CHIRAG WALIA
Brampton,Ontario
Summary
Experienced with efficient material handling, ensuring smooth workflow in warehouse operations. Utilizes forklift operation and inventory management skills to maintain organized and accessible storage. Knowledge of safety protocols and team collaboration to support operational goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Material Handler
Fiera Foods
07.2022 - Current
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and high-quality work standards.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
- Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
- Performed inventory control to accurately track product levels.
- Unloaded incoming shipments to verify accuracy of deliveries and check possible damages.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping through diligent documentation of all material transactions and movements within the warehouse.
- Optimized storage solutions, creating more efficient use of warehouse space.
- Reduced material waste by implementing sustainable handling and packaging techniques.
Warehouse Associate
Lululemon Athletica Distribution Center
04.2024 - 03.2025
- Managed inventory processes using RF scanners, improving accuracy and reducing discrepancies by 25%
- Conducted regular safety audits and training sessions, ensuring compliance with all operational safety protocols
- Analyzed shipping processes and implemented improvements, enhancing workflow and reducing retrieval times by 10%
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Increased accuracy in order picking by utilizing electronic scanning devices and following established procedures.
- Consistently met or exceeded productivity targets while maintaining high standards for quality and safety.
Education
COMPUTER SYSTEM TECHNICHIAN -
LOYALIST COLLEGE
TORONTO, ONSkills
- RF Scanner Proficiency
- Inventory Management
- Safety Compliance and Training
- Team Leadership and Training
- Material handling
- Loading and unloading
- Order picking
- Positive attitude
- Workplace cleanliness
- Heavy lifting
- Shipping and receiving
Certification
Certified in using Reach, Rider and Order Picker
Skills And Qualifications
- RF Scanner Proficiency, Utilized RF scanners for real-time inventory tracking, significantly improving accuracy and reducing misplaced items by 30% through streamlined processes.
- Inventory Management, Managed inventory processes, including receiving and shipping, to optimize layout and increase retrieval efficiency by 15%, while maintaining accurate stock levels.
- Safety Compliance and Training, Conducted regular safety audits and training sessions for team members on forklift operation and safety protocols, fostering a culture of safety that reduced accidents.
- Team Leadership and Training, Supervised and trained new hires in warehouse operations and forklift usage, enhancing team performance and operational efficiency through effective mentorship.
Languages
English
Professional Working
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Warehouse Associate
Lululemon Athletica Distribution Center
04.2024 - 03.2025
Material Handler
Fiera Foods
07.2022 - Current
COMPUTER SYSTEM TECHNICHIAN -
LOYALIST COLLEGE
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