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FORKLIFT OPERATOR
Summary

Hardworking and reliable, with strong ability to learn fast. Offering efficiency, productivity and a high level of self improvement. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. Cooperative Forklift Operator with a decent amount of experience lifting and carrying heavy loads using warehouse equipment. Qualified to operate various classes of forklifts and practiced in wide range of heavy equipment. Talented problem-solver with strong ethics, integrity and relationship-building abilities.

Skills
  • Stock allocation
  • Project management and process analysis
  • Process management
  • OSHA training
  • Manufacturing and warehouse procedures
  • Staging and sorting
  • Business ethics
  • Warehouse Management
  • Shipping operations
  • Palletizer
  • Certified forklift operator
  • Safety awareness
  • Sustainable business models
  • Loading and unloading
  • Material handling
  • Basic math aptitude
  • Equipment operations
  • Materials movement
  • Business problem solutions
  • Physically fit and agile
  • Warehouse picking
Experience
Forklift Operator
City, StateCompany Name/Jun 2020 to Feb 2021
  • Examined empty pallets for damage and moved pallets to proper storage areas.
  • Pulled and prepared product for shipment to guar
    antee loads of exact quantity and product type.
  • Consistently met deadlines for loading trailers to meet departure deadlines.
  • Immediately reported any safety and quality issues to management.
  • Filled out inspection logs at beginning of each shift.
  • Sustained forklift functionality by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and performing preventive maintenance.
  • Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
  • Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
  • Drove industrial vehicles and equipment to transport goods and materials, load and unload designated trailers and route trucks.
  • Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
  • Complied with OSHA regulations, company policies and protocols to maintain safe and efficient operations.
  • Completed routine post and pre-operation inspections of forklifts and other heavy equipment.
  • Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
  • Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
  • Used equipment such as loaders, hand trucks, forklifts and cranes safely.
  • Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
  • Divided and sorted product shipments received using account information and shipping labels.
  • Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
  • Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
  • Transferred materials to and from warehouses, production lines and packaging lines.
Turret Operator
City, StateCompany Name/Apr 2019 to Aug 2019
  • Inspected final results and compared to production order to support quality assurance.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
  • Inspected printed products for clarity, color accuracy, and conformance to provided specifications.
  • Collaborated with technicians to diagnose equipment breakdowns and address quality issues.
  • Took measurements with calipers and gauge readers to assess line performance.
  • Examined completed pieces to check for defects and sorted items according to identified flaws.
  • Followed work orders to select proper materials, make accurate cuts and complete precise finished products.
  • Maintained adequate productivity by setting and enforcing deadlines.
  • Kept machines running at peak efficiency to meet demanding production targets.
  • Adhered to company and OSHA safety procedures to protect team members, products and equipment.
Material Handler
City, StateCompany Name/Feb 2019 to Apr 2019
  • Observed inventory allocation to maintain material needs and production deadlines.
  • Logged unit quantities and entered data within inventory database to facilitate records maintenance.
  • Organized warehouse inventory according to warehouse plan.
  • Resolved conveyor system issues by clearing jams and blockages.
  • Coordinated incoming and outgoing shipments and placement of materials to meet scheduling requirements.
  • Tracked parcel movement using hand-held scanners and daily production sheets to keep records accurate.
  • Braced, padded and supported shipments to prevent shifting and damage.
  • Assisted warehouse staff in promoting top-level productivity and shipment accuracy.
  • Loaded completed orders on pallets according to delivery numbers.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of industry best practices and company protocols to maintain workplace safety and efficiency.
  • Held accountability for inventory and property under command.
  • Organized efficient daily work plans based on oral instructions and written directions to meet challenging objectives.
  • Received and assembled new equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
  • Assessed and produced bills of lading to set tariffs and shipping charges.
  • Operated equipment with focus on safety and efficiency.
  • Disposed of debris and hazardous materials properly to avoid contamination.
  • Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
  • Palletized boxes to streamline movement and shipment.
  • Developed storage and space utilization plans for specific commodities and equipment.
  • Protected company inventory by maintaining and organizing storage areas.
  • Packed merchandise into boxes and containers to ensure safe shipment.
Education and Training
High School DiplomaWest Davidson High SchoolJun 2019City, State
Some College (No Degree)Davidson County Community CollegeCity, State
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • West Davidson High School
  • Davidson County Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Forklift Operator
  • Turret Operator
  • Material Handler

Degrees

  • High School Diploma
    Some College (No Degree)

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