VIJAY GUPTA
Mississauga, ON 905-***-**** *********@*****.***
Dependable Forklift Operator with over 10 years of handson experience operating Counterbalance, Reach, Walkie, and other lifttruck equipment in fastpaced warehouse and manufacturing environments. Skilled in material handling, inventory support, loading/unloading, and maintaining safe, efficient workflow. Known for accuracy, reliability, and strong adherence to safety procedures. Proven ability to support production teams, meet deadlines, and maintain high quality standards.
KEY SKILLS
Counterbalance, Reach, Walkie Operation
Pallet Jack & Pallet Wrapping
RF Scanner Operation
Shipping & Receiving
Loading / Unloading Trailers
Inventory Control & Stock Replenishment
Order Picking & Material Handling
Warehouse Safety & OSHA Compliance
Quality Inspection
Machine Operation Support
Cycle Counting
Staging & Organizing Freight
Team Collaboration
Production Line Support
Equipment Inspection & Maintenance Checks
WORK EXPERIENCE
Forklift Operator (Contract) RONA – Milton, ON Apr 2025 – Nov 2025
Operated Counterbalance and Reach forklifts to move, load, and position materials safely.
Supported warehouse operations by organizing stock and maintaining clean work areas.
Ensured safe handling of materials while meeting daily productivity targets.
Forklift Operator (Crown, Reach Truck) Absolute Stainless Inc. Sep 2022 – Mar 2025
Loaded and unloaded materials from machines, conveyors, and trucks.
Assisted machine operators and supported production processes.
Conducted quality checks to ensure products met company standards.
Set up and started machinery for production runs.
Forklift Operator Sherway Warehousing Feb 2022 – Sep 2022
Operated forklifts to move freight and support warehouse workflow.
Loaded/unloaded materials and assisted machine operators as needed.
Forklift & Pallet Organizer Bedard Resources Aug 2020 – Jun 2021
Operated forklifts and lifting devices to transport and stack materials.
Inspected loads for accuracy and ensured safe movement throughout the warehouse.
Performed manual and mechanical loading/unloading of pallets and skids.
Forklift Operator (Reach Forklift) DGN Marketing Service Nov 2018 – Dec 2019
Operated Reach trucks to move, stack, and transport materials.
Verified load accuracy and ensured safe delivery within the facility.
Forklift Operator (Reach Forklift) ESAB Canada Dec 2017 – Jun 2018
Loaded/unloaded materials from machines and conveyors.
Assisted machine operators and performed quality inspections.
Forklift Operator (Counterbalance & Reach) DSW Aug 2017 – Dec 2017
Operated forklifts to move materials in warehouse and production areas.
Supported daily warehouse operations and maintained safe work practices.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
OSSGD Britannia Secondary School, Mississauga, ON
LiftTruck Licenses:
Counterbalance
Narrow Aisle Reach Truck
Walkie
RF Scanner Training