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FORKLIFT OPERATOR
Professional Summary

Prepared loads of more than 60 pounds, effectively minimizing damage and supporting productivity targets. Reliable and punctual with good physical stamina, teamwork abilities and hardworking nature. Knowledgeable about safety requirements.

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 10 years in warehouse environments.

Skills
  • Order picking and processing
  • Shipping Documentation
  • Forklift Operation
  • Assembly line experience
  • OSHA-trained
  • Packing and scanning
  • Production reporting
  • Shipping and receiving expert
  • General laborer
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Heavy equipment operations
  • Team Player
  • Safe driver
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Materials handling
  • Warehouse operations
  • Safety standards and protocols
Work History
Forklift Operator, 08/2020 to Current
Plastic Express – Savannah, GA
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
  • Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
  • Boosted team efficiency by moving materials with forklifts, cranes and other equipment.
  • Handled multiple tasks simultaneously to maximize work efficiency.
  • Removed debris and waste materials from machinery to reduce possibility of clogs and malfunctions.
  • Inspected items for damage and performed temperature and quality checks.
  • Loaded, transported and stacked materials.
  • Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
  • Demonstrated and applied product knowledge of all company items.
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Unloaded trucks and rail cars and moved materials to staging area.
  • Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed.
  • Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
  • Received cargo by removing it from trucks by hand.
  • Received cargo by lifting and moving it using hand trucks and pallet jacks.
  • Loaded transfer truck with front end loader.
  • Managed warehouse operations and verified proper shipment procedures.
  • 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.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Completed regular checks of incoming freight in staging area each day.
  • Examined shipments for quality and accuracy.
  • Checked items against documentation for accuracy.
  • Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
Industrial Cleaner, 11/2019 to 04/2020
Caesar Stone – Midway, GA
  • Followed safety standards and established SOPs when handling, mixing and storing hazardous chemicals.
  • Maintained optimal supply levels to meet daily and special cleaning needs.
  • Completed routine floor maintenance, including stripping, sealing and finishing.
Warehouse Worker, 01/2010 to 12/2014
Target Distribution – Midway, GA
  • Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading.
  • Used forklifts and pallet jacks to relocate products.
  • Moved products of all sizes using overhead cranes, forklifts and other equipment, consistently meeting challenging performance goals.
  • Prepared orders for shipment by systematically picking, packing and labeling merchandise.
  • Managed product staging to efficiently transfer items between receiving, storage and shipping locations.
  • Transferred inventory to and from target destinations using forklifts and other transportation vehicles.
  • Kept warehouse stations and equipment in good working order in line with OSHA requirements.
  • Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Warehouse Worker, 04/2008 to 05/2012
Dollar Tree Warehouse – Pooler , GA
  • Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in/first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
  • Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
  • Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Kept warehouse stations and equipment in good working order in line with OSHA requirements.
  • Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading.
  • Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
  • Readied product pallets for optimal storage and shipment, carefully organizing boxes and balancing weight.
  • Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors to obtain replacements or refunds.
  • Kept all documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
  • Used forklifts and pallet jacks to relocate products.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks, including, sweeping, pulling weeds, painting and power washing.
  • Checked packages and merchandise for damage and quickly notified vendors to request replacements.
  • Prepared orders for shipment by systematically picking, packing and labeling merchandise.
  • Moved products of all sizes using overhead cranes, forklifts and other equipment, consistently meeting challenging performance goals.
  • Operated RF scanners to track merchandise and verify contents of containers.
Education
Windsor Forest High School - Savannah, GA
Ged: 09/2020
Savannah Technical College - Savannah, GA
Air Conditioning Associates Savannah Technical College - Savannah, GA
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Plastic Express
  • Caesar Stone
  • Target Distribution
  • Dollar Tree Warehouse

School Attended

  • Windsor Forest High School
  • Savannah Technical College

Job Titles Held:

  • Forklift Operator
  • Industrial Cleaner
  • Warehouse Worker

Degrees

  • Ged : 09/2020
    Air Conditioning Associates

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