Lawrence James

Experienced and safety-focused forklift operator and warehouse professional with over 15 years of experience across Manufacturing, Food and Beverages, Aluminum Industry, Oil and Gas, Construction, and Retail Industries. Skilled in Forklift Operations, Warehouse Management, Loading and Unloading, Inventory Control, Materials Handling, Stock Rotation, Shipping and Receiving. Trained in Industrial Production Standards by Reynolds International Incorporation, USA at Aluminum Smelter Company of Nigeria (ALSCON) strong knowledge of warehouse procedures, FIFO / FEFO inventory systems, workplace safety, equipment handling and quality control.

A hardworking and reliable team player with excellent communication skills, attention to details, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining safety and productivity standards.

Forklift Operator / Warehouseman - FLEX FILMS AFRICA PVT LIMITED

(2021-01)

Manufacturing industry – Packaging Materials

• Operate forklift safely for loading, unloading, transporting and stacking materials.
• Receive incoming shipments, inspect goods, verify quantities and report damages or discrepancies.
• Arrange raw materials and finished products according to batch numbers, production dates and inventory procedures.
• Apply FIFO and FEFO stock rotation method to maintain accurate warehouse control.
• Load customer trucks and trailers while ensuring safe product handling and damage prevention.
• Perform forklift inspection, basic maintenance checks, cleaning, fueling and reporting of equipment issues to mechanical department.
• Support stock counting, inventory checks and warehouse organization.
• Maintain a clean, safe and efficient working environment according to company safety standards.

Forklift Operator / Inventory Assistant - SONIA FOODS INDUSTRIES (FMCG)

(2018-01 - 2021-12)

Food and Beverage Manufacturing Industry

• Manage movement of raw materials and finished products using forklift equipment.
• Checked incoming materials against delivery documents and quality requirements.
• Support warehouse inventory control and stock accuracy.
• Loaded, unloaded and arranged products according to customer orders.
• Maintained proper storage conditions for food products.
• Followed FIFO and FEFO inventory procedures.
• Ensured safe warehouse operations and compliance with workplace standards.

Warehouse / Site Materials Supervisor - NEHEMIAH GRACE DEVELOPERS LIMITED (NGDL)

(2018-01 - 2018-09)

Construction Industry

• Received, inspected and recorded construction materials delivered to site.
• Verified materials quantity, quality, specification and delivery documents before acceptance.
• Issued materials to contractors and maintained accurate of usage and returns.
• Conducted daily and monthly stock checks to monitor availability and prevent shortages.
• Maintained warehouse records for incoming and outgoing materials.
• Applied FIFO, FEFO and LILO stock management methods where required.
• Supported quantity surveyors and site engineers with materials tracking.
• Ensured proper storage, arrangement and protection of construction materials.
• Followed site safety regulations and maintained a clean working environment.

Warehouse Supervisor / Forklift Operator - GUDY FOOD NIGERIA LIMITED (FMCG)

(2017-01 - 2017-12)

Food and Beverage Manufacturing Industry

• Supervised warehouse activities including receiving, storage and dispatch operations.
• Operate forklift for movement and stacking of raw materials and finished goods.
• Checked incoming goods for quantity, quality, packaging standards and expiry dates.
• Prepared customer orders and ensured accurate loading and dispatch.
• Managed stock records including returned goods, rejected products and production waste.
• Maintained inventory accuracy through regular stock checks.
• Supervised junior warehouse staff and ensured daily tasks were completed safely.
• Ensure proper food storage conditions and hygiene standards.
• Maintained FIFO, FEFO and LIFO stock rotation system.

Pipeline Operator / Forklift Operator - TOTAL ENERGIES

(2016-01 - 2016-12)

Oil and Gas Industry

• Supported pipeline operations by monitoring flow rates pressure and equipment performance.
• Operates and controlled pipeline systems according to safety procedures.
• Conducted routine inspections and reported leaks, faults or operational issues.
• Assisted with equipment maintenance and safe operating procedures.
• Maintained accurate operational records and reports.
• Followed strict health, safety and environments (HSE) requirements.
• Used forklift equipment for transporting, storage, and movement of materials.
• Assisted with collection of samples for laboratory analysis.
• Maintained clean and safe work areas.

Warehouseman / Forklift Operator - GB FOOD NIGERIA LIMITED

(2006-01 - 2006-12)

Formerly Conserveria Africana Limited

• Operated forklift equipment for receiving, storage, picking and dispatch operations.
• Loaded and unloaded trucks while ensuring product safety.
• Received raw materials and finished products while checking quantities and quality.
• Arranged products according to batch numbers, customer orders and stock rotation procedures.
• Maintained FIFO and FEFO inventory systems.
• Supported physical inventory counting and stock control activities.
• Ensured accurate picking, packaging and shipment preparation.
• Followed workplace safety rules, PPE requirement s and hygiene standards.
• Supervised warehouse workers and maintained organized storage areas.
• Supported food safety procedures and company quality standards.

Cast House Operator / Forklift Operator - ALUMINIUM SMELTER COMPANY OF NIGERIA (ALSCON)

(1997 - 2006)

Aluminium Production Industry

• Operated aluminum ingot casting machines in the production area.
• Prepared furnaces and supports aluminum casting operations.
• Operated overhead crane and material handling equipment.
• Collected metal samples for laboratory quality analysis.
• Prepared casting equipment and ensured production readiness.
• Operated forklift for movement, stacking and transportation of aluminium product.
• Loaded finished aluminum ingots into trailers and containers for shipment.
• Arranged finished product (ingots) according to grade, batch and lot numbers.
• Maintained safe working practices and followed strict PPE requirements.
• Maintained clean and organized production areas.

Cashier / Sales Assistant - JAYKAY PHARMACY NIGERIA LIMITED

(1990 - 1997)

Pharmaceutical and Supermarket

• Provided customer service and product assistant.
• Managed cash transaction and daily sales records.
• Operated cash register and issued receipts.
• Assists with stock checking and products arrangement.
• Prepared invoices and supported store documentation.
• Collection of debts from clients and logging of cheques, bills into band.
• Maintained clean and organized sales areas.

Diploma - Business Administration - University of Calabar (2001 - 2003)

Secondary Education - CMS Grammar School, Bariga, Lagos State, Nigeria. (1980 - 1985)

Industrial Training - Reynolds International Incorporation, USA – ALSCON Training School (1997-06 - 1997-09)