Jake Thornton
Warehouse Operative
Profile
Dedicated warehouse operative with 2 years of proven experience in fast-paced distribution environments, consistently achieving 99.7% pick accuracy whilst exceeding daily targets by 15-20%. Experienced in operating counterbalance forklifts, RF scanning systems, and managing high-volume order fulfilment across retail and e-commerce sectors. Strong focus on health & safety compliance with zero accidents recorded.
Experience
Working within Amazon's flagship Manchester fulfilment centre, handling high-volume order processing for Prime and standard deliveries across the North West region.
- Pick, pack, and dispatch 250+ items per shift with 99.7% accuracy rate, consistently ranking in top 10% of operatives
- Operate counterbalance forklift for loading/unloading 40+ delivery trucks daily and managing stock replenishment to pick faces
- Consistently exceed daily pick targets by 15-20% while maintaining strict health & safety standards with zero incidents
- Cross-trained across multiple departments including Receive, Stow, Pick, and Pack, providing operational flexibility during peak periods
- Utilise advanced RF scanning technology and warehouse management systems to track inventory movements and optimise pick routes
- Collaborate with team leaders to implement process improvements that reduced average pick time by 8% across the department
- Maintain clean and organised work zones in compliance with Amazon's 5S methodology and safety protocols
Supporting warehouse operations at B&Q's regional distribution hub, handling DIY and garden products for 150+ retail stores across Greater Manchester and Lancashire.
- Processed 80-100 goods-in deliveries daily, conducting thorough quality checks on incoming stock from suppliers including Dulux, Stanley, and Bosch
- Operated handheld RF scanners for real-time inventory management, achieving 99.5% stock location accuracy across 50,000+ SKUs
- Assisted with quarterly stocktakes covering £2.3M worth of inventory, identifying and resolving discrepancies to maintain accurate stock levels
- Maintained clean and organised warehouse zones covering 25,000 sq ft, ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations
- Picked and assembled customer click & collect orders, processing 150+ orders daily with 98% on-time completion rate
- Trained 3 new warehouse assistants on company procedures, RF systems, and health & safety protocols
- Collaborated with transport team to load delivery vehicles, ensuring correct store allocation and damage-free handling of fragile items
Skills
- Pick & Pack Operations
- Forklift Operation
- RF Scanner Technology
- Stock Management
- Goods-In Processing
- Health & Safety Compliance
- Manual Handling
- Warehouse Management Systems
- Inventory Control
- Order Fulfilment
- Quality Control
- Team Collaboration
- Physical Fitness
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Process Improvement
- Cross-Training Flexibility
- Customer Service
- Problem Solving
- 5S Methodology
Education
Certifications
- Counterbalance Forklift Licence (RTITB)
- Manual Handling Certificate
- IOSH Working Safely
- First Aid at Work Certificate