Barry Holbrook

Dedicated forklift driver with extensive experience in packaging and shipping. Proficient in operating forklifts and Telehandler. Swift in identifying damages and hazards to provide equal protection. Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic.

Reliable Forklift

Driver enthusiastic about working in team-based settings to accomplish challenging objectives. Over 20 + years of equipment operation experience. Excellent attendance and safety records.

Telehandler at Tradeline for Tilia Homes (2023-11 – 2023-12)

Telehandler operator for building site unloading operations

• Unloaded lorries on the building site with palletised goods
• Lifting in a safe manner to various heights when required
• Maintained a clear and hazard free work site

Telehandler at CRS Recruitment Services (2023-08 – 2023-09)

Telehandler operator for unloading steel sheets and pipes

• Unloaded lorries with palletised goods of steel sheets and lengths of pipe
• Lifting in a safe manner to various heights when required
• Maintained clear and hazard free work site

Forklift Driver at Freight Force (2022-10 – 2023-01)

Forklift driver supporting transshipment operations and warehouse management

• Loaded and unloaded lorries with palletised goods to support transshipment operations
• Moved stock at scheduled times to facilitate organised shipments
• Thoroughly inspected forklifts on a weekly basis to identify wear and damage
• Maintained clear and hazard-free work sites
• Safely and accurately guided forklifts to control movements in narrow aisles
• Kept surrounding areas clean and free from obstructions and spills to minimise accidents

Factory Operative at XPO Logistics (2022-02 – 2022-10)

Factory operative performing preventative maintenance and warehouse operations

• Performed routine preventative maintenance on machinery, resulting in reduced operational downtime
• Effectively operated forklifts and conveyor belts to fulfil orders efficiently
• Kept clean working areas for safe, productive warehouse environments
• Moved or rearranged stock manually or with aid of special equipment
• Inspected equipment to identify any replacements, malfunctions and repairs
• Stored raw materials and finished goods in designated areas to minimise damage

Forklift Operator at Mach Recruitment (2021-09 – 2022-02)

Forklift operator transporting materials and goods within factory and warehouse settings

• Transported pallet-packaged materials around factory site using counterbalance forklift
• Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs
• Regularly loaded and unloaded materials weighing up to 1700kg from curtain sided vehicles and containers
• Removed debris and waste materials from machinery to reduce possibility of clogs and malfunctions
• Routinely assessed load weight to ensure load security in compliance with forklift truck data specifications

Factory Operative at XPO Logistics (2019-12 – 2020-03)

Factory operative maintaining equipment and fulfilling warehouse orders

• Operated, cleaned and inspected equipment to maintain performance and maximise production outputs
• Effectively operated forklifts and conveyor belts to fulfil orders efficiently
• Kept clean working areas for safe, productive warehouse environments
• Loaded and organised goods onto trucks for shipping

Forklift Operator at GC Distribution (2017-03 – 2019-05)

Forklift operator coordinating warehouse operations and merchandise placement

• Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing, preventing load shifting
• Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs
• Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement
• Coordinated with lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently
• Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability

Forklift Operator at Youngs Transport Ltd (YTL) (2000-01 – 2016-12)

Long-term forklift operator managing warehouse logistics and inventory organisation

• Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs
• Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement
• Routinely assessed load weight to ensure load security in compliance with forklift truck data specifications
• Organised inventory to ensure efficient location of merchandise
• Coordinated with lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently
• Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability

GCSEs – Gable Hall School