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FORKLIFT OPERATOR
Summary

Productive Material Handler bringing a proven history of success acquired over 18 years of industry experience. Dedicated to promoting workplace safety and efficiency. Eager to fill a role of increased responsibility within a committed team.

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 18 years of industry experience.

Dependable and hardworking professional bringing 18 years in the wire and cable industry as a Forklift Driver. Physically fit with a flexible schedule.

Skills
  • Retail sector expert
  • Self-motivated professional
  • Knowledge of Kaledo
  • Advertising background
  • Loading and unloading
  • Computer-savvy
  • Customer service-oriented
  • OSHA training
  • Stock allocation
  • Physically fit and agile
  • Material handling
  • Staging and sorting
  • Customer-focused
  • Material inventory
  • Manufacturing and warehouse procedures
  • Safety awareness
  • Materials movement
Experience
Forklift Operator
City, StateCompany Name/Aug 2000 to Jan 2018
  • Transported materials to and from warehouses, production lines and packaging lines.
  • Secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
  • Inspected lifts before usage to prevent damage to cooper goods being lifted.
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
  • Maximized team efficiency by using equipment such as fork truck and pallet jack to move materials.
  • Moved goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Removed incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
  • Operated with zero safety violations and consistently met deadlines for loading trailers.
  • Collaborated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
  • Loaded items in optimal manner to maximize work efficiency.
  • Documented weight and destination production data in detailed daily logs for management review.
  • Packed merchandise into boxes and containers to prepare for safe shipment.
  • Picked orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
  • Cleaned and stored all equipment at end of each shift.
  • Conducted inventory transactions using scanner gun.
  • Ensured all loads were secured on pallets.
  • Accurately received, stored and shipped products safely and efficiently.
  • Checked all packed cartons for correct shipping labels to promote efficient delivery.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of industry best practices and company protocols.
  • Rotated stock and cleared sales floor of debris.
  • Examined empty pallets for damage and moved pallets to proper storage areas.
  • Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies and protocols to maintain safe and efficient operations.
  • Completed all tally sheets, slot changes, shuttle transfers and other paperwork in timely manner.
  • Interpreted receiving sheets, computer printouts and both written and verbal instructions.
  • Scanned materials into and out of inventory using barcode tags.
  • Evaluated items against documentation for accuracy.
  • Operated equipment with focus on safety and efficiency.
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
  • Checked inbound and outbound products, inspected for damage and recorded product code dates.
  • Removed empty pallets, cardboard packing and strapping and deposited items in proper receptacles.
  • Monitored counts, weights and measures to verify accuracy.
  • Monitored warehouse for debris, deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
  • Completed routine post and pre-operation inspections of forklifts and other heavy equipment.
  • Rotated date-sensitive [Type] stock to front of rack and removed outdated inventory.
  • Recorded count and condition of all cargo received.
  • Transported goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
  • Stored and retrieved materials according to first-in/first-out principle.
  • Collaborated in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
  • Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
  • Picked up trash, swept floor and wiped down equipment at the end of each shift.
  • Recorded receipt of materials on drivers' paperwork.
  • Pulled and prepared product for shipment to ensure exact quantity and type of product is loaded.
  • Cleaned and removed debris from shipping and receiving sections to prevent accidents and keep areas clear.
  • Used equipment such as loaders, hand trucks, forklifts and cranes safely.
Retail Sales Associate
City, StateCompany Name/Jun 1995 to Jun 2000
  • Provided every customer with professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
  • Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items.
  • Generated brand awareness and positive product impressions to increase sales.
  • Maintained current store, product and promotional knowledge to drive consistent sales.
  • Kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.
Self Employed
City, StateCompany Name/Sep 1994 to May 1995
  • Swept and damp-mopped private stairways and hallways.
  • Provided detailed and timely cleaning services while working in fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions.
Sewing Machine Operator
City, StateCompany Name/Aug 1993 to Jan 1994
  • Threaded sewing machines and changed needles while maintaining optimal safety procedures to prevent accidents and delays.
  • Attached accessory labels, tags and hardware to complete jackets and shirts, blouses, pieces.
  • Comprehended and carried out routine or complex job specifications and requirements.
Education and Training
Associate of ScienceSomerset Community CollegeMay 2020City, State
Associate of ArtsSomerset Community CollegeMay 2020City, State
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Somerset Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Forklift Operator
  • Retail Sales Associate
  • Self Employed
  • Sewing Machine Operator

Degrees

  • Associate of Science
    Associate of Arts

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