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FORKLIFT DRIVER
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 4 years in warehouse environments.

Motivated equipment operations professional certified in forklifts. OSHA-trained and experienced in a range of settings.

Dependable team leader versed in warehouse operations and logistics. Possessing exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Willing to go extra mile to meet tight deadlines and reach company goals.

Skills

Flexible, works well under pressure, possess strong verbal and written . Enjoy taking responsibility and honest. Communication skills English and French fluency , posit learning environment , conflict resolution

Work History
Forklift Driver, 07/2018 to 01/2020
Oakwood group – Detroit, MI
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs
  • Safely operated lifting devices, including lift beams, swivel-hooks, hoists and forklifts
  • Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments
  • Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations and delivery times to keep management current on team activities
  • Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity
  • Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability
  • Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns or delays
  • Generated production data to complete necessary paperwork by accurately measuring and weighing materials
  • Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs
Team Leader, 07/2017 to 07/2018
TruckHero – Ann Arbor, MI
  • Documented counts and sorted finished work to promote easy access for shipping or additional processing
  • Completed special cuts, including groves and bevels, to produce desired looks
  • Implemented new working processes which delivered continued improvements
  • Directed personnel training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy and commitment to friendly service
  • Increased customer retention and satisfaction by closely monitored team member performance and assessing problematic practices
  • Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response
  • Facilitated training for associates through daily coaching and regular performance appraisals
  • Demonstrated knowledge of company mission and goals and mentored employees in reaching objectives aligned with company core values
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members which helped resolve issues and conflicts quickly
Shipping Receiver, 12/2016 to 03/2017
Farmland Foods – Milan, MO
  • Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area
  • Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks
  • Orchestrated efficient routing by producing accurate shipping documentation and package labels
  • Coordinated efficient storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours
  • Investigated and adopted optimal shipping and receiving strategies, selecting best carriers, routes and methods to minimize costs and enhance schedules
  • Drafted and managed work and shipping orders, bills of lading and shipping route materials for accurate and compliant recordkeeping
  • Boosted inventory and recordkeeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation
  • Communicated with carrier representatives, arranging for special deliveries and shipment receipts
  • Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department
  • Worked effectively with shippers to resolve issues with shipments, including damaged materials and shortages
  • Factored shipping procedures, rates and routes in making determinations on best shipping methods for materials
  • Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes
  • Corresponded with carrier representatives to make arrangements and provide instructions for shipment and delivery of orders
  • Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment
Accounts Payable Clerk, 06/2013 to 03/2015
Amis fidèle – Kinshasa , Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Entered invoices requiring payment and disbursed amounts via check, electronic transfer or bank draft
  • Generated accounts payable reports for management review to aid in financial and business decision making
  • Generated financial statements and reports detailing accounts receivable status
  • Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms
  • Disbursed petty cash by recording entries and verifying documentation
  • Paid vendors by monitoring discount opportunities and paid employees by receiving and verifying expense reports
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable
  • Kept vendor files accurate and up-to-date to expedite payment processing
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing: Nursing, 01/2018
Wayne County Community College District - Detroit, MI
Associate of Applied Science: Computer and Information Sciences, 10/2013
Institut Supérieur d'Informatique, Programmation et Analyse - Matadi , Democratic Republic of Congo
High school : 07/2013
La bonne semence - Matadi , Democratic Republic of Congo
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Oakwood group
  • TruckHero
  • Farmland Foods
  • Amis fidèle

School Attended

  • Wayne County Community College District
  • Institut Supérieur d'Informatique, Programmation et Analyse
  • La bonne semence

Job Titles Held:

  • Forklift Driver
  • Team Leader
  • Shipping Receiver
  • Accounts Payable Clerk

Degrees

  • Associate Degree in Nursing : Nursing , 01/2018
    Associate of Applied Science : Computer and Information Sciences , 10/2013
    High school : 07/2013

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