forklift operator resume example with 4+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
, , 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor(555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Summary
Talented Forklift truck operator/driver with over five 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. Dedicated Forklift Operator with extensive knowledge of mechanical repairs and inspections. Successful at following few directions with no supervision and completing jobs with timeliness and accuracy. I have a very good understanding of inspection and diagnosing to solve problems with the machines and the appropriate tool use in the time frame allowed. I would appriciate the opportunity to work with and for your company.
Skills
Materials movement
Project management and process analysis
Material handling
RF scanner
Warehouse picking
Flatbeds and utility beds
Loading and unloading
Supply chain and inventory management
Material sourcing and distribution
Equipment operations
OSHA training
Shipping operations
Manufacturing and warehouse procedures
Material inventory
Safety awareness
Experience
01/2021 to CurrentForklift OperatorWhirlpool | Sacramento, CA,
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.
Recorded count and condition of all cargo received.
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.
Maximized team efficiency by using equipment such as Forklift and Bobcat to move materials.
Logged weight and destination production data in detailed daily logs for management review.
Complied with OSHA regulations, company policies and protocols to maintain safe and efficient operations.
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.
Pulled and prepared product for shipment to guarantee loads of exact quantity and product type.
Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
Used equipment such as loaders, hand trucks, forklifts and cranes safely.
Sustained forklift functionality by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and performing preventive maintenance.
Estimated weights, heights and centers of balance to make precise placements.
Identified and troubleshot issues with equipment and completed basic repairs to restore functionality.
Documented all tally sheets, slot changes, shuttle transfers and other paperwork.
Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
Completed routine post and pre-operation inspections of forklifts and other heavy equipment.
Immediately reported any safety and quality issues to management.
Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
Filled out inspection logs at beginning of each shift.
Consistently met deadlines for loading trailers to meet departure deadlines.
Acted as spotter to alert forklift driver if products were slipping or falling.
Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
Stored and retrieved materials according to first-in/first-out principle.
Examined empty pallets for damage and moved pallets to proper storage areas.
Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
Weighed materials and recorded weights on tags, labels and production schedules.
Noted and recorded receipt of materials on drivers' paperwork.
Rotated stock and cleared sales floor of debris.
Checked inbound and outbound products, inspected for damage and recorded product code dates.
Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
Divided and sorted product shipments received using account information and shipping labels.
11/2016 to 02/2021Scale House AttendentThe Andersons, Inc. | Mocksville, NC,
Maintained cleanliness and organization of scale house by removing debris and placing trash in proper receptacles.
Inspected incoming loads for prohibited materials.
Answered questions related to categorization of waste.
Directed customers and employees on proper waste management procedures.
Reported customer and supplier problems to management team to enable quick resolution.
Greeted customers, directed haulers and answered questions accurately.
Identified and reported problems and gathered necessary information to develop solutions.
Used Personal Protective Equipment properly to avoid injury and contact with hazardous materials.
Gave scale tickets to customers, signed waste manifests and documented incoming waste.
Obtained information regarding material entering landfill to determine appropriate billing information for customers.
Trained new employees on company procedures and operational workflows.
Collected product samples to prepare for laboratory analysis and testing.
Documented test result data and value of materials to maintain shipping, receiving and production records.
Sorted products and materials into predetermined sequences for display, packing, shipping and storage.
Analyzed product labels and purchase orders to verify shipment content accuracy.
Removed damaged and defective stock products, communicating discrepancies or shortages to supervisor.
Stored finished products in labeled cartons and recorded location.
Measured materials and equipment to track volume meters, scales, rules and calipers.
11/2016 to 02/2021Maintenance TechnicianGraphic Packaging | Menomonee Falls, WI,
Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
Performed performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline.
Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues according to industry standards.
Collaborated with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventative maintenance schedules.
Inspected alarm systems and [Type] monitors to comply with fire, carbon monoxide and other safety levels.
Repaired equipment and machinery, performing maintenance according to updated industry standards.
Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation.
Executed daily operations of preventive maintenance on electrical panels, motor controls and switch gears.
Used electrical drawings to troubleshoot and repair electro-mechanical and other systems.
Performed general maintenance on machinery and equipment to prevent malfunctions.
Maintained available parts, tools and materials inventory to respond to issues.
Designed, fabricated and installed [Type] upgrades to improve existing equipment.
02/2017 to 12/2017Forklift DriverConner Industries | City, STATE,
Moved levers and controls that operate lifting devices such as forklifts, lift beams and swivel-hooks, hoists and elevating platform, to load, unload, transport and stack material
Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
Moved goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
Logged weight and destination production data in detailed daily logs for management review.
Collaborated in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
Documented movements using computer tracking systems.
Picked orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
Loaded items in optimal manner to maximize work efficiency.
Used Crowns forklift to load trailers at warehouse.
Rotated stock and cleared sales floor of debris.
Acted as spotter to alert forklift driver if products were slipping or falling.
Transferred materials to and from warehouses, production lines and packaging lines.
Documented all tally sheets, slot changes, shuttle transfers and other paperwork.
Complied with OSHA regulations, company policies and protocols to maintain safe and efficient operations.
Immediately reported any safety and quality issues to management.
Examined empty pallets for damage and moved pallets to proper storage areas.
Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
Noted and recorded receipt of materials on drivers' paperwork.
Filled out inspection logs at beginning of each shift.
Sustained forklift functionality by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and performing preventive maintenance.
Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
Checked inbound and outbound products, inspected for damage and recorded product code dates.
Consistently met deadlines for loading trailers to meet departure deadlines.
Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
Weighed materials and recorded weights on tags, labels and production schedules.
Stored and retrieved materials according to first-in/first-out principle.
Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
Divided and sorted product shipments received using account information and shipping labels.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2014 to to High School Diploma | Cave Springs High School, Bunch, OKGPA:
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