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Nigel Woods

Nigel Woods

Toronto,Ontario

Summary

Dynamic Forklift Operator with proven expertise at Metro Supply Chain, excelling in safety compliance and inventory management. Skilled in equipment maintenance and load verification, I consistently enhanced warehouse efficiency and accuracy. A collaborative team player, I effectively streamlined operations, ensuring secure handling of goods and maintaining optimal performance of machinery.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Forklift Operator

Metro Supply Chain
Toronto, Canada
10.2017 - 03.2025
  • Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
  • Checked expiration dates on products prior to stocking shelves or shipping out orders.
  • Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
  • Adhered strictly to company policies concerning operation of material handling equipment.
  • Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
  • Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
  • Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
  • Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
  • Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
  • Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
  • Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
  • Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
  • Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
  • Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
  • Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
  • Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
  • Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
  • Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
  • Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
  • Reported safety and quality issues to management.
  • Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
  • Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
  • Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
  • Ensured efficient handling of merchandise and products to maintain inventory accuracy.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse operations and increase productivity.
  • Performed daily equipment checks to verify proper operation and minimize downtime.
  • Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
  • Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
  • Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.

Education

GED -

Bishop College
Georgetown St Vincent
06-1996

Skills

  • Forklift operation
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Safety compliance
  • Inventory management
  • Load verification
  • Warehouse organization

Certification

  • PHS Truck and Forklift Certificate issued September 2017
  • Updated March 24, 2025 Expiry March 23, 2027

References

References available upon request.

Work Availability

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Timeline

Forklift Operator

Metro Supply Chain
10.2017 - 03.2025

GED -

Bishop College
Nigel Woods