Warehouse Operative CV Example
In warehouse work employers look for speed, accuracy and safe working. Your forklift licence, picking speed and error rate are the most valuable parts of your CV. With the example and tips below you can build your own warehouse operative CV in minutes. Keep it one page and free of photos or personal details.
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Daniel Wright
Warehouse Operative / Forklift Driver
Milton Keynes, UK
Summary
Warehouse operative with 5 years of experience in e-commerce and distribution warehouses. Picked 500+ orders per shift with a 99.5% accuracy rate. Hold a valid forklift operator licence (RTITB); confident across goods-in, put-away, stock counts and dispatch. Fully compliant with health and safety rules, working fast and orderly.
Experience
Warehouse Operative / Forklift Driver · Amazon Fulfilment Centre
Mar 2022 – Present- ›Picked 500+ orders per shift at a 99.5% accuracy rate, performing above the team average.
- ›Completed 2 years with zero workplace accidents on palletised goods-in and put-away using a forklift.
- ›Cut stock-count discrepancies by 30% versus the previous period through RF-handset put-away.
Warehouse Assistant · DHL Distribution Centre
Apr 2020 – Feb 2022- ›Met daily targets in full across goods-in, labelling and racking.
- ›Carried out quality and quantity checks before dispatch, reducing the mis-ship rate.
Skills
Education
Level 2 Diploma — Warehousing and Storage · Milton Keynes College (2014 – 2018)
What to Highlight in a Warehouse Operative CV
- ✓Put your forklift licence at the very top of the CV, under your name — most job ads require it.
- ✓Always state the number of orders you pick per shift and your accuracy rate (%).
- ✓Show that you work safely with a manual handling / H&S certificate and phrases like "zero accidents".
- ✓Name the systems you use: RF handset, WMS, barcode scanner.
- ✓Clearly state your physical stamina and suitability for shift work.
Technical Skills
- •Forklift/pallet-truck operation
- •Order picking and packing
- •RF handset and barcode
- •WMS warehouse management software
- •Goods-in and dispatch checks
- •Stock counting and put-away
Soft Skills
- •Physical stamina
- •Accuracy and attention
- •Teamwork
- •Health & safety awareness
Common Mistakes
- ✕Not mentioning your forklift/H&S certificate when you hold one.
- ✕Not writing measurable results such as order numbers and error rate.
- ✕Not stating your suitability for shift and physical work.
- ✕Never naming the warehouse software and equipment you used.
Frequently Asked Questions
I do not have a forklift licence — can I still apply?
Yes. Many ads do not require a licence for pallet-truck and manual picking. For forklift roles we recommend getting your licence; you can write "ready to obtain a forklift licence" on your CV.
What do I write on a warehouse CV if I have no experience?
Emphasise physical stamina, orderly working, shift flexibility and fast learning. List temporary jobs in construction, haulage or retail as experience too.
How do I express my warehouse error rate?
If you know it, write "99% accuracy" or "X errors per 1,000 dispatches". If not, use a clear but non-exaggerated phrase like "worked with no mis-shipments".
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