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Hope Matthews-Rapata

Wairakei,Taupo

Summary

Cooperative forklift operator with several years of experience lifting and carrying heavy loads using warehouse equipment. Qualified to operate various classes of forklifts and practiced in wide range of heavy equipment. Talented problem-solver with strong ethics, integrity and relationship-building abilities. Organized professional experienced in safely moving materials in high-volume warehouse environments. Strong knowledge of inventory management as well as shipping and receiving procedures. Ambitious and hardworking with drive to deliver top-quality results.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Forklift Operator

Healthcare Logistics
Airport Oakes, Auckland
03.2023 - 10.2024
  • Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks and containers using a forklift.
  • Operated high-reach truck to transfer product between warehouse locations.
  • Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
  • Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
  • Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
  • Replenished stock locations using a reach truck.
  • Ensured general hygiene standards.

Forklift Operator

Propharma
Airport Oakes, Auckland
01.2022 - 03.2023
  • Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks and containers using a forklift.
  • Operated high-reach truck to transfer product between warehouse locations.
  • Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
  • Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
  • Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
  • Replenished stock locations using a reach truck.
  • Ensured general hygiene standards.

Freight Handler

Post Haste
Raumanga, Whangarei
06.2021 - 01.2022
  • Loaded and unloaded freight from trucks using a forklift, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
  • Maintained accurate records of freight received and shipped out.
  • Organized freight in warehouse according to size and weight requirements.
  • Operated powered industrial equipment such as forklifts safely and efficiently in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Scanned and documented freights and assigned appropriate marking labels with identifying information.
  • Assisted in training new warehouse employees.
  • Inspected and reported or repaired damaged cargo.
  • Used boards and pallets to stack freight at designated locations.
  • Transported freights using forklifts, pallet jacks and reach trucks.
  • Verified shipping labels as orders came in.
  • Ensured general hygiene standards.

Store Room Assistant

New World
Kerikeri, Northland
12.2020 - 06.2021
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks using a forklift.
  • Receipted pallets into the system using a handheld scanner.
  • Checked stock was all there, confirming the packing slips received on the pallets.
  • Put stock away in its designated areas in the store room.
  • Restocked shelves in store.
  • Put stock on top of shelves, ready for capping.
  • Ensured general hygiene standards.

Forklift Operator

Visy Board
Rukuhia, Hamilton
12.2019 - 12.2020
  • Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks and containers using a counterbalance.
  • Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
  • Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
  • Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
  • Staged pallets in the loading bays, ready to be loaded onto trucks for distribution.
  • Retrieved pallets off a conveyor belt with the counterbalance.
  • Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
  • Stacked loaded pallets in designated areas using proper stacking methods according to company policies and procedures.
  • Ensured general hygiene standards.

Forklift Operator

Ceva Logistics
East Tamaki, Auckland
10.2018 - 12.2019
  • Picked orders on pallets and stillages using a reach truck.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with both counterbalance and reach truck.
  • Replenished stock locations using a reach truck.
  • Assigned pallets to their designated areas, according to the warehouse location systems.
  • Operated high reach forklift to transport and stack materials in warehouse.
  • Loaded and unloaded pallets from trucks according to customer instructions.
  • Utilized RF scanner technology for tracking product movement throughout warehouse.
  • Utilized RF scanner technology for picking orders.
  • Ensured general hygiene standards.

Forklift Operator

Mondiale
Airport Oakes, Auckland
01.2018 - 10.2018
  • Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks and containers using forklift.
  • Operated high reach forklift to transfer materials between warehouse locations.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and staged products in the designated areas according to company policies and procedures.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records of all incoming and outgoing goods.
  • Used RF scanning devices to locate product in the warehouse for picking purposes.
  • Picked orders in the warehouse on a stock picker.
  • Provided support with order fulfillment activities such as packing orders for shipment.
  • Documented movements using computer tracking systems.
  • Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
  • Ensured general hygiene standards.

Forklift Operator

Asahi Beverages
Papakura, Auckland
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with merchandise for distribution.
  • Packed products in accordance with specified instructions.
  • Wrapped and dispatched pallets securely using appropriate packing materials.
  • Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, shrink wrap machines, and other equipment as needed.
  • Picked orders according to customer specifications, utilizing order sheets, pick lists, and item numbers.
  • Used RF scanner technology to scan pallets and pick orders.
  • Used RF scanner technology to locate product in the warehouse for picking purposes.
  • Used handheld scanners to key in data for packages.
  • Ensured general hygiene standards.

Forklift Operator

Allied Liquor
Wiri, Auckland
06.2016 - 01.2017
  • Picked orders according to customer specifications, utilizing order sheets, pick lists, and item numbers.
  • Loaded and unloaded pallets of product onto trucks using a forklift.
  • Organized items according to size, type, style, color, or product code.
  • Assisted with shipping and receiving activities as needed.
  • Processed orders by picking products from shelves within the warehouse.
  • Unloaded incoming supplies and placed them into designated storage areas.
  • Managed stock rotation ensuring that older stock is used first.
  • Cleaned up spills or debris in work areas immediately following an incident.
  • Operated forklift to transport goods throughout warehouse.
  • Loaded or unloaded shipments on trucks.
  • Located, pulled and prepared orders.
  • Boxed, labeled and added shrink wrapping to items.
  • Staged goods in loading dock area.
  • Ensured general hygiene standards.

Forklift Operator

NZ Safety Blackwoods
Wiri, Auckland
06.2015 - 06.2016
  • Operated a Reach Truck to move materials and products in warehouse facility.
  • Loaded, unloaded, picked, and staged product for shipping or receiving purposes.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks and courier vans using a counterbalance.
  • Picked orders on a stock picker.
  • Put pallets away using a reach truck.
  • Utilized RF scanner technology to scan pallets and pick orders.
  • Utilized RF scanner technology to locate product in the warehouse for picking purposes.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records of all items handled.
  • Stacked loaded pallets in designated areas using proper stacking methods according to company policies and procedures.

Picker Packer

Linfox Ltd
Airport Oakes, Auckland
11.2014 - 06.2015
  • Labeled packages accurately with destination addresses for shipping purposes.
  • Picked orders on an electric pallet truck.
  • Put pallets away using a reach truck.
  • Utilized RF scanner technology to scan pallets and pick orders.
  • Utilized RF scanner technology to locate product in the warehouse for picking purposes.
  • Picked orders according to customer specifications, utilizing order sheets, pick lists, and item numbers.
  • Operated warehouse machinery such as forklifts to move materials within the facility.
  • Replenished stock locations with a reach truck.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with a counterbalance.
  • Ensured general hygiene standards.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

Whangaroa College
Kaeo, NZ

Skills

  • Inventory staging
  • RF Scanning
  • Production Scheduling
  • Forklift Operation
  • Product Inspection
  • Palletizing
  • Stock allocation
  • Material Handling
  • Warehouse picking
  • Shipment Processing
  • Warehouse Management Systems
  • Team Player
  • Barcode scanning
  • Physically fit and agile
  • Optimizing efficiency
  • Heavy equipment operations
  • Forklift Operator Certification
  • Warehouse Safety

Certification

  • Counter-Balance Forklift License
  • High Reach Forklift License
  • Stock-Picker Forklift License

Timeline

Forklift Operator

Healthcare Logistics
03.2023 - 10.2024

Forklift Operator

Propharma
01.2022 - 03.2023

Freight Handler

Post Haste
06.2021 - 01.2022

Store Room Assistant

New World
12.2020 - 06.2021

Forklift Operator

Visy Board
12.2019 - 12.2020

Forklift Operator

Ceva Logistics
10.2018 - 12.2019

Forklift Operator

Mondiale
01.2018 - 10.2018

Forklift Operator

Asahi Beverages
01.2017 - 01.2018

Forklift Operator

Allied Liquor
06.2016 - 01.2017

Forklift Operator

NZ Safety Blackwoods
06.2015 - 06.2016

Picker Packer

Linfox Ltd
11.2014 - 06.2015

Some College (No Degree) -

Whangaroa College

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