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FORKLIFT OPERATOR
Summary
Hardworking and observant [Job Title] with experience operating and maintaining equipment. Dedicated to moving materials to meet challenging demands and promote team productivity. Basic [Language] skills used to communicate with bilingual individuals in professional daily activities. Responsible [Job Title] with [Number] years of experience moving inventory in logistics environments. Qualified and practiced in forklifts, hand trucks and cranes operation. Dedicated to consistently logging activities upon completion. Experienced Forklift Driver with [Number] years of work history precisely moving and tracking goods in warehouse environments. Skilled in operating scanners and heavy equipment. Expertise in maintenance, safety and inventory organization. Cooperative Forklift Operator with [Number] years 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. Talented [Job Title] with over [Number] years in warehouse environments successful at working quickly in fast-paced, demanding settings. Efficient team player and problem-solver. Possessing top communication and conflict resolution skills.
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Experience
Mclane | Sachse , TXForklift Operator03/2019 - 03/2020
- Inspected lifts before usage to prevent damage to [Type] goods being lifted.
- Documented weight and destination production data in detailed daily logs for management review.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Operated with zero safety violations and consistently met deadlines for loading trailers.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
- Secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- Removed incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Transported materials to and from warehouses, production lines and packaging lines.
- Organized warehouse inventory in effective and efficient manner.
- Collaborated in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Swept warehouse floors and stored equipment to maintain neat and organized workspace.
- Moved goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Estimated weights, heights and centers of balance to make precise placements.
Clyde Companies Inc. | Craig , COOerder Picker02/2019 - 02/2020
- Inspected lifts before usage to prevent damage to [Type] goods being lifted.
- Documented weight and destination production data in detailed daily logs for management review.
- Loaded items in optimal manner to maximize work efficiency.
- Identified and troubleshot issues with equipment and completed basic repairs to restore functionality.
- Maximized team efficiency by using equipment such as [Type] and [Type] to move materials.
- Secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- Removed incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Moved goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Checked all packed cartons for correct shipping labels to promote efficient delivery.
- Organized warehouse inventory in effective and efficient manner.
- Documented movements using computer tracking systems.
- Collaborated in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Swept warehouse floors and stored equipment to maintain neat and organized workspace.
- Estimated weights, heights and centers of balance to make precise placements.
- Removed empty pallets, cardboard packing and strapping and deposited items in proper receptacles.
- Picked up trash, swept floor and wiped down equipment at the end of each shift.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Cleaned and stored all equipment at end of each shift.
- Ensured all loads were secured on pallets.
- Packed merchandise into boxes and containers to prepare for safe shipment.
- Completed routine post and pre-operation inspections of forklifts and other heavy equipment.
- Monitored warehouse for debris, deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Followed duties outlined in daily inbound and outbound schedules.
- Contributed to profitability by training new employees on safe, efficient use of forklift equipment and through troubleshooting machines to maintain optimal performance and limit overtime cost.
- Tagged unmarked merchandise with item number.
- Picked orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Used equipment such as loaders, hand trucks, forklifts and cranes safely.
- Recorded receipt of materials on drivers' paperwork.
- Scanned materials into and out of inventory using barcode tags.
- Operated equipment with focus on safety and efficiency.
- Interpreted receiving sheets, computer printouts and both written and verbal instructions.
- Weighed materials and recorded weights on tags, labels and production schedules.
- Operated industrial vehicles and equipment to transport goods and materials, load and unload designated trailers and route trucks.
- Conducted inventory transactions using scanner gun.
- Divided and sorted product shipments received using account information and shipping labels.
- Received and assembled new equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
- Received and assembled new equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
- Replenished pick slots with outgoing stock items according to next day's work orders.
- Replenished pick slots with outgoing stock items according to next day's work orders.
Sunrise Staffing | City , STATELoader and Unloader11/2015 - 02/2019
- Positioned lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, and boxes, and secure material or products for transport to designated areas
- Unloaded cargo with mechanized equipment to enable receipt of pre-ordered inventory.
- Moved [Type] and [Type] items using [Type] equipment safely to prevent accidents and mishaps.
- Attached documents, such as PO receipts, packing slips and bill of lading to outbound shipments.
- Safely operated all necessary equipment in work area such as [Equipment] and [Equipment].
- Maintained [Type] and [Type] equipment using troubleshooting methods to keep functional for all shifts.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse to comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and state safety and health standards.
- Followed customer instructions about placement of items and special considerations for handling.
- Performed repair work on [Type] equipment, notifying [Type] department of issues requiring more extensive repairs.
- Ordered and replaced warehouse supplies stock and hand tools.
- Protected items by wrapping in cling film, padded moving blankets and tape.
Mcallister Family Constrution | City , STATEHeavy Equipment Operator
- Drove tractor-trailer trucks to move equipment efficiently between job sites.
- Protected equipment and personnel from safety concerns by noting and avoiding potential hazards like utility lines.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Kept equipment properly fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Inspected, repaired and maintained equipment for durability and optimal performance.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues for proper materials movement.
- Completed jobs operating [Tool], [Type] and [Type] equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Maintained proficiency in different types of equipment and related attachments to meet job site requirements.
- Removed tools and machinery from job site and secured location at end of shift.
- Followed the company's strict safety protocols for machinery operation and encouraged other employees to do the same.
- Used front end loader's levers to move and tilt the bucket and drive it into different materials.
- Employed best heavy equipment operation safety practices with minimal complaints or incidents.
- Operated construction equipment, including excavators to properly grade land.
- Followed company policies by performing pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and completing all reports accurately.
Education and Training
Lake City High | CityGED03/2007
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School Attended
- Lake City High
Job Titles Held:
- Forklift Operator
- Oerder Picker
- Loader and Unloader
- Heavy Equipment Operator
Degrees
- GED
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