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CERTIFIED FORKLIFT OPERATOR
Summary
  • Hardworking and observant Forklift Operator with experience operating and maintaining equipment. Dedicated to moving materials to meet challenging demands and promote team productivity.
  • Experience with computers, I build computers as a side hobby.
  • Organized Forklift Operator with 2 1/2 years of industry experience safely and efficiently moving materials in high-volume warehouse environments. Knowledge of inventory management as well as shipping and receiving procedures. Ambitious and hardworking with drive to deliver top-quality results.
  • Working-out is a hobby that I very so enjoy, so when it comes to physical work I'm all for it.
  • Over all I'm very well suited in fast working environments and is looking to put in hard work for a company that I've heard great things about.
Skills
  • Materials movement
  • Staging and sorting
  • Warehouse best practices
  • Loading and unloading
  • Certified forklift operator
  • Safety awareness
  • Equipment operations
  • Basic math aptitude
  • Inventory reporting
  • Manufacturing and warehouse procedures
  • Communication and presentation
  • Business ethics
  • Warehouse picking
  • RF scanner
  • Physically fit and agile
  • Stock allocation
  • Material handling
  • Material inventory
  • Customer-focused
Experience
Certified Forklift Operator
Shippensburg, PAPenske/Jul 2020 to Sep 2020
  • Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
  • Picked orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
  • Identified and troubleshot issues with equipment and completed basic repairs to restore functionality.
  • Documented all tally sheets, slot changes, shuttle transfers and other paperwork.
  • Sustained forklift functionality by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and performing preventive maintenance.
  • Stored and retrieved materials according to first-in/first-out principle.
  • Immediately reported any safety and quality issues to management.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of industry best practices and company protocols to maintain workplace safety and efficiency.
  • Safely operated powered equipment, including Sit-Down Forklift, Stand-Up Forklift and High Reach Truck to move, locate, stack and count products.
  • Divided and sorted product shipments received using account information and shipping labels.
  • Moved goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
Certified Forklift Operator
Carlisle, PAAllen Distribution/Aug 2018 to Jun 2020
  • Collaborated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
  • Collaborated in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
  • Moved pallets of merchandise using electric forklifts and electric pallets.
  • Moved goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Removed incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
  • Used equipment such as loaders, hand trucks, forklifts and cranes safely.
  • Loaded items in optimal manner to maximize work efficiency.
  • Secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
  • Maximized team efficiency by using equipment such as Sit down Forklift and Stand up Forklift to move materials.
  • Operated forklifts and other transportation vehicles to move merchandise to and from target destinations.
  • Employed hand signals to communicate effectively with coworkers operating transport vehicles and direct movements from floor.
  • Visually assessed materials for conformance to quality standards and shipping orders, removing nonconforming products and reporting for further action.
  • Promoted longevity of warehouse equipment through routine inspection and maintenance, including cleaning, lubricating or recharging batteries of vehicles and auxiliary tools.
  • Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
  • Accurately measured and recorded product weight, dimensions or other production data for use in tag and label creation.
  • Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment, including Sit down Forklift.
Sanitation Engineer
Carlisle, PAAllen Distribution/Aug 2018 to Sep 2019
  • Steam cleaned and shampooed carpets to prolong life of fibers and boost color.
  • Handled, used and stored hazardous chemical cleaners correctly to prevent injury or illness.
  • Followed H2Orange, Bleach, LimeX, and soap regulations to maintain proper storage of chemicals.
  • Adhered to company standards and OSHA requirements when handling and disposing of biological and chemical hazards.
  • Trained team members in proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures.
  • Kept debris picked up from work areas and sanitized surfaces every Day.
  • Delegated work to personnel and checked performance against company guidelines.
Seasonal Cashier
Shippensburg, PALowe's Home Improvement/Jan 2018 to Jun 2018
  • Processed returned items in accordance with store policy.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered advice.
  • Assisted with purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs.
  • Wrapped items and bagged purchases properly to prevent merchandise breakage.
  • Resolved issues with cash registers, card scanners and printers.
Education and Training
High School DiplomaShippensburg Area Senior High SchoolMay 2018Shippensburg, PA
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Penske
  • Allen Distribution
  • Lowe's Home Improvement

School Attended

  • Shippensburg Area Senior High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Certified Forklift Operator
  • Sanitation Engineer
  • Seasonal Cashier

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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