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FORKLIFT OPERATOR
Summary

Organized, reliable, determined individual with 4 to 5 years of industry experience safely and efficiently moving materials in high-volume warehouse environments. Strong knowledge of inventory management as well as shipping and receiving procedures. Ambitious and hardworking with drive to deliver top-quality results. im also a very fast learner.

Skills
  • Stock allocation
  • Material handling
  • Business problem solutions
  • Warehouse best practices
  • OSHA training
  • Loading and unloading
  • Warehouse picking
  • Flatbeds and utility beds
  • Communication and presentation
  • General construction
  • Basic math aptitude
  • Production deadline management
  • Manufacturing and warehouse procedures
  • Physically fit and agile
  • Safety awareness
  • Deadline-driven
  • Certified forklift operator
Experience
Forklift Operator
Wellington, KSWestern Industries/Jul 2020 to Oct 2020
  • Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
  • Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
  • Completed routine post and pre-operation inspections of forklifts and other heavy equipment.
  • Estimated weights, heights and centers of balance to make precise placements.
  • Maximized team efficiency by using equipment such as forklifts and pallet jack's to move materials.
  • 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.
  • Complied with OSHA regulations, company policies and protocols to maintain safe and efficient operations.
  • Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
  • Weighed materials and recorded weights on tags, labels and production schedules.
  • Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
  • Sustained forklift functionality by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and performing preventive maintenance.
  • Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
  • Rotated stock and cleared sales floor of debris.
Straight Truck Driver
Wichita, KSMTC Transportation Inc./Mar 2019 to Jun 2020
  • Logged all pertinent shift information, including driving hours and [Type] data on time to keep reports current.
  • Conducting pre-inspections to keep trucks reliable and well-maintained.
  • Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicle at all times.
  • Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
  • Eliminated downtime to maximize revenue by providing top product shipment delivery quality control.
  • Conducted preventive maintenance, checking gages, readings and fluid changes while executing truck cleans and completing advanced mechanical repairs.
  • Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
  • Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
  • Obtained and maintained proper delivery authorization and pickup documentation.
  • Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
  • Supported management by reporting truck abnormalities for corrective action.
  • Completed efficient transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
  • Inspected, serviced and maintained equipment on daily basis to achieve long-lasting performance.
  • Unloaded packages from [Type] trucks for delivery to customers, taking care to prevent damage to merchandise and goods.
  • Used pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.
  • Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
  • Fulfilled back haul orders and spotting trailers in loading yard.
  • Performed loading and offloading of trucks, utilizing pallet jacks and forklifts.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing all road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Improved project completion time, multi-tasking operations on heavy equipment and trucks.
  • Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
  • Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
  • Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.
Machine Operator/Material Handler
Wellington, KSKansas Plastics Company/Feb 2018 to Mar 2019
  • Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
  • Selected proper cutting tools, calculating parameters to manufacture components and parts.
  • Read and understood blueprints, product specifications and tooling instructions to plan correct operational sequences and prevent materials waste.
  • Fastened and adjusted jigs and stops on machine tables to facilitate positioning of materials.
  • Lubricated parts and performed minor maintenance to improve machine function.
  • Obtained appropriate tooling and fixtures to revise setups on calibrated test strands.
  • Removed and replaced worn machine accessories to keep products within desired tolerances.
  • Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
  • Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date, using [Software].
  • Executed bench, machine and hand tool work by shaping, fitting and assembling machine parts from metal stock.
  • Established and adjusted feed rates and cutting parameters to keep operations in line with production demands.
  • Operated various [Type] gauges to inspect pieces after production completion.
  • Rigged equipment, connected hoses and delivered product to various locations.
  • Maintained assigned equipment and performed daily inspections to increase equipment lifetimes and cut costs [Number]%.
  • Operated hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts.
  • Assisted assessment of finalized product development to maintain QC standards.
  • Recognized defective material and reported issues to management to facilitate prompt resolution.
  • Completed product assembly according to standardized procedures.
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
  • Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
  • Built and packaged products to comply with multiple work orders and deadlines.
Tile Setter
Topeka, KSHamilton Tile/Sep 2017 to Feb 2018
  • Used power tools and machinery properly to avoid job site accidents.
  • Cut tiles and marble to project specifications by using power wet saws and tile cutters.
  • Used spacers between tiles and marble to align distance before grout application.
  • Adhered to safety practices in all areas, including lifting, driving and equipment usage.
  • Utilized plywood and mortar to level different surfaces before laying marble and tile.
  • Provided friendly and knowledgeable service to all customers.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
Education and Training
High School DiplomaUdall High SchoolMay 2015Udall, KS
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Western Industries
  • MTC Transportation Inc.
  • Kansas Plastics Company
  • Hamilton Tile

School Attended

  • Udall High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Forklift Operator
  • Straight Truck Driver
  • Machine Operator/Material Handler
  • Tile Setter

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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