Dean Forster

Reliable and hardworking warehouse operative with over 10 years' experience in fast-paced warehouse, logistics, manufacturing and production environments. Skilled in order picking, goods in/out, dispatch, stock movement and supporting production lines while maintaining strict health and safety standards. Experienced with RF scanners, voice picking, LLOP, pallet trucks, stacker trucks and counterbalance forklifts.

Known for strong timekeeping, meeting productivity targets and working effectively as part of a team in high-volume distribution centres.

Material Handler - Lear Corporation

(2025-11 - 2026-03)

• Supported automotive production lines by picking and supplying parts and materials
• Moved stock using stacker truck and pallet equipment
• Used handheld RF scanners for stock movement and picking tasks
• Assisted with stock takes, inventory checks and line replenishment
• Carried out general warehouse duties to support site operations

Warehouse Manager - Harvest Foods - Newton Aycliffe

(2024-06 - 2025-10)

• Managed day-to-day warehouse operations while remaining hands-on with warehouse duties
• Supported picking, packing, goods in/out and dispatch during busy periods
• Operated forklift trucks when required to maintain workflow
• Maintained stock accuracy, paperwork and shift productivity targets
• Ensured health and safety procedures were consistently followed

Warehouse Supervisor - Harvest Foods

(2023-09 - 2024-05)

• Supported daily warehouse operations across shifts
• Assisted with loading, unloading and general warehouse tasks
• Helped maintain safe working practices and operational standards

Warehouse Operative / FLT Driver - Harvest Foods

(2022-10 - 2023-08)

• Picked and packed chilled goods to tight deadlines
• Operated counterbalance forklift for stock movement
• Followed warehouse procedures and site safety standards

Warehouse Operative - PWS Distributors Ltd

(2022-06 - 2022-09)

• Picked and scanned stock using warehouse management systems
• Assisted with packing, loading and dispatch operations

Production Operative - Ebac Ltd

(2021-09 - 2022-05)

• Worked on production line meeting daily manufacturing targets
• Carried out quality and safety checks

Order Picker / Warehouse Operative - Lidl

(2020-09 - 2021-08)

• Operated LLOP in a chilled warehouse environment
• Picked orders accurately while achieving performance targets

Warehouse Operative - Asda - Washington

(2016-03 - 2020-08)

• Used voice picking systems for loading and dispatch
• Completed manual handling and high-volume order picking duties

GCSEs - Houghton Kepier Sports College