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FORKLIFT OPERATOR
Summary

Hardworking and observant [Job Title] with experience operating and maintaining equipment. Dedicated to moving materials to meet challenging demands and promote team productivity. Basic [Language] skills used to communicate with bilingual individuals in professional daily activities. Observant [Job Title] with experience supporting [Industry] operations. Practiced in securing large loads to minimize damage. Physically fit and reliable with superior work ethic and commitment to supporting team needs. Trained in [Type] and [Type] operations and safety. Cooperative Forklift Operator with [Number] years of experience lifting and carrying heavy loads using warehouse equipment. Qualified to operate various classes of forklifts and practiced in wide range of heavy equipment. Talented problem-solver with strong ethics, integrity and relationship-building abilities. Organized [Job Title] with [Number] years of industry experience safely and efficiently moving materials in high-volume warehouse environments. Strong knowledge of inventory management as well as shipping and receiving procedures. Ambitious and hardworking with drive to deliver top-quality results. Talented [Job Title] with over [Number] years in warehouse environments successful at working quickly in fast-paced, demanding settings. Efficient team player and problem-solver. Possessing top communication and conflict resolution skills. Hardworking and reliable [Job Title] with strong ability in [Task] and [Task]. Offering [Skill], [Skill] and [Skill]. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.

Skills
  • Material handling
  • Manufacturing and warehouse procedures
  • Certified Pallet Jack Operator
  • Certified forklift operator
  • Material sourcing and distribution
  • Shipping operations
  • Warehouse best practices
  • General construction
  • Inventory reporting
  • Staging and sorting
  • RFID systems
  • Loading and unloading
  • Basic math aptitude
  • Equipment operations
  • Materials movement
  • Palletizer
  • Warehouse picking
Experience
Forklift Operator
Mason, OHAerotek/Nov 2020 to Jan 2021
  • Completed routine post and pre-operation inspections of forklifts and other heavy equipment.
  • Checked inbound and outbound products, inspected for damage and recorded product code dates.
  • Immediately reported any safety and quality issues to management.
  • Drove industrial vehicles and equipment to transport goods and materials, load and unload designated trailers and route trucks.
  • Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
  • Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
  • Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
  • Examined empty pallets for damage and moved pallets to proper storage areas.
  • Transferred materials to and from warehouses, production lines and packaging lines.
  • Sustained forklift functionality by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and performing preventive maintenance.
  • Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
  • Stored and retrieved materials according to first-in/first-out principle.
  • Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
  • Maximized team efficiency by using equipment such as [Type] and [Type] to move materials.
  • Recorded count and condition of all cargo received.
  • Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
  • Documented all tally sheets, slot changes, shuttle transfers and other paperwork.
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
  • Weighed materials and recorded weights on tags, labels and production schedules.
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
  • Logged weight and destination production data in detailed daily logs for management review.
  • Complied with OSHA regulations, company policies and protocols to maintain safe and efficient operations.
  • Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
  • Used equipment such as loaders, hand trucks, forklifts and cranes safely.
  • Acted as spotter to alert forklift driver if products were slipping or falling.
  • Pulled and prepared product for shipment to guarantee loads of exact quantity and product type.
  • Divided and sorted product shipments received using account information and shipping labels.
High Bay Operator
Mason, OHcintas/Jul 2018 to Oct 2020
  • Weighed materials and recorded weights on tags, labels and production schedules.
  • Recorded count and condition of all cargo received.
  • Rotated stock and cleared sales floor of debris.
  • Pulled and prepared product for shipment to guarantee loads of exact quantity and product type.
  • Consistently met deadlines for loading trailers to meet departure deadlines.
  • Filled out inspection logs at beginning of each shift.
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
  • Acted as spotter to alert forklift driver if products were slipping or falling.
  • Divided and sorted product shipments received using account information and shipping labels.
  • Stored and retrieved materials according to first-in/first-out principle.
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
  • Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
  • Used equipment such as loaders, hand trucks, forklifts and cranes safely.
  • Maximized team efficiency by using equipment such as [Type] and [Type] to move materials.
  • Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
  • Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
  • Noted and recorded receipt of materials on drivers' paperwork.
  • Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
  • Completed routine post and pre-operation inspections of forklifts and other heavy equipment.
  • Identified and troubleshot issues with equipment and completed basic repairs to restore functionality.
  • Immediately reported any safety and quality issues to management.
  • Complied with OSHA regulations, company policies and protocols to maintain safe and efficient operations.
  • Checked inbound and outbound products, inspected for damage and recorded product code dates.
  • Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
  • Sustained forklift functionality by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and performing preventive maintenance.
  • Drove industrial vehicles and equipment to transport goods and materials, load and unload designated trailers and route trucks.
  • Examined empty pallets for damage and moved pallets to proper storage areas.
  • Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
  • Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
  • Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
Landscaper Laborer
Morrow, OHbrausch landscaping/Mar 2008 to Jul 2018
  • Read and followed landscaping plans to install plants and fixtures for residences and businesses.
  • Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
  • Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
  • Planted bulbs, bushes, trees and flowers to enhance environment.
  • Reviewed design plans and instructions and completed work according to specifications.
  • Prepared soil and gardens to plant with mulch and sod.
  • Removed poison ivy and other harmful plants while wearing protective gear.
  • Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris and snow to reduce hazards.
  • Operated and maintained basic landscaping equipment and vehicles.
  • Applied weed and pest control chemicals to protect customer lawns.
  • Installed block and stone décor according to plans and specifications.
  • Trimmed shrubbery and trees to help plants produce more flowers and fruit to benefit wildlife.
  • Fertilized, cultivated and weeded soil to deliver steady supply of nutrients to plants.
  • Removed and properly disposed of debris to maintain worksite safety.
  • Swapped out plant containers and flowerbeds each spring, summer and fall.
  • Arranged shrubs and flowers to create landscape effects.
  • Checked machinery and performed routine maintenance to prevent malfunction.
  • Scheduled regular landscaping services to promote optimal growth and maintain attractive appearance of lawns and facility grounds.
  • Performed planting, watering, mulching, edging and other landscaping duties at [Number]-acre golf course.
  • Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
  • Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shapes.
Education and Training
High School DiplomaLittle Miami High SchoolJun 1987Morrow, OH
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Aerotek
  • cintas
  • brausch landscaping

School Attended

  • Little Miami High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Forklift Operator
  • High Bay Operator
  • Landscaper Laborer

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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