Industrious Forklift Operator trained in all aspects of shipment inspections and transportation. Versed in using scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS) to promote safe and on-time shipment and delivery. Strong and robust individual comfortable lifting up to Number pounds and operating all job-related equipment such as shrink wrap machines.
Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic.
Skills
Forklift Operation
Order Picking and Processing
Materials Handling
Production Scheduling
Inventory Staging
Material Inventory
Heavy Industrial Equipment
Production Reporting
Overhead Crane Operator Training
Shipping Documentation
Material packaging
Team Player
Safety standards and protocols
Route logs
Packing and scanning
Warehouse operations
Assembly line experience
OSHA-trained
Hazardous Materials Endorsements
Shipping and receiving
Materials transport
Safe driver
Work History
08/2022 to Current
Forklift OperatorSchwan's Company – Montpelier, ID,
Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
Manually counted Number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.
Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
Boosted team performance by moving materials with forklifts, cranes and other equipment.
09/2005 to 01/2022
Lead Forklift Operator Switch Board AssemblyBj's Wholesale Club, Inc. – Easton, MD,
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.
Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
Verified functionality of forklifts through performance of preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.
Received cargo by lifting and moving it using hand trucks and pallet jacks.
Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
Manually counted Number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.
Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
Changed out forklift batteries and connected batteries to battery charger.
Boosted team performance by moving materials with forklifts, cranes and other equipment.
Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
Maneuvered swivel-hooks, hoists and elevating platforms to move materials.
Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of inventory on hand.
Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
Troubleshot and diagnosed mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and conducted preventive maintenance actions to keep equipment functional.
Interpreted electric and electronic schematics and mechanical layouts to diagnose equipment problems.
Assisted with emergency and scheduled shutdowns while performing regular electrical duties.
Tested wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function.
Interpreted blueprints, schematics, drawings and layouts to complete repairs.
Adhered to testing procedures while performing standard and specialized evaluations on energized and de-energized circuits.
Installed electrical and mechanical equipment in accordance with National Electric Code.
Inspected equipment for defects and safety hazards and completed necessary repairs.
Checked supportive electrical equipment such as brackets and hangers, making repairs when necessary.
Updated and modified components and systems to improve operation.
Notified supervisor immediately about equipment problems and breakdowns.
Installed electrical conduit and wiring for power, controls and lighting.
Obtained measurements and readings using volt and ohm meters, meggers, IC testers and dial indicators.
Tested, troubleshot and calibrated equipment in shop and field.
03/2001 to 08/2005
Lead Forklift OperatorBj's Wholesale Club, Inc. – Nashua, NH,
Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes and prepared shipments.
Checked packing slips and other documentation to appropriately box items requested by clientele.
Inspected products before shipment and upon arrival to maintain best-in-class service quality and high standards of customer service.
Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
Moved boxes and organized aisles to open up floor space and enable forklift operators to move freely through warehouse.
02/1998 to 03/2000
Lead Forklift OperatorLufthansa Cargo – City, STATE,
Negotiated and arranged transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
Assembled containers and crates used to transport large items such as vehicles or machines.
Directed delivery trucks to shipping doors or designated areas and helped unload and load goods.
Checked import and export documentation to determine cargo contents and classified goods into different tariff or fee groups.
Arranged delivery or storage of goods at destinations.
Prepared bills of lading, packing lists, dock receipts and certificates of origin for each shipment.
Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
Increased performance by safely and efficiently operating heavy machinery and equipment.
Secured cargo using chains, load bars, wood blocks and straps.
Used fork lifts, hand truck and pallet jacks to move materials on dock.
Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
Visually inspected all pallets for deliveries to verify quality and accuracy of shipments.
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