Forklift Operator resume example with 15+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105(555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Professional Summary
Safety-oriented forklift operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, including pallet jacks,and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of a team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Dedicated, bilingual, highly-motivated and computer-literate.
Skills
Certified Forklift Operator
Overhead crane operator training
Team player
Assembly line experience
Inspections
Heavy industrial equipment
CPR training
Safe driver
General laborer
Shipping and receiving expert
Packing and scanning
Lifts up to 100 pounds
Efficient data entry
Disciplined
Dedicated
Initiative
Self-motivated
Leadership potential
Critical thinking
Reasoning abilities
Multi-task abilities
Persistence
Very athletic
Proficient in
Microsoft Office
Fluent in spanish read/write
Work History
02/2012 to CurrentForklift operatorIngles Markets, Incorporated | Clarkesville, GA,
Moved pallets of merchandise using electric forklifts and electric pallets.
Located proper slots on storage racks and set pallets in place with forklift.
Completed daily forklift safety checklists.
Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
Stacked merchandise on both partial and full pallets and removed empty pallets from sales floor.
Changed out forklift batteries and connected batteries to a battery charger.
Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags.
Received cargo by lifting and moving it using hand trucks and pallet jacks.
Shrink-wrapped an average of 200 pallets per day.
Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas.
Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
Monitored the area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating forklift, sweeper and baler.
Handled multiple tasks simultaneously to maximize work efficiency.
Inspected items for damage and performed temperature and quality checks.
Loaded, transported and stacked materials.
Maneuvered swivel-hooks, hoists and elevating platforms to move materials.
Serviced minor equipment malfunctions and completed equipment condition reports.
Organized and secured stored materials and parts in designated area.
Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
Checked accuracy of merchandise signs.
Reported damage to racks, faulty equipment and other safety hazards to a supervisor.
Maintained a neat and clean working area at all times.
Inspected product load for accuracy and safely transported it around the warehouse.
Received cargo by removing it from trucks by hand.
Kept accurate records of all incoming and outgoing shipments.
Examined shipments for quality and accuracy.
Placed overstocked items in temporary storage.
Manually counted the number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.
02/2009 to 01/2012Delivery driverPanera Bread Co | Boise, ID,
Delivered and picked- up 120,000 pounds of linen daily on average.
Verified each delivery against shipping instructions before delivering to customers.
Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage during transportation.
Completed on-time deliveries by choosing the best and most efficient routes.
Submitted receipts and money received from deliveries at the end of each shift.
Drove company truck for local and intra-state pick-ups and deliveries.
Loaded and secured items in trucks.
Created and submitted delivery and DOT logs.
Recorded each delivery using the proper paperwork before leaving the warehouse.
Inspected truck equipment and supplies and reported problems and safety hazards to supervisors.
Communicated customer complaints, requests and feedback to company management.
Completed pre and post-trip safety inspections, recording and reporting any defects and malfunctions.
Operated and maintained the tractor-trailer in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Pushed and pulled dollies into place and cranked lever to raise and lower landing gear on semi-trailers.
Maintained current Class A CDL with Hazardous Materials and Doubles and Triples endorsements.
Inspected tires, lights, brakes and gas, oil and water levels.
07/2006 to 07/2012Wrecker operatorAmazon Workforce Staffing | Glen Ellyn, IL,
Recovered and towed military vehicles.
Was on standby ready and equipped 24 hours a day in case of a vehicle brake down.
Trained in mechanics of towing all military vehicles
Operated hydraulic tools
Operated crane and winch
Operated oxy acetylene cutting and welding tools
Trained in the use of tear gas and explosives.
Performed as a fire team member during situational training exercises and all infantry dismounted battle drills.
Planned and briefed personnel on missions.
Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
Operated and maintained field communications equipment.
11/2005 to 07/2006Package handlerFed Ex Ground | City, STATE,
Loaded products weighing up to 100 pounds by onto trailers for delivery.
Tagged all inbound merchandise with receiving date.
Stacked and transported all overstock to storage areas.
Reported all equipment failures and malfunctions to supervisor.
Divided cargo received by account number and intended location.
Education
Expected in May 2005High School Diploma | Gateway high school, Kissimmee, FLGPA:
Certifications
Certified Forklift Operator Class I; Class-II; Class-III
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