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FORKLIFT
Professional Summary
Skilled Forklift Driver adept at working quickly in fast-paced, demanding environments. Strong team player and problem-solver. Offering top communication and conflict resolution skills developed over six years in warehouse environments. Exceptional Forklift Driver bringing more than four years of transportation and logistics experience. Hard-working multi-tasker with outstanding leadership, problem solving and communication skills. All honesty i work hard no matter what job or position is offered i always give 100% treat me good i work great.
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Work History
Forklift , 12/2019 to 02/2020
Bj's Wholesale Club, Inc. – Attleboro , MA
Bj's Wholesale Club, Inc. – Attleboro , MA
- Boosted team efficiency by moving materials with forklifts, cranes and other equipment.
- Ensured forklifts were operational through performance of preventative maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.
- Changed out forklift batteries and connected batteries to battery charger.
- Completed daily forklift safety checklists.
- Located proper slots on storage racks and set pallets in place with forklift.
- Moved pallets of merchandise using electric forklifts and electric pallets.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and conducted preventive maintenance actions to keep equipment functional.
- Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns or delays.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
- Loaded transfer truck with front end loader.
- Inspected items for damage and performed temperature and quality checks.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Checked items against documentation for accuracy.
- Cleaned warehouse areas to maintain safety and efficiency.
- Manually counted Number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.
- Unloaded cartons from pallets and filled storage racks with cartons.
- Maneuvered swivel-hooks, hoists and elevating platforms to move materials.
- Handled multiple tasks simultaneously to maximize work efficiency.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Removed debris and waste materials from machinery to reduce possibility of clogs and malfunctions.
- Organized and secured stored materials and parts in designated area.
- Filled propane tanks, checked valves and performed other routine equipment maintenance.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Completed regular checks of incoming freight in staging area each day.
- Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandisetags to prepare for shipping.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Loaded, transported and stacked materials.
- Inspected packed waste for signs of hazardous materials.
Springer,packager,load/unload,scanner, 02/2013 to 11/2019
United Furniture Lane – City , STATE
United Furniture Lane – City , STATE
- Promoted delivery efficiency by accurately labeling and organizing containers.
- Maintained neat, clean and safe workspace to avoid hazards and increase safety by 100%.
- Accurately measured and weighed packages to review dimensions and verify compliance with specifications.
- Conducted in-depth inspections of both incoming and outgoing shipments to support quality assurance goals.
- Kept records accurate and current by documenting all movements in company system.
- Prepared packages for shipment using tape gun or plastic rap tools, semi-automatic equipment and automatic machinery.
- Minimized waste by strictly following packing procedures and reducing volume of packaging materials used to prepare shipments.
- Reviewed orders by inspecting labeling, packaging and contents.
- Achieved production targets by maintaining high productivity levels and communicating effectively with team members regarding orders and fulfillment.
- Prepared orders for shipment by inserting associated paperwork, tagging boxes and scanning barcodes to upload package data to tracking system.
- Moved loads of up to 200 pounds across warehouse with help from forklifts and other equipment.
- Protected materials during transport by correctly assembling boxes and crates.
Assembly Line Worker, Machine Operator , 06/2017 to 10/2019
Hamilton Ryker "MTD" – City , STATE
Hamilton Ryker "MTD" – City , STATE
- Followed outlined specifications to implement effective assembly plans.
- Assessed equipment after each production run, performing preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Maximized productivity by keeping detailed production records and identifying hold-ups.
- Dismantled machinery to access, remove and replace worn components and keep production within optimal tolerances.
- Sampled and tested final products to check conformance with production tolerances.
- Prevented equipment jams or wasted materials by setting and verifying accurate parts clearances.
- Removed rough spots to enhance parts alignment and improve finishes.
- Operated forklifts, hoists and other material handling equipment for 90 days without accident.
- Checked position and alignment of each component to prevent errors and minimize materials waste.
- Set accurate feed rates and trimming protocols to maintain efficient production and meet schedule demands.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics for work to be performed.
- Compared parts to stock lists and material parameters to check compliance and identify non-conforming parts.
- Operated heavy duty lathes, boring machines, mills, planers and grinders to craft products.
- Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues.
- Maintained equipment performance by completing routine maintenance actions such as lubricating and cleaning components.
- Inspected and tested components, assemblies and power tools for proper functionality.
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately and with zero errors.
- Supervised preventive and corrective maintenance processes, resulting in more production.
- Boxed, labeled and transported items to support assembly operations.
- Kept work area clean, neat and organized to prevent accidents, mishaps and misplaced tools.
- Kept work areas clean by removing trash and debris and organizing all tools in preparation for next shift.
- Used hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts to complete tasks and transport items.
- Worked closely with others in team-oriented settings to maintain line productivity.
- Set appropriate stops and guides to specified lengths as indicated by scale, rule or template.
- Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
- Strictly followed all safety measures and protocols, enabling department to meet great safety rating for numbers of years consecutively.
- Updated daily production logs with timely and accurate information, regularly informing management of special incidents or non-conformance issues.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform rough and finishing machining, working with tin, sheet iron and sheet copper.
- Performed hand-finishing of final products after assembling component parts for painted steel items.
- Buffed out minor scratches and imperfections, which bolstered product quality.
- Followed technical documentation, including tooling instructions and product specifications to determine and implement operational sequences.
Education
High School Diploma: 05/2012
Aberdeen High School - City, State
Aberdeen High School - City, State
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School Attended
- Aberdeen High School
Job Titles Held:
- Forklift
- Springer,packager,load/unload,scanner
- Assembly Line Worker, Machine Operator
Degrees
- High School Diploma : 05/2012
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