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Stephen Cockram

Stephen Cockram

Gateshead,Tyne & Wear

Summary

Highly skilled warehouse professional with extensive experience in counterbalance forklift operation, shipping and receiving, and inventory control. Demonstrates proficiency in warehouse management systems, RF scanning equipment, and hazardous materials handling. Known for a proactive approach to health and safety compliance, effective communication, and a positive attitude. Adept at process improvement, stock replenishment, and dispatching goods. Career goal includes leveraging expertise to enhance operational efficiency within a dynamic distribution Centre environment.

Dependable warehouse professional with experience picking, packing and dispatching high-volume orders. Proactively organises storage areas to maximise access and meet different size and shape requirements. Friendly and professional team player.

Offering strong candidate with keen understanding of inventory management and logistics. Knowledgeable about teamwork, communication, and attention to detail. Ready to use and develop organisational, time management, and problem-solving skills in [Desired Position] role.

Experienced and approachable individual with professional, friendly and polite manner. Confident, quick learner comfortable working in fast-paced environments. Maintains excellent quality standards through thorough checks and proactively suggesting process improvements.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work history

Distribution Centre Technician

Zentia Ltd, Formerly Armstrong g World Ind.
Team Valley Gateshead, Tyneside & Wear
07.1985 - 12.2024
  • Coordinated closely with wider team members for successful completion of tasks within deadlines.
  • Loaded lorries to facilitate prompt delivery schedules.
  • Conducted equipment inspections and safety checks to verify proper functionality.
  • Organised products in designated areas, facilitating easier access and retrieval when needed.
  • Handled Goods In and Goods Out requests in line with company protocols.
  • Scanned, sorted and diverted packages in order to carry out picking and packing responsibilities in line with accuracy targets.
  • Operated lifting equipment to transport and store stock.
  • Reported issues and damages to senior warehouse staff, enabling prompt, effective resolutions.
  • Picked average of [Number] daily orders using picking voice system, and handheld RF scanners.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
  • Handled chemicals and waste in line with COSHH regulations.

Education

GCSEs and RTITB Standards for FLT -

None

Skills

  • Self-motivation
  • Counterbalance Forklift operation
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Manual handling training
  • Forklift driving
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Order picking and processing
  • Proactive approach
  • Safety compliance
  • Dispatching goods experience
  • Barcode scanning
  • Distribution centre operations
  • Process Improvement
  • Warehouse Management Systems proficiency
  • Shipping and receiving knowledge
  • Stock replenishment
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • RF scanning equipment
  • Warehouse Management Systems
  • Computer literacy
  • Positive attitude
  • Effective communication
  • Flexible in task assignments
  • Materials storage procedures
  • Inventory control
  • Inventory organization
  • Delivery operations

Affiliations

  • Photography, Walking, Sport

Accomplishments

Awards for excellence, in warehouse projects

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Distribution Centre Technician

Zentia Ltd, Formerly Armstrong g World Ind.
07.1985 - 12.2024

GCSEs and RTITB Standards for FLT -

None

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