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David Nairne

Toronto

Summary

Skilled Warehouse Forklift Driver with significant experience in shipping, receiving and warehouse operations. Strong ability to operate heavy machinery, manage inventory, and adhere to safety regulations. Proven track record of improving efficiency in delivery processes and contributing positively to team dynamics. Known for reliability, punctuality, and commitment to maintaining high standards of organization within fast-paced environments.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
2011
2011
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Warehouse Forklift Driver

Nike
Toronto
02.2024 - 01.2025
  • Operated forklifts to transport goods efficiently within the warehouse.
  • Loaded and unloaded shipments following safety protocols and procedures.
  • Conducted daily inspections of forklift equipment for safety compliance.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and productivity.
  • Followed company guidelines for handling materials and hazardous substances securely.
  • Operated forklift to transport materials between loading, unloading, processing and storage areas.
  • Inspected forklift daily before operating, corrected low fluid levels and followed operating procedures, guidelines and safety rules.
  • Adhered strictly to safety regulations when operating machinery in order to prevent accidents or injuries.
  • Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding daily tasks and progress.
  • Received incoming shipments, verified contents against packing slips and placed items into designated locations within the warehouse facility.
  • Provided assistance with loading and unloading containers onto trailers utilizing a hand jack or electric pallet jack.
  • Collaborated with co-workers to complete projects efficiently while adhering to company policies and procedures.
  • Stacked boxes onto pallets according to customer specifications for outbound shipments.
  • Organized products in an orderly fashion ensuring accuracy of inventory counts.
  • Ensured that all pallets were properly labeled before being moved from one area to another.
  • Reviewed work orders to determine material and equipment needed to execute freight movement.
  • Maintained accurate inventory of products stored in warehouse.
  • Picked and palletized orders to build delivery loads.
  • Filled out inspection logs at beginning of each shift.
  • Assisted other departments as needed during peak periods or special projects.
  • Maintained records of material being moved with daily production sheets and RFID tracking devices.
  • Retrieved orders from shelves using order picker or reach truck.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with product in a safe and timely manner.
  • Responsible for keeping work area neat, clean, organized and free of debris at all times.
  • Followed all safety protocols when operating equipment including wearing appropriate PPE.
  • Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
  • Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
  • Prepared finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling and packing product.
  • Reported safety and quality issues to management.
  • Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
  • Performed daily equipment checks to verify proper operation and minimize downtime.
  • Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse operations and increase productivity.
  • Ensured efficient handling of merchandise and products to maintain inventory accuracy.
  • Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
  • Inspected product load for accuracy to foster timely and complete delivery.
  • Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
  • Weighed materials or products to record data on tags or labels.
  • Visually assessed materials for conformance to quality standards and shipping orders, removing nonconforming products and reporting for further action.
  • Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
  • Employed hand signals to communicate effectively with coworkers operating transport vehicles and direct movements from floor.
  • Noted and recorded receipt of materials on drivers' paperwork.

Forklift Operator

Agropur
Toronto
11.2021 - 05.2023
  • Operated forklifts to transport materials within warehouse and production areas.
  • Loaded and unloaded products from trucks and shelves efficiently.
  • Conducted daily safety checks on forklift equipment before use.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area at all times.
  • Assisted in inventory management by labeling and storing products accurately.
  • Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment for all staff.
  • Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
  • Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
  • Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
  • Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
  • Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.

Driver, Warehouse Orders

Cintas
04.2019 - 11.2020
  • Operated delivery vehicles to transport warehouse orders efficiently.
  • Loaded and unloaded products while adhering to safety protocols.
  • Inspected deliveries for accuracy and reported discrepancies promptly.
  • Followed routing guidelines to ensure timely deliveries to customers.
  • Executed vehicle maintenance checks to ensure operational readiness.
  • Delivered goods to specified destinations in a timely manner.
  • Loaded and unloaded delivery vehicles with care to ensure safe transport of products.
  • Reviewed work orders to perform freight movement and deliveries.
  • Communicated customer orders accurately to warehouse staff for order fulfillment.
  • Operated pallet jacks to move inventory within the warehouse.
  • Followed established safety procedures when loading and unloading freight from delivery trucks.
  • Processed daily inventory receipts and quantities of supplies.
  • Maintained accurate records of deliveries including delivery times, dates and addresses.
  • Checked and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights, and brakes.
  • Navigated routes with relevant map programs and GPS systems.
  • Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and presence of hazardous materials.
  • Communicated frequently with dispatch to relay route changes and delays impacting customer delivery timetables.
  • Verified deliveries against shipping instructions prior to delivering to customers.
  • Handled merchandise in accordance with product handling standards.
  • Notified customers of delays to decrease calls to support.
  • Checked loads against shipping papers to verify contents and identify special handling requirements.
  • Reviewed delivery documents and orders and reported errors to supervisor.
  • Drove vehicles safely, obeying traffic laws and transportation procedures to avoid accidents.
  • Inspected vehicles' condition, supplies and equipment before and after trips
  • Reported mechanical problems encountered with vehicles to dispatch.
  • Conducted pre-inspections to keep trucks reliable and well-maintained.
  • Reported delays and accidents to stations using telephones or two-way radios.
  • Improved project completion time, multi-tasking operations on heavy equipment and trucks.

Education

Forklift License - Forklift Operator

CN Forklift Training Centre
01.2018 - 02.2018

Charlemont High School
Kingston , JA

Skills

  • Forklift operation
  • Safety compliance
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Inventory management
  • Load securing
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Quality control
  • Shipping coordination
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Hazardous material handling
  • Data tracking
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Warehouse safety
  • Loading and unloading
  • Pallet stacking
  • Stock control
  • Heavy lifting
  • Quality inspection
  • Order picking
  • Workplace cleanliness
  • Adherence to procedures
  • RF scanner
  • Material distribution and sourcing
  • Production deadline management
  • Flatbeds and utility beds
  • Route logs
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Safety awareness
  • Incident reporting
  • Shipping operations
  • Production scheduling
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • First aid certified
  • OSHA training
  • Lift equipment operation
  • Equipment inspections
  • Inventory counts
  • Product inspection
  • Problem-solving
  • General laborer
  • Materials transport
  • Materials handling
  • Certified forklift operator
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Inventory staging
  • Bill of lading
  • Inventory reporting
  • Material sourcing and distribution
  • Production reporting
  • Team player

Timeline

Warehouse Forklift Driver

Nike
02.2024 - 01.2025

Forklift Operator

Agropur
11.2021 - 05.2023

Driver, Warehouse Orders

Cintas
04.2019 - 11.2020

Forklift License - Forklift Operator

CN Forklift Training Centre
01.2018 - 02.2018

Charlemont High School

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