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FORKLIFT OPERATOR
Professional Summary

Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, including pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

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 150 pounds and operating all job-related equipment such as shrink wrap machines.

Accomplishments
  • Winner of the highest-level safety award given to employees within the corporation.
  • Sufficiently reached the criteria and went above and beyond to beat the record of production.
Skills
  • Forklift Operation
  • Repair
  • Order Picking and Processing
  • Materials Handling
  • Optimizing Efficiency
  • Inventory Staging
  • Material Inventory
  • Heavy Industrial Equipment
  • Production Reporting
  • Overhead Crane Operator Training
  • Heavy equipment operations
  • Safety standards and protocols
  • Hazardous Materials Endorsements
  • Material packaging
  • Packing and scanning
  • Assembly line experience
  • Team Player
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Materials transport
  • General laborer
  • Warehouse operations
  • OSHA-trained
  • Safe driver
Work History
Forklift Operator, 02/2021 to Current
Company Name – City, State
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
  • Boosted team efficiency by moving materials with forklifts, cranes and other equipment.
  • Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Received cargo by lifting and moving it using hand trucks and pallet jacks.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Manually counted Number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.
  • Changed out forklift batteries and connected batteries to battery charger.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Verified functionality of forklifts through performance of preventative maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.

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Heavy Equipment Operator, 10/2014 to 12/2020
Company Name – City, State
  • Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
  • Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
  • Observed all safety protocols and procedures to avoid injuries and accidents during each shift.
  • Maximized equipment and personnel protection by identifying and avoiding hazards such as utility lines.
  • Moved materials around construction sites to work locations.
  • Determined and marked locations of underground pipes and wires to plan optimal digging locations.
  • Assisted construction personnel with specific job tasks.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle any team need.
  • Maintained fueled and fully operational equipment to jump on any project requirement and keep teams on tight schedules.
  • Placed tools and job site machinery in locked areas and secured location at end of each shift.
  • Adhered to all heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
Machine Operator, 04/2000 to 09/2014
Company Name – City, State
  • Set up and operated various machine tools and jigs to produce precision parts, maintaining awareness of approximate job completion times.
  • Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunctioning or excessive vibration and adjusted machines or replaced tools to eliminate problems.
  • Followed technical documentation, including tooling instructions and product specifications to determine and implement operational sequences.
  • Tended operating machinery to identify equipment malfunctions and locate sources of product defects.
  • Dismantled machinery to access, remove and replace worn components and keep production within optimal tolerances.
  • Assessed equipment after each production run, performing preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
  • Updated daily production logs with timely and accurate information, regularly informing management of special incidents or non-conformance issues.
  • Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
  • Set accurate feed rates and trimming protocols to maintain efficient production and meet schedule demands.
  • Maximized productivity by keeping detailed production records and identifying hold-ups.
  • Maintained machines within work area, complying with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
Education
High Svhool Diploma: 02/2000
John Adams High School - City
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • John Adams High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Forklift Operator
  • Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Machine Operator

Degrees

  • High Svhool Diploma : 02/2000

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