Chad Laforme
Toronto,ON
Summary
Accomplished Warehouse Supervisor with 15 years of experience, enhancing warehouse efficiency and team productivity. Expert in forklift operation and certified, with a knack for fostering teamwork and collaboration. Significantly improved loading processes and inventory management, demonstrating a strong blend of leadership and operational skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator/Supervisor
Walmart
2021.07 - Current
- Managed scheduling and workload distribution, maximizing productivity without overwhelming team members or compromising quality of work.
- 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.
Forklift Operator/Inventory Specialist
Absolute Inc
2015.05 - 2021.08
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
- Boosted team morale and performance, organizing regular training sessions and motivational meetings.
Warehouse Shipper/Forklift Operator
Jan-Mar Sales Ltd
2009.06 - 2015.04
- Increased warehouse efficiency by streamlining shipping processes and implementing innovative solutions.
- Reduced order processing time with diligent organization of products and accurate documentation.
- Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility, taking on additional responsibilities during peak periods to ensure the team met all objectives.
- Expedited shipment handling, prioritizing urgent orders to ensure on-time delivery for clients with tight deadlines.
- Managed inventory control, verifying quantities received against invoices and updating system records accordingly.
Education
O.S.S.D -
Bloor Collegiate Institute
Toronto, ON1999
Skills
- Forklift Operation
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse Operations
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Inventory Counts
- Warehouse Management Systems
- Team Development
- MS Office
- Safety awareness
- Inventory staging
- Heavy industrial equipment
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Counterbalance Forklift Certification
Davis Training Inc. - Forklift, Crane & Safety Training, Toronto, ON - June 2007
Timeline
Forklift Operator/Supervisor
Walmart
2021.07 - Current
Forklift Operator/Inventory Specialist
Absolute Inc
2015.05 - 2021.08
Warehouse Shipper/Forklift Operator
Jan-Mar Sales Ltd
2009.06 - 2015.04
O.S.S.D -
Bloor Collegiate Institute