forklift operator resume example with 3+ years of experience
Jessica Claire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
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Professional Summary
Safety-oriented L 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.
Productive aassembler offering 5 years of demonstrated experience in warehouse operations. Committed to safety and cleanliness in workplace. Dedicated to learning new skills and accepting tasks of increased responsibility.
Skills
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Work History
03/2019 to 11/2019
Forklift Operator Willscot Corporation – Danbury, CT,
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Boosted team efficiency by moving materials with forklifts, cranes and other equipment.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
- Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns or delays.
- Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
- Managed warehouse operations and verified proper shipment procedures.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Loaded transfer truck with front end loader.
- Reported damage to racks, faulty equipment and other safety hazards to [Job Title] for remediation.
- Completed regular checks of incoming freight in staging area each day.
- Removed debris and waste materials from machinery to reduce possibility of clogs and malfunctions.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Located proper slots on storage racks and set pallets in place with forklift.
- Examined shipments for quality and accuracy.
- Completed daily forklift safety checklists.
- Received cargo by lifting and moving it using hand trucks and pallet jacks.
- Inspected items for damage and performed temperature and quality checks.
- Organized and secured stored materials and parts in designated area.
04/2013 to 07/2014
Driver Helper Cort Business Services – Las Vegas, NV,
- Used proper safety techniques and gear such as lifting straps to move items off truck.
- Prevented damage to packages and products by correctly securing loads.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
- Kept all documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Inspected ingoing and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Quickly answered all job-related inquiries from supervisor and delivered updates on anticipated task completion times.
- Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
- Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets and tape to protect from damage.
- Arranged items at destination according to customer requests and instructions.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
02/2011 to 10/2012
Labor Worker TMD Temporaries – City, STATE,
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Gathered and disposed of work site debris to remove safety hazards and boost team productivity.
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Used radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between [Type] operators and ground workers.
- Efficiently prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
- Blended exterior paints and correctly matched trim colors.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks, including, sweeping, pulling weeds, painting and power washing.
- Used measuring tools such as gauges and tape measure to identify conforming parts during production.
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Education
Expected in 08/2008 to
AA:
Ohlone College - Fremont, CA
Ohlone College - Fremont, CA
- Minored in criminal justice
- Elected Captain of Basketball Team
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Resume Overview
School Attended
- Ohlone College
Job Titles Held:
- Forklift Operator
- Driver Helper
- Labor Worker
Degrees
- AA
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