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A warehouse CV should be one tight page leading with certifications and equipment — forklift licence class and expiry first, because it's the filter — then work history with the numbers almost nobody includes: picks per hour against target, accuracy rate, attendance percentage. Name the systems (RF scanners, WMS) and the operation type (fulfilment, cold storage, cross-dock). A warehouse CV with three real numbers beats 95% of the pile.
What recruiters scan for in a Warehouse Worker CV
- 1Licences: forklift class, reach truck, expiry dates
- 2Rate numbers: picks/hour, accuracy, attendance
- 3Systems: RF scanning, WMS names
- 4Reliability signals: tenure, shift flexibility, safety record
Example Warehouse Worker CV
A condensed but realistic example — note how every bullet pairs an action with a number, and how tools and methods are named exactly. Details are fictional.
Paul Kaminski
Warehouse Operative · Counterbalance & Reach Truck Licensed
Birmingham, UK · paul.kaminski@email.com · Full UK driving licence
Summary
Warehouse operative with 6 years in e-commerce fulfilment and food distribution. RTITB counterbalance and reach truck licensed (valid to 2028). Consistent 110%+ of pick target at 99.8% accuracy; zero accidents and 98% attendance across both roles.
Experience
Warehouse Operative — Fulfilment
2022 – present
Midlands Distribution Centre (e-commerce, 400-staff site)
- Pick and pack with RF scanners in a Manhattan WMS environment; average 168 picks/hour against a 150 target (top 15% on site) at 99.8% accuracy.
- Operate counterbalance and reach trucks for replenishment and goods-in, unloading 8-12 containers weekly.
- Perform cycle counts and investigate stock discrepancies; helped reduce weekly variance write-offs by a third in my zone.
- 98% attendance over three years; trained 9 new starters on picking process and scanner use during peak seasons.
Warehouse Assistant — Chilled Distribution
2019 – 2022
FreshLine Foods
- Picked chilled and frozen orders (2-8°C / -20°C environments) to strict rotation (FIFO) and food-safety standards.
- Zero safety incidents; completed manual-handling and hygiene certifications, and raised two racking-damage reports that led to repairs.
Skills
- Counterbalance & reach truck (RTITB, valid 2028)
- RF scanning & Manhattan WMS
- Picking, packing & goods-in
- Cycle counting & stock control
- Manual handling certified
- Cold-chain / food safety basics
- Flexible across shifts incl. nights
Education
Secondary education · RTITB forklift certification, 2020 (renewed 2025)
ATS keywords for Warehouse Worker roles
These terms appear most often in Warehouse Worker job descriptions and carry the most ATS score weight. Make sure the ones you can honestly claim appear in your CV — in the exact phrasing.
- 1Forklift / reach truck / order picker certification
- 2RF scanners and WMS systems (SAP EWM, Manhattan)
- 3Picking, packing, and order accuracy rates
- 4Goods-in, loading/unloading, inventory counts
- 5Health & safety compliance (OSHA / manual handling)
See how your Warehouse Worker CV scores
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Warehouse Worker CV FAQ
What should a warehouse CV include if I've never tracked my numbers?
Ask a supervisor for your pick rate and accuracy — most WMS systems track both per person. Otherwise use what you can verify: attendance, tenure, zero-accident record, containers unloaded, training given. Even one number changes how the CV reads.
Do forklift licences expire, and how do I list them?
Most certifications need renewal every 3-5 years depending on country and scheme. List the class, the scheme (e.g. RTITB), and the expiry date — an in-date licence is a hiring shortcut, and an expired one listed as current burns trust at the interview.
How do I move from warehouse operative to team leader on paper?
Surface the lead-shaped work you've already done: new starters trained, zones covered as senior hand, counts or audits owned, safety reports raised. A bullet like 'trained 9 new starters' plus strong attendance is exactly what internal and external team-lead hiring looks for.
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