Emerson Shankombo
Lusaka
Summary
Cooperative forklift operator with several years of experience lifting and carrying heavy loads using warehouse equipment. Qualified to operate various classes of forklifts and practiced in wide range of heavy equipment. Talented problem-solver with strong ethics, integrity and relationship-building abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator
Lactalis Zambia Limited
Lusaka
06.2014 - 07.2022
- Operated forklifts to move materials within production and storage areas.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with dairy products and packaging materials.
- Inspected equipment for safety compliance and proper functionality daily.
- Followed health and safety regulations to ensure a safe working environment.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- 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.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
- Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
- Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
- Tracked materials moved for stocking purposes and to complete logs for management.
- Checked expiration dates on products prior to stocking shelves or shipping out orders.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
Education
Malundu Private School
Kafue, Lusaka., ZambiaSkills
- Forklift operation
- Safety compliance
- Equipment inspection
- Inventory management
Languages
English
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Certification
- Forklift license
- HIV and AIDS management
- Health and Safety
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Lactalis Zambia Limited
06.2014 - 07.2022
Malundu Private School