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FORKLIFT DRIVER/YARD JOCKEY
Professional Summary

Reliable Forklift Driver enthusiastic about working in team-based settings to accomplish challenging objectives. 13+ years of equipment operation experience. 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 13 years in warehouse environments. Efficient Forklift Driver able to operate a wide range of warehouse equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Motivated equipment operations professional certified in forklifts. OSHA-trained and experienced in a range of settings. Capable Tractor Operator with 7 years of experience as yard jokey. Followed directions efficiently with no supervision. Successful at reading maps and comprehensive tractor maintenance. Highly motivated and results-driven warehouse professional bringing extensive experience in logistics and distribution. Team player and natural leader with excellent communication skills. Transportation and logistics professional well-versed in materials management and inventory reconciliation. Effectively develops and implements process controls and quality improvement initiatives that reduce costs and increase company revenue.

Skills
  • Order picking and processing
  • Inventory staging
  • Safety standards and protocols
  • Preventative and reparative maintenance
  • Warehouse operations
  • Heavy equipment operations
  • RFID tracking
  • Logging paperwork
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Certified in forklift operation
  • Materials handling
  • OSHA-trained
Work History
10/2017 to 12/2019Forklift Driver/Yard JockeyCarlstar Group | McDonough, GA
  • Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
  • Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
  • Loaded warehouse trailers using sitdown forklift.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns or delays.
  • Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
  • Routinely assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life and fluid levels.
  • Generated production data to complete necessary paperwork by accurately measuring and weighing materials.
  • Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer.
  • Checked items against documentation for accuracy.
  • Unloaded trucks and rail cars and moved materials to staging area.
  • Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
08/2016 to 10/2017Forklift OperatorOHL | McDonough, GA
  • Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
  • Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
  • Boosted team efficiency by moving materials with forklifts, cranes and other equipment.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and conducted preventive maintenance actions to keep equipment functional.
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Shrink-wrapped average of 200+ pallets per day.
  • Kept accurate records of all incoming and outgoing shipments.
  • Filled propane tanks, checked valves and performed other routine equipment maintenance.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Loaded, transported and stacked materials.
  • Moved pallets of merchandise using electric forklifts and electric pallets.
  • Unloaded cartons from pallets and filled storage racks with cartons.
05/2013 to 09/2016Forklift Operator/Yard JockeyAAA Cooper Transportation Inc. | Ellenwood, GA
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns or delays.
  • Boosted team efficiency by moving materials with forklifts, cranes and other equipment.
  • Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
  • Received cargo by removing it from trucks by hand.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Handled multiple tasks simultaneously to maximize work efficiency.
  • Loaded transfer truck with front end loader.
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
  • Kept accurate records of all incoming and outgoing shipments.
  • Checked items against documentation for accuracy.
04/2011 to 05/2013Forklift OperatorGoodyear Tire & Rubber Co | Stockbridge, GA
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Obtained production schedules to transport material to designated areas.
  • Placed overstocked items in temporary storage.
  • Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Examined shipments for quality and accuracy.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Handled multiple tasks simultaneously to maximize work efficiency.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
Education
Expected in 04/2028High School DiplomaRiverdale High School, Riverdale, GA
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Carlstar Group
  • OHL
  • AAA Cooper Transportation Inc.
  • Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co

School Attended

  • Riverdale High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Forklift Driver/Yard Jockey
  • Forklift Operator
  • Forklift Operator/Yard Jockey

Degrees

  • Expected in 04/2028 High School Diploma

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