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FORKLIFT OPERATOR
Summary

Truck Driver adept at navigation and efficient, on-time deliveries. Personable and energetic.

Customer-oriented Driver skilled at promoting customer retention, assisting with loading and unloading and completing precise logs and paperwork.

Hardworking Forklift Driver specializing in forklift operation, efficient loading of merchandise and on-time deliveries.

Forklift Operator focused on safety and quality service in shipping and receiving and forklift operation. Dedicated to upholding the highest standards of professionalism on the job. Current HAACP certification.

Dedicated Forklift Operator skilled in stocking, shipping and receiving. Holds current Forklift Operator certification with Doubles and Triples Endorsements. Dependable, punctual and willing to work a flexible schedule.

Talented Forklift Driver successful at working quickly in fast-paced, demanding environments. Efficient team player and problem-solver. Possessing top communication and conflict resolution skills developed over 17 years in warehouse environments.

Effective Material Handler displaying excellent leadership skills and an unfailing work ethic. Highly adept in all areas of warehouse operations, including shipping and receiving documentation.

Results-oriented Forklift Driver skilled in operating a wide range of warehouse equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

Organized Material Handler skilled in safely and efficiently moving materials in high-volume warehouse environments. Strong knowledge of inventory management and shipping and receiving procedures. Ambitious and hardworking with 17 years of industry experience.

Enthusiastic equipment operations professional certified in forklifts. OSHA-trained and experienced in a range of settings.

Skills
  • Cargo handling
  • Route management
  • Customer-oriented
  • Efficient trip planner
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Courteous and polite demeanor
  • Assisting customers
  • Warehouse best practices
  • Staging and sorting
  • Certified forklift operator
  • Manufacturing and warehouse procedures
  • Safety awareness
  • Customer service-oriented
  • Deadline-driven
  • OSHA training
  • Materials movement
  • Material inventory
  • Business problem solutions
  • Communication and presentation
  • Basic math aptitude
  • Palletizer
  • Loading and unloading
  • Stock allocation
  • Production deadline management
  • Customer-focused
  • Valid Delaware driver's license
Experience
10/2002 to Current
Forklift OperatorCostco Wholesale － Newark, DE
  • Secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
  • Removed incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
  • Collaborated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
  • Moved goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Loaded items in optimal manner to maximize work efficiency.
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of industry best practices and company protocols.
  • Operated forklifts and other transportation vehicles to move merchandise to and from target destinations.
  • Checked all packed cartons for correct shipping labels to promote efficient delivery.
  • Used equipment such as loaders, hand trucks, forklifts and cranes safely.
  • Pulled and prepared product for shipment to ensure exact quantity and type of product is loaded.
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
  • Rotated stock and cleared sales floor of debris.
  • Stored and retrieved materials according to first-in/first-out principle.
  • Organized warehouse inventory in effective and efficient manner.
  • Accurately received, stored and shipped products safely and efficiently.
  • Estimated weights, heights and centers of balance to make precise placements.
  • Acted as spotter to alert forklift driver if products were slipping or falling.
  • Transported goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
  • Filled out inspection logs at beginning of each shift.
  • Picked up trash, swept floor and wiped down equipment at the end of each shift.
  • Operated equipment with focus on safety and efficiency.
  • Tagged unmarked merchandise with item number.
  • Swept warehouse floors and stored equipment to maintain neat and organized workspace.
  • Ensured compliance 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.
  • Collaborated in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
  • Examined empty pallets for damage and moved pallets to proper storage areas.
  • Packed merchandise into boxes and containers to prepare for safe shipment.
  • Picked orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
  • Kept forklifts functional by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and performing preventive maintenance.
  • Ensured all loads were secured on pallets.
10/2001 to 08/2002
Truck DriverP & S Deliveries － New Castle, DE
  • Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
  • Coordinated daily delivery schedules based on customer schedules, peak delivery times and alternate routes.
  • Inspected, serviced and maintained equipment on daily basis to achieve long-lasting performance.
  • Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
  • Certified that waste, supplies and material handling equipment were secured prior to operating vehicle on public highways.
  • Exceeded specific team goals, partnering with staff to share and implement best practices.
  • Completed efficient transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
  • Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategiesbased on current weather and traffic information.
  • Applied defensive driving and safety techniques to prevent accidents.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing all road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
  • Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
  • Submitted daily mileage log with trip sheet, fuel, maintenance and delivery documentation.
  • Inspected vehicle prior to and after completing each shift, noting any damage or issues in detailed logs.
  • Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
  • Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.
  • Balanced and handled expense accounts for each trip.
  • Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
  • Maintained neat and professional appearance during every shift to promote positive company presence.
  • Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicle at all times.
  • Provided top product shipment delivery quality control, eliminating downtime to maximize revenue.
08/1999 to 10/2001
Final AssemblerB.F. Rich Company Inc. － Newark, DE
  • Cleaned work areas following each shift by removing debris and trash and sweeping up metal parts.
  • Cleaned work areas regularly to keep team efficient and eliminate any safety concerns.
  • Maintained excellent levels of workplace cleanliness around equipment to enhance safety and productivity.
  • Packaged finished products and prepared boxes, containers and pallets for shipment to distribution centers.
  • Reviewed finished products for quality and conformance to work orders, assigned grades and removed non-conforming pieces for recycling or correction.
  • Assisted newly hired team members by explaining company procedures and safety requirements and delivered positive feedback upon job task completion.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete demanding projects under tight deadlines.
  • Optimized team performance by training new hires on use of equipment, standard procedures and organizational policies.
Education and Training
06/2003
High School DiplomaJames H Groves － Middletown, DE
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Costco Wholesale
  • P & S Deliveries
  • B.F. Rich Company Inc.

School Attended

  • James H Groves

Job Titles Held:

  • Forklift Operator
  • Truck Driver
  • Final Assembler

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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