Arsh Kakrala

Safety-focused Warehouse Associate and Forklift Operator with 2+ years of experience in distribution centre operations, order fulfillment, inventory control, shipping and receiving, and material handling. Skilled in operating High Reach, Counterbalance, and Dockstocker forklifts, RF scanners, and barcode systems. Experienced in loading and unloading trailers, pallet staging, order picking, stock replenishment, cycle counting, and warehouse organization.

Reliable team player committed to productivity, accuracy, and OSHA-equivalent workplace safety standards.

Forklift Operator at Amazon (2024-10 – 2026-05)

• Picked, packed, processed, and prepared customer orders in a high-volume distribution centre.
• Operated RF scanners and barcode systems for order processing, inventory tracking, cycle counting, and stock replenishment.
• Loaded and unloaded shipments while following safe material-handling and dock procedures.
• Verified product quantities, labels, and shipping documentation to maintain order accuracy.
• Conducted quality inspections on incoming and outgoing products.
• Staged pallets and completed orders for shipment.
• Met daily productivity, quality, and accuracy targets.
• Maintained a clean, organized, and safety-compliant work area.

Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator at Canadian Tire Distribution Centre (2023-03 – 2024-08)

• Operated High Reach, Counterbalance, and Dockstocker forklifts to move, stage, load, and unload products safely.
• Transported pallets between receiving, storage, picking, staging, and shipping areas.
• Loaded and unloaded trailers in accordance with warehouse and forklift safety procedures.
• Used RF scanners to locate inventory, verify quantities, and complete WMS transactions.
• Performed stock replenishment, cycle counts, and product location verification.
• Supported order picking, packing, palletizing, wrapping, and shipment preparation.
• Completed pre-operation equipment inspections and reported maintenance or safety concerns.
• Maintained organized warehouse aisles, racks, docks, and staging areas.
• Collaborated with team members to meet shipping deadlines and daily productivity goals.
• Followed workplace safety policies while operating powered material-handling equipment.

Hospitality, Hotel, and Restaurant Program – Cambrian College (2023)