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Questions to practise
What checks do you do before you drive a forklift?
Safety comes first on a busy floor. They want to know you check the machine every time, not only sometimes.
Name real checks: brakes, forks, horn, lights, tyres, steering and fluid levels. Say when you do them, for example at the start of each shift. Add what you do if something fails: you stop, tag the forklift and report it.
What do you do if you find a problem with the forklift?
They want an operator who reports problems and does not drive an unsafe machine.
Say clearly that you do not use it. Explain the steps: stop, park it safely, tell the supervisor and follow the reporting process. You can say, "If I am not sure, I stop and ask."
Tell me about a near miss you had or saw at work.
Near misses happen. They want honesty, and to hear what you did yourself and what you learned.
Use three parts: what happened, what you did, and what changed after. For example, a pallet started to slip, you stopped, lowered it and reported it. Do not say you never make mistakes. Honest stories sound stronger.
What exactly did you do yourself in that situation?
They often ask this if your story is too general. They want your own actions, not only the team's.
Use "I", not only "we". Give clear actions in order: "I stopped. I lowered the forks. I told my supervisor." Keep it short and specific.
What is one safety rule you always follow?
They want to see that safety is a habit for you, every single time.
Choose one rule and explain why it matters. For example: always wear the seatbelt, keep the load low when moving, or sound the horn at corners. One short reason makes your answer stronger.
How do you make sure you move the right stock to the right place?
Mistakes with stock cost time and money. They want clear habits that keep orders correct.
Describe a real habit: you scan the barcode, check the label against the order and check the location before you put the pallet down. Say what you do if something does not match.
What do you do if a label or order looks wrong?
They want someone who stops and checks instead of guessing.
Explain that you do not move the pallet until it is clear. You check again, ask the picker or team leader, and fix it before you continue. Show that you stay calm and careful.
How do you work with pickers and other people on the floor?
Forklifts and people share the same space. Good communication keeps everyone safe and work moving.
Give one real example. Say how you tell people where you are going, use eye contact or the horn, and let pickers know when a pallet is ready. Mention that you stay polite when it is busy.
How do you stay safe when the warehouse is very busy?
Pressure can make people rush. They want to know you do not skip safety to go faster.
Say you keep to the speed limits and walkways, even when it is busy. Explain that you plan your route and slow down at corners. You can say safe work is still fast work.
Tell me a little about your warehouse work so far.
They want a short picture of your experience and the kind of tasks you know.
Give a short summary: the type of warehouse, the machines you used and your main tasks, like loading, unloading or moving stock. Finish with one thing you are careful about, such as safety checks.
Before I drive, I check the brakes, forks and horn.
Clara
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Leo
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Lines to try
Before I drive, I check the brakes, forks and horn.
If I am not sure, I stop and ask.
Let me think of a real example.
I lowered the load and reported it to my supervisor.
I always check the label before I move a pallet.
After that, I changed how I work. Now I always...
Common questions
What if I do not have a near-miss story of my own?
You can tell a near miss you saw at work. Say what happened, what you did, for example warning people or reporting it, and what changed after. Be honest. It is fine to say it was not your own mistake. Just make your own actions clear.
Is it bad to talk about a mistake in an interview?
No. A supervisor knows that mistakes and close calls happen. Saying you never make mistakes can sound less honest. Tell a short story, show what you did, and finish with what you learned. This shows you are careful and that you report problems.
My English is not perfect. How can I answer clearly?
Use short sentences and simple words. Give real details, like the names of checks or the steps you take. It is fine to pause and say, "Let me think of a real example." Practising out loud before the interview helps your answers come more easily.