Robert Nicholas Thomas
Leicester,Leicestershire
Summary
Highly skilled warehouse professional with extensive experience in fast-paced picking and packing, forklift and pallet machinery operation, and manual handling. Demonstrates expertise in damage control, labelling, fresh produce handling, and overall warehouse operations. Proven ability to efficiently manage stock through quality control, palletising, and inventory organisation. Adept at loading and unloading techniques, product scanning, and ensuring safety compliance within the warehouse environment. Certified forklift operator committed to maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency while achieving targets. Career goal includes advancing to a senior warehouse management role to further contribute to operational excellence.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Warehouse operative
BPW Limited
Leicester, Leicestershire
04.2022 - Current
- Liaised with suppliers, resolved issues related to deliveries and supplies.
- Improved efficiency with meticulous coordination of stock and inventory control.
- Facilitated smooth workflow by promptly processing incoming stocks.
- Ensured high standards of cleanliness by regularly sanitising warehouse equipment.
- Operated forklift trucks to efficiently manage heavy loads in the warehouse.
- Assisted team members in loading large items safely onto delivery trucks.
- Replenished shelves as needed, helped maintain adequate stock levels at all times.
- Packed orders for timely dispatch to customers and retail outlets.
- Reduced damages with careful handling and storage of fragile items.
- Maintained safety regulations by enforcing strict adherence to company policies.
- Managed disposal of waste materials, maintained clean working environment.
- Coordinated with management, contributed valuable input during team meetings.
- Filed records to maintain accurate stock documentation.
- Checked invoices against delivered items to ensure accuracy in record keeping.
- Assisted in logistics planning for seamless transportation of goods.
- Sorted materials into appropriate areas for easy access and organisation.
- Collaborated on stock checking routines, provided accurate inventory updates.
- Inspected goods upon arrival, reported any discrepancies or damages.
- Performed general maintenance tasks around the warehouse, ensured a safe work environment.
- Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
- Maintained clean, safe and orderly warehouse space.
- Prepared items for timely dispatch and safe transportation.
- Completed work following safety rules for best working practices.
- Sorted materials on warehouse racks and shelves.
- Cleaned and tidied work areas to meet inspection requirements.
- Listened closely to instructions, carrying out fast-paced picking and packing in line with targets.
- Reported issues and damages to senior warehouse staff, enabling prompt, effective resolutions.
- 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.
- Performed tagging and labelling of warehouse inventory.
- Maintained and cleaned warehouse equipment following set procedures.
- Moved stock around by hand, using forklift truck or lifting gear.
- Stored products in appropriate storage areas to maximise space within warehouse.
- Received deliveries and helped to coordinate storage.
- Recorded number and quality of products, taking appropriate action of defective items.
- Carried out stock control and maintained quality standards high for audits.
- Operated lifting equipment to transport and store stock.
- Followed safety guidelines when operating in hazardous environments.
- 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.
- Maintained employee safety through observation of surroundings when moving cargo.
- Stacked and organised freight at specified areas using boards or pallets.
- Tracked storage locations within warehouses, maintaining smooth-running retrieval operations.
- Conducted quality assessment before transporting goods, assessing for breakages or imperfections.
- Completed basic maintenance on material handling equipment, minimising downtime with regular care.
- Operated forklifts to lift and move heavy cargo to designated areas.
- Braced and padded items to prevent shifting or damage during transport.
- Operated controls to transfer loose materials between transport and storage containers.
- Kept accurate and up-to-date freight records on Syspro system.
General warehouse operative
Evolution Foods
Wellington, Telford and Wrekin
11.2019 - 03.2022
- Improved inventory management with regular stock checks.
- Coordinated product distribution for timely deliveries.
- Utilised pallet jacks and forklifts with strict attention to safety protocols.
- Assured safety of team members by strictly adhering to health and safety standards.
- Assisted in organising physical inventories for improved stock visibility.
- Maintained cleanliness of the warehouse, promoting a tidy working environment.
- Facilitated smooth workflow, minimising disruptions during peak hours.
- Packed goods securely to prevent damage during transportation.
- Prepared shipping documents to facilitate efficient dispatch procedures,.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives whilst maintaining high-quality standards.
- Reduced misplacement issues by labelling items clearly before storage.
- Managed waste disposal responsibly, promoting environmental sustainability.
- Handled fragile items with care, preventing damages or losses.
- Loaded and unloaded delivery vehicles, ensuring accurate order fulfilment.
- Contributed to a collaborative work environment through effective communication skills.
- Met tight deadlines with efficient multi-tasking capabilities.
- Streamlined processes by sorting received products according to set guidelines,.
- Prepared items for timely dispatch and safe transportation.
- Reported issues and damages to senior warehouse staff, enabling prompt, effective resolutions.
- Maintained clean, safe and orderly warehouse space.
- Moved stock around by hand, using forklift truck or lifting gear.
- Minimised product damage, ensuring goods were correctly handled and stored to task specifications.
- Carried out stock control and maintained quality standards high for audits.
- Received deliveries and helped to coordinate storage.
- Completed work following safety rules for best working practices.
- Loaded packaged goods on to trucks for shipping.
- Sorted materials on warehouse racks and shelves.
- Operated lifting equipment to transport and store stock.
- Attended Health and Safety training to ensure consistent adherence to warehouse safety policies.
- Performed tagging and labelling of warehouse inventory.
- Cleaned and tidied work areas to meet inspection requirements.
- Recorded number and quality of products, taking appropriate action of defective items.
- Stored products in appropriate storage areas to maximise space within warehouse.
- Assisted with loading and unloading of vehicles manually and using machines.
- Followed safety guidelines when operating in hazardous environments.
- 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.
- Maintained employee safety through observation of surroundings when moving cargo.
- Loaded vehicles using best practices to avoid over-weight or balance issues.
- Obeyed weight restrictions when loading cargo into transport.
- Operated forklifts to lift and move heavy cargo to designated areas.
- Conducted quality assessment before transporting goods, assessing for breakages or imperfections.
- Followed safety standards for carrying, moving and storing freight.
- Completed basic maintenance on material handling equipment, minimising downtime with regular care.
Welder fabricator
Salop Design
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
02.2019 - 11.2019
- Demonstrated proficiency in MIG, TIG and stick welding for varied project requirements.
- Fabricated large steel structures to precise specifications.
- Performed technical drawings interpretation accurately, minimising errors in final output.
- Delivered quality workmanship with adherence to required standards.
- Utilised hand tools efficiently, speeding up fabrication processes.
- Maintained high production levels through proficient use of various welding techniques.
- Welded stainless steel and aluminium materials for diverse applications.
- Reduced production downtime by performing regular equipment maintenance checks.
- Met tight deadlines by managing time and resources effectively.
- Cut materials with precision using power saws, achieving accurate results.
- Collaborated effectively with team members for project completion.
- Improved workflow efficiency by maintaining clean and organised work areas.
- Constructed metal components by reading detailed blueprints.
- Ensured safety regulations were adhered to, promoting a safe working environment.
- Operated grinders, clamps and drills to safety standards.
- Created heavy and light steel fabrications to exact blueprints.
- Detected welding defects and performed required repairs.
- Used flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions in welding.
- Safely operated heavy machinery to perform operations to highest standards.
- Utilised welding tools and equipment to practise safety measures.
- Accurately assessed welding progress against project goals by maintaining and updating daily work and material logs.
- Removed rough spots using portable grinders, hand files and scrapers.
- Interpreted engineering drawings to meet required fabrication specifications.
- Read and interpreted engineering drawings and blueprints to perform welding according to task specifications.
- Evaluated welding requirements and selected appropriate materials and tools to complete tasks on time and within budget.
- Interpreted engineering blueprints follow job specifications.
- Crafted sheet metal work to bespoke requirements for built-to-order projects.
- Evaluated welding materials to address size and quality demands.
- Measured component pieces and checked values against task specifications.
- Operated welding tools and equipment safely to minimise error and risk.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Cut and handled metal and associated materials with care to eliminate damage.
- Created structures using MIG, TIG and arc welding methods.
- Identified welding defects and completed swift, quality repairs.
- Removed rough spots from work pieces with portable grinders, hand files and scrapers.
- Measured materials meticulously to avoid errors in completed structures.
- Assessed welding materials against engineering drawings to meet size and quality demands.
- Implemented various welding, joining and soldering techniques to meet individual project requirements.
- Melted and deposited metal from electrode to workpieces using MIG gun arc.
- Communicated with site teams to aid smooth project completion.
- Interpreted engineering blueprints to meet exact job specifications.
- Verified correct metal temperature to avoid warping, shrinkage or distortion.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Mechanics
Shrewsbury college of Arts and Technology
Shrewsbury 09.2005 - 07.2006
Skills
- Fast-paced picking and packing
- Forklift and pallet machinery operation
- Manual handling
- Machinery operation
- Damage control
- Labelling
- Fresh produce handling
- Warehouse operations
- Loading and unloading techniques
- Product scanning
- Self-motivated
- Target driven
- Warehouse picking
- Forklift operation
- Quality Control
- Palletising
- Stock management
- Wrapping and boxing
- Order picking and processing
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- [Type] truck operations
- Inventory organisation
- Safe and efficient driving
- Materials handling and transport
- Warehouse environment safety
- Labelling and boxing
- Box lifting
- Lifting and sorting
- Forklift certified
- Safety compliance
- Purchase order verification
- Assembly and production
- Quantity calculations
Timeline
Warehouse operative
BPW Limited
04.2022 - Current
General warehouse operative
Evolution Foods
11.2019 - 03.2022
Welder fabricator
Salop Design
02.2019 - 11.2019
Certificate of Higher Education - Mechanics
Shrewsbury college of Arts and Technology
09.2005 - 07.2006
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