Benjamin Mwangi
Scarborough ,ON
Summary
Dynamic and safety-conscious Forklift Operator with proven expertise at Brava Food, enhancing warehouse efficiency through expert material handling and OSHA compliance. A dedicated team player skilled in loading, unloading, and inventory control, consistently achieving production targets while maintaining a clean and organized work environment. Experienced with operating forklifts in fast-paced environments, ensuring smooth material handling and efficient operations. Delivers consistent performance by maintaining equipment and adhering to safety guidelines. Knowledge of warehouse management and logistics coordination.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Brava Food
03.2020 - 04.2024
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Streamlined order processing, organizing goods for easy access and quick dispatch.
Bakery Worker
Festive Bread Company
02.2018 - 01.2020
- Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes, and pies to drive product sales.
- Packaged customer purchases with care and strong organizational skills to facilitate easy carrying and prevent product shifting.
- Ensured consistent quality by adhering to strict food safety regulations and sanitation guidelines throughout all stages of production.
- Reduced waste by efficiently managing inventory and rotating products to ensure freshness.
- Helped customers locate ideal menu items by listening to needs and recommending specific products or services.
- Mixed dough, scaled breads, and cakes, fried doughnuts and performed baking duties.
- Maintained tidy and organized work area to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Measured and mixed ingredients accurately to assist in baking process.
- Recommended new bakery items to customers based on taste preferences, building rapport and boosting sales.
- Wrapped, boxed and weighed bakery department products.
Production Worker
Scent Beverages
02.2015 - 12.2017
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations, contributing to a well-organized work environment for increased productivity.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Met or exceeded daily production targets consistently through efficient task execution and effective time management skills.
- Ensured accurate product labeling, reducing instances of customer dissatisfaction due to mismarked items.
- Managed inventory levels to prevent production delays.
- Reduced waste in the production process by monitoring materials usage and adjusting procedures accordingly.
- Enhanced product quality by conducting regular inspections and identifying areas for improvement.
- Provided support during equipment maintenance, minimizing downtime and ensuring consistent production output.
Education
Certificate -
Kiairathe High School
Muranga Kenya Skills
- Forklift operation
- Forklift operator certification
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Team player
- Warehouse operations
- Warehouse safety
- Material handling
- Safety awareness
- Order picking
- Order picking and processing
- Safe driver
- Materials handling
- Palletizing
- Material packaging
- Shipping and receiving expert
- OSHA compliance
- OSHA workplace safety
- Materials movement
- Product inspection
- Inventory staging
- Equipment operations
- Inventory control
- Materials transport
- Pallet construction
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Brava Food
03.2020 - 04.2024
Bakery Worker
Festive Bread Company
02.2018 - 01.2020
Production Worker
Scent Beverages
02.2015 - 12.2017
Certificate -
Kiairathe High School
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