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FORKLIFT OPERATOR
Skills
  • Equipment operations
  • Safety awareness
  • Manufacturing and warehouse procedures
  • Doubles and Triples Endorsements
  • Basic math aptitude
  • Materials movement
  • Certified forklift operator
  • Loading and unloading
  • Certified Pallet Jack Operator
  • RFID systems
  • Material sourcing and distribution
  • Warehouse best practices
  • Inventory control
  • Palletizer
  • Shipping operations
  • Business problem solutions
  • Material handling
  • OSHA training
  • Customer-focused
  • Material inventory
  • Physically fit and agile
  • RF scanner
  • Staging and sorting
Education and Training
08/2013
High School Diploma
Brady High School Denver, COLORADO
Summary

Experienced Certified Forklift Operator and Heavy Equipment Operator bringing well-rounded background in general warehouse operations, transportation and logistics.

Forklift Operator focused on safety and quality service in shipping and receiving and forklift operation. Dedicated to upholding the highest standards of professionalism on the job. Current HAACP certification.

Effective Material Handler displaying excellent leadership skills and an unfailing work ethic. Highly adept in all areas of warehouse operations, including shipping and receiving documentation.

Results-oriented Forklift Driver skilled in operating a wide range of warehouse equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

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

Experience
Forklift OperatorDenver processing | Denver, CO01/2017 - 11/2019
  • Loaded items in optimal manner to maximize work efficiency.
  • Collaborated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
  • Operated with zero safety violations and consistently met deadlines for loading trailers.
  • Removed incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
  • Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies and protocols to maintain safe and efficient operations.
  • Examined empty pallets for damage and moved pallets to proper storage areas.
  • Rotated stock and cleared sales floor of debris.
  • Divided and sorted product shipments received using account information and shipping labels.
  • Transported goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
  • Pulled and prepared product for shipment to ensure exact quantity and type of product is loaded.
  • Picked up trash, swept floor and wiped down equipment at the end of each shift.
  • Scanned materials into and out of inventory using barcode tags.
Commercial GlazierArchitecural concepts | Denver, COLORADO02/2016 - 10/2017
  • Fastened glass panes into frames or sashes using clips, points or moldings and added weather seals or putty around pane edges to seal joints.
  • Conferred with clients to determine project requirements and provide cost estimates, providing detailed updates throughout project execution.
  • Managed relationships with vendors, clients and coworkers to cultivate positive work environment while driving sales, quality and top-level service.
  • Measured and marked outlines and patterns on glass to indicate cutting lines with high accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Selected type and color of glass and material for moldings according to project specifications and structural requirements.
  • Operated crane to load and arrange glass and mirrors onto delivery trucks, employing suction cups to secure materials during transfer.
  • Prevented light glare on glass by measuring, cutting, fitting and pressing anti-glare adhesive film to glass or spraying with tinting solution.
  • Set glass doors into frames and bolted metal hinges, handles, locks and other hardware to attach doors to frames and walls.
  • Offered project management support by overseeing deadlines and promptly reporting potential obstacles.
  • Fabricated and installed metal sashes and moldings for glass installation using aluminum or steel framing.
  • Prepared glass for cutting by applying oil to cutting lines and smoothed cut edges through polishing and grinding.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Attended departmental meetings, providing feedback to enhance future performance.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Warehouse Order SelectorStagg parkway | Denver, COLORADO05/2014 - 07/2016
  • Identified safety hazards and notified management to determine proper resolution of issues.
  • Carried out duties within fast-paced retail environment, providing organized stocking methods and plans.
  • Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels and executing shipment documents to facilitate delivery to proper customers.
  • Received orders via phone, mail, fax and internet daily.
  • Rotated goods in inventory by following “first in, first out” approach to keep shelves organized and well-stocked.
  • Operated forklift to elevate or place merchandise in appropriate areas.
  • Organized storage of articles in bins, floor, shelves and assigned areas according to product categories.
  • Navigated powered lift trucks safely to move items throughout warehouse and reduce injury risk.
  • Readied merchandise for sales floor by marking items with identifying codes and accurate pricing.
  • Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database to enable efficient order processing and fulfillment.
  • Tracked inventory, conducted cycle counts and audits and resolved issues to maintain accurate records.
  • Coordinated shipping and receiving schedules with production to assist in traffic control on docks.
  • Communicated effectively with members of public in often crowded and noisy environments.
  • Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
  • Replenished inventory with focus on addressing customer needs.
  • Provided subject matter expertise on inventory levels and processes to internal and external customers to meet diverse requirements and smooth processes.
  • Maintained accurate order and shipment forms and inventory documentation to facilitate timely material flow.
  • Considered individual product requirements and accessibility needs to maximize efficiency of warehouse storage areas.
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Denver processing
  • Architecural concepts
  • Stagg parkway

School Attended

  • Brady High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Forklift Operator
  • Commercial Glazier
  • Warehouse Order Selector

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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