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FORKLIFT OPERATOR
Professional Summary
Forklift Operator trained in all aspects of shipment inspections and transportation. Versed in using scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS) to promote safe and on-time shipment and delivery. With advanced mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills. Efficient and organized worker with strong work ethic and drive to exceed goals.
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Work History
Forklift Operator, 10/2014 to 12/2019
United Natural Foods Inc – Brighton , IA
United Natural Foods Inc – Brighton , IA
- Served 85 - 95 customers per day with 100% accuracy compared to 70 customers a day for my peers
- Achieved 158% of target sales (80 contacts per week) and 192% of target interaction length (20 minutes per customer)
- Excellent customer service skills and positive attitude as demonstrated by receiving employee of the month in four consecutive months
- Boosted team efficiency by moving materials with forklifts, cranes and other equipment
- Troubleshot and diagnosed mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and conducted preventive maintenance actions to keep equipment functional
- Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations and delivery times to keep management current on team activities
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting
- Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns or delays
- Received cargo by removing it from trucks by hand
- Unloaded cartons from pallets and filled storage racks with cartons
- Inspected items for damage and performed temperature and quality checks
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks
- Changed out forklift batteries and connected batteries to battery charger
- Moved pallets of merchandise using electric forklifts and electric pallets
- Loaded, transported and stacked materials
- Checked accuracy of merchandise signs
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations
- Filled propane tanks, checked valves and performed other routine equipment maintenance
- Unloaded trucks and rail cars and moved materials to staging area
- Examined shipments for quality and accuracy
- Located proper slots on storage racks and set pallets in place with forklift
- Cleaned warehouse areas to maintain safety and efficiency
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments
- Organized and secured stored materials and parts in designated area
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs
UPS, 02/2013 to 09/2014
Package Handler – City , STATE
Package Handler – City , STATE
- Able to lift 50 to 100 lbs everyday
- Acquired the skills needed to asses my team with the right management, leadership, as well as logistic understanding
- Fast independent worker with necessary skills
- Sorted items according to its destination
- Coordinated daily work strategies, following oral and written instructions to properly move and ship products
- Assembled, sealed and loaded packages into correct trucks
- Kept storage areas organized, clean and secure to fully protect company assets
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements
- Labeled packages according to instructions provided on work orders
- Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques
- Ensured package containers were loaded into forklifts and transported into packaging areas
- Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information
- Removed jams and unblocked conveyor system to maintain flow of goods
- Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed
- Quickly answered all job-related inquiries from supervisor and delivered updates on anticipated task completion times
- Packed boxes by filling voids and arranging items to fit appropriately based on size, dimensions and weight
- Installed protective devices on or around products to prevent damage during transport
- Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first
- Informed purchasing team of missing or damaged items immediately when unloading and receiving
FedEx, 07/2009 to 01/2010
Package Handler – City , STATE
Package Handler – City , STATE
- Offloading and loading trucks at accurate speed
- Developed product and solution positioning, messaging by prospective buyer role and methods to overcome competitive objections
- Lifted and slid packages weighing up to 100 pounds on conveyor belts to transport items
- Performed general support clean-up duties and maintained clean work area by using high-pressure water systems, backhoes and skid-steers
- Visually inspected all pallets for deliveries to verify quality and accuracy of shipments
- Interpreted hand signals and listened for verbal instruction to determine where materials were to be placed
- Created and maintained databases, network accounts and programs for specific department needs
- Made recommendations and developed technical design for new application features
- Identified and corrected performance issues
- Participated in special projects, external audits, evaluations and process improvements
- Built application platform foundation to support migration from client-server product lines to enterprise architectures and services
- Coordinated with systems partners to finalize designs and confirm requirements
- Developed front-end and back-end of web applications
- Recommended network security standards and upgrades to management
- Provided methodologies for object-oriented software development and efficient database design
- Directed onsite training for business users to maximize productivity
- Implemented and administered advanced Microsoft technologies
- Maintained records of daily data communication transactions, problems and remedial actions taken
- Supervised and provided direction for six technical direct reports regarding network activities
- Collaborated with other offices and territories to plan and implement new technology
- Escalated unresolved issues to appropriate level
Education
General Education DiplomaSavannah Technical College - City, State
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School Attended
- Savannah Technical College
Job Titles Held:
- Forklift Operator
- UPS
- FedEx
Degrees
- General Education Diploma
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