapped orders using boxes and duck tape.
- Moved stock at scheduled times to facilitate organised shipments.
- Checked stock and delivery statuses to plan warehouse operations accordingly.
- Organised pallets to make locating and dispatching deliveries quicker and easier.
- Performed detailed preoperative forklift inspections to guarantee safe working order.
- Maintained clear and hazard-free work sites.
- Assessed pallet contents matched delivery notes for accurate inventories.
- Monitored forklift operation to maintain safe working order, promptly reporting issues to managers.
- Used manual handling techniques and roller cages to move crates around warehouse.
- Operated controls to align forklifts and relocate product stacks while mitigating safety risks.
- Thoroughly inspected forklifts on a weekly basis to identify wear and damage.
- Drove forklift trucks responsibly, upholding staff and environment safety.
- Stacked pallets safely within agreed height and weight parameters.
- 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.
- Logged materials' movement using barcode scanners.
- Loaded equipment securely to minimise damage and risk.
- Supported logistics teams with stock transportation and dispatch.
- Updated warehouse databases with stock movement information.
Education
GCSEs - Maths English Science
Kings of wessex
Cheddar, Somerset 09.1998 - 07.2005
Skills
- Logistics insight
- Load balancing proficiency
- Stock location organisation
- Material handling knowledge
- Decision making capacity
- Warehouse operations understanding
- Equipment maintenance acumen
- Picking and packing orders
- Uniform code adherence
- Troubleshooting aptitude
- Stock taking accuracy
- Dependable attendance
- Materials stacking techniques
- Warehouse layout navigation
- Forklift operation
- Order fulfilment
- Stock rotation
- Safety awareness
- Packaging and wrapping
- Pallet stacking
- Heavy lifting
- Manual handling
- Forklift controls
- Safety-conscious
- Forklift safety procedures
- Loading and unloading expertise
- Forklift safety inspections
- Securing loads
- Loading and unloading
- Time efficiency
- Coordination with teams
- Product knowledge
Certification
Forklift Certificate
Scissor lift certificate
Timeline
Warehouse forklift operator
Gregory Distribution
01.2021 - 04.2025
Warehouse forklift operator
Gregory Distribution
01.2018 - 01.2025
GCSEs - Maths English Science
Kings of wessex
09.1998 - 07.2005
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