Joshua Rawlins
Christchurch,New Zealand
Summary
Detail-oriented professional skilled in warehouse operations, specializing in forklift operation and inventory management. Recognized for maintaining safety standards while effectively managing multiple tasks to support operational efficiency and team goals.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Temp Worker
Canrecruit
, Christchurch
08.2024 - Current
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to move materials across the warehouse.
- Assisted in loading and unloading shipments for efficient inventory management.
- Followed safety protocols to reduce workplace hazards and prevent accidents.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in work areas to ensure safety standards.
Forklift operator / Warehouse manager
Hilton Haulage
Christchurch, Canterbury
01.2022 - 07.2024
- Followed safety protocols and regulations for operating a forklift.
- Demonstrated proficiency in operating a range of forklifts to transport materials and goods safely.
- Practiced safe driving habits while maneuvering around warehouse environments.
- Continuously monitored surroundings for potential hazards or obstacles during operation of forklifts.
- Inspected forklift equipment daily to ensure proper functioning.
- Placed and arranged items and packages on pallets for transport.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory loading, unloading, and transporting.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory activities to ensure efficient tracking of loading, unloading, and transporting.
- Combined pallets for efficient storage and transport. for incoming goods and deliveries.
- Coordinated with supervisors and team members to ensure safe and effective handling of products.
- Communicated with supervisors and team members to ensure proper product handling.
- Utilized scanners and databases for precise tracking of packages and deliveries to enhance workflow.
- Displayed ability to work well under pressure and follow strict deadlines efficiently.
- Adapted quickly to changes in production schedules and adjusted workflow accordingly.
- Identified workplace safety hazards and reported findings to supervisors.
- Cleaned spills and removed obstructions from forklift driving paths.
- Used radios to communicate with other team members and streamline work processes.
Dyecut operator
Opel Packaging
Christchurch, Canterbury
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Reported damaged and misplaced items to supervisors, implementing corrective actions to prevent future issues.
- Assisted with loading and unloading freight from delivery vehicles utilizing the appropriate tools.
- Applied sound judgment when making decisions pertaining to loading and unloading items onto vehicles.
- Proposed enhancements to operational processes for shipping and receiving, aiming for greater efficiency.
- Monitored inventory levels, identifying and reporting discrepancies to management for timely resolution.
- Collaborated with warehouse personnel to ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Contributed ideas towards improving operational processes related to shipping and receiving activities.
- Assisted customers with loading and unloading cargo onto their vehicles.
- Reported damaged and misplaced items to supervisors and took steps to avoid further complications.
Order Fulfillment Associate
Amart Furniture
Mackey, Queensland
03.2018 - 05.2020
- Identified and implemented continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing departmental efficiency.
- Ensured accuracy by meticulously verifying product codes, quantities, and sizes.
- Demonstrated attention to detail while verifying product codes, quantities, sizes.
- Verified accuracy of orders by comparison to pick slips.
- Picked customer orders, reviewing for correct number and type of product to eliminate errors.
- Proposed and executed operational improvements, contributing to enhanced effectiveness within the department.
- Hand-selected and packed orders for shipment according to customer specifications.
- Maintained up-to-date records of all shipments, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of customer orders.
- Employed proficient knowledge of packing material selection for optimal protection during transit.
- Sorted goods for distribution in designated areas.
- Assembled customer orders from stock and placed orders on pallets or shelves.
- Managed stock replenishment activities including restocking shelves and storage areas.
- Performed regular cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy throughout the warehouse.
- Maintained cleanliness standards within the warehouse area by following established guidelines.
- Displayed excellent communication skills when interacting with customers, vendors and colleagues alike.
- Organized and cleaned work area to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Identified opportunities for improving operational effectiveness through continuous improvement initiatives.
- Loaded and unloaded items using material handling equipment.
- Stored supplies in designated areas to keep work area organized.
- Verified accuracy of orders by comparison to pick slips.
Education
Year 12 -
St Patrick's Collage
Mackey, QLD, AustraliaSkills
- Forklift operation
- Inventory management
- Load/unload shipments
- Warehouse Management
- Warehouse logistics
- Forklift Inspection
- Material packaging
- Production Reporting
- Forklift Inspection
- Safety compliance
- Warehouse Safety
- Order fulfillment
- Adaptability
- Organizational skills
- Order fulfillment
Certification
- OSH
- NZ Drivers License
- F endorsement
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 11/20/92
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Temp Worker
Canrecruit
08.2024 - Current
Forklift operator / Warehouse manager
Hilton Haulage
01.2022 - 07.2024
Dyecut operator
Opel Packaging
04.2021 - 11.2021
Order Fulfillment Associate
Amart Furniture
03.2018 - 05.2020
Year 12 -
St Patrick's Collage