Chai Apu
Huntly,Waikato
Summary
Forklift Operator with 8 years of experience lifting and carrying heavy loads using warehouse equipment. Highly proficient in the operation of various classes of forklifts, I am a talented problem-solver with experience in safely moving materials in high-volume warehouse environments. I posses a strong knowledge of inventory management as well as shipping and receiving procedures. I am a highly-motivated employee with the desire to take on new challenges. A strong work ethic, with a knack for adaptability. I work effectively unsupervised and am able to quickly master new skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
DSL
Manukau, Auckland
10.2017 - 08.2022
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Transported materials between storage areas, loading docks and delivery vehicles as needed.
- Stacked loaded pallets in designated areas using proper stacking methods according to company policies and procedures.
- Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
Demolition Worker
WasteX Ltd
Manukau, Auckland
01.2010 - 10.2017
- Operated heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers, and jackhammers to demolish buildings.
- Assisted in the removal of hazardous materials from demolition sites.
- Loaded debris onto trucks for disposal or recycling.
- Inspected building structures to identify potential safety hazards.
- Demolished walls, floors, and other components of buildings using hand tools and power tools.
- Prepared demolition sites by clearing away obstructions and barricading areas.
- Removed fixtures such as windows, doors, plumbing fixtures and electrical wiring systems.
- Separated recyclable material such as metal beams and piping for salvage or reuse.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations on all job sites.
- Maintained records of demolished materials for waste management purposes.
- Worked closely with construction crews to coordinate efforts between demolition and new construction projects.
- Erected scaffolding to provide access to upper levels of buildings being demolished.
- Cleared rubble from demolition sites after completion of work.
- Followed environmental guidelines when disposing of debris from demolition sites.
Education
Certificate Levels 2 & 3 - Chef Training
Auckland Hotel And Chef College
Auckland, NZ11-2000
High School Diploma -
James Cook High School
Manurewa, NZ12-1998
Skills
- Material Handling
- Production Reporting
- Forklift Operation
- Warehouse picking
- Inventory staging
- Stock allocation
- Palletizing
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Deadline-driven
- Lift Equipment Operation
- RF scanner
- Warehouse Operations
- Stock management
- Stock Rotation
- Staging and sorting
- Debris Removal
- Physical Stamina
- Waste disposal
- Site preparation
- Materials Salvage
- Hazardous Material Handling
- Structural demolition
- Protective Equipment
- Power Tool Operation
- Asbestos abatement
- Worksite preparation
- Scaffolding Setup
- Surface Preparation
- Hand and power tools
- Problem-Solving
- Safety understanding
- Punctual and Dependable
- Strong Work Ethic
Affiliations
- Avid sports enthusiast, namely Rugby League, Union and Softball
- Proud Home Chef
- Gardening and general home maintenance and improvement
Timeline
Forklift Operator
DSL
10.2017 - 08.2022
Demolition Worker
WasteX Ltd
01.2010 - 10.2017
Certificate Levels 2 & 3 - Chef Training
Auckland Hotel And Chef College
High School Diploma -
James Cook High School
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