Stephen Doegah

Safety-conscious and reliable Forklift Operator with 10+ years of experience in fast-paced warehouse and distribution environments. Proficient in operating sit-down, stand-up, and reach trucks to load/unload trucks, stage materials, and maintain accurate inventory. Committed to OSHA safety standards, pre-shift inspections, and damage-free handling, consistently achieving high productivity while maintaining a perfect safety record.

FROZEN FOOD DISTRIBUTOR/FORKLIFT OPERATOR at LABIANCA COMPANY LIMITED (2015-02 – 2022-03)

• Possess a "ABE" Ghana commercial driver's license.
• Physical strength, agility and eye-hand coordination necessary to perform the core responsibilities of the job.
• Comprehension of the organizational structure of the department and the relationships among offices.
• Complied with all rules and regulation of the forklift, cold-room and pallet operations.
• Carried out pre-checks in a safe area before and after operating the forklift, and submitted the checklist to the site manager.
• Experienced in the use of computers and/or automotive diagnostic machine, determined the needs for repair and made a report.
• Possessed basic competencies to read and understand technical manuals.
• Demonstrated experience in using selected rules, principles, relationships, and existing information to determine the best solution to problems.
• Loaded and unloaded goods from containers, pellet and stacked empty pallets and crates with extreme attention to details.
• Partner with delivery driver to distribute goods and service to clients.
• Conducted stock check on monthly basis.

FROZEN FOOD DISTRIBUTOR/FORKLIFT OPERATOR at TEMA HARBOUR PORT (2022-09 – 2025-09)

• Material Handling: Forklift operators move goods, equipment, and materials within warehouses, factories, construction sites, or shipping terminals. This includes loading and unloading trucks, trailers, or containers, and transporting items to designated storage or production areas.
• Stacking and Storage: Operators stack and unstack materials, ensuring proper placement in storage bays or shelves. They optimize load arrangements to maximize space efficiency and prevent damage.
• Equipment Operation and Maintenance: Operators conduct routine inspections of forklifts, checking for mechanical issues, load stability, and safety compliance. Minor repairs may be performed, while major malfunctions are reported to supervisors. Regular maintenance scheduling is also part of the.
• Inventory Management: Using RF scanners or other tracking systems, forklift operators monitor stock levels, record movements, and assist with order picking, packing, and shipment preparation.
• Safety Compliance: Operators adhere to workplace safety standards, wear appropriate protective gear, and identify hazards to prevent accidents. They must follow company policies and regulatory guidelines for safe forklift operation.
• Administrative Tasks: Some operators maintain activity logs, track quantities of goods moved, and assist with stocktaking or other documentation related to warehouse operations.

LIFEGUARD SUPERVISOR / LIFE SAVING at BANYAN TREE DUBAI, BLUEWATERS ISLAND (2025-11 – Present)

• Reports to site, sign-in the team in the attendance sheet, distribute access and meal cards, assign opening tasks, and allocate the team to their various station as laid-out by the site manager.
• Ensure equipment, grooming and other checklists are completed before the opening of the facilities.
• Ensure all first-aid boxes are sent to clinic for refilling, and damage equipment is reported to the site manager.
• Responsible for making adjustments of the schedules.
• Motivate and supervise and the team to participate in daily service training.
• Ensure all the team open their sections on time after training.
• Monitor each by writing in the rotation tracking sheet every half an hour.
• Ensure short and lunch breaks are given to all team members.
• Ensured staff behaved professionally and enforcing facility rules and regulation.
• React to emergency situations and performs first-aid or emergency aid when required, with site manager's awareness.
• Create and systematically document all attendance and reports.
• Collect all items, sign-out colleagues and submit the daily paperwork to the site manager at the end of each day.
• Report daily operation to my direct managers for better evaluation of the team performances, appreciations, and to identify the need for meeting or training.
• Well-verse in performing first-aid treatment, administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillator (AED), and oxygen cylinder as laid-out in the standard operating procedure (SOP).
• Teach new joiner on how to vacuum and maintain the pool hygiene according to standard.
• Supervise and monitor regulated activities at the aquatic facilities, ensuring compliance to the hotel policy and government regulations.
• Follow all standard operating procedure (SOP).

– Manhean Community Primary School (2005 – 2010)

– Nii Adjetey Ansah Junior High School (2010 – 2013)