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FORKLIFT OPERATOR
Summary

Skilled driver with expertise in planning efficient routes, collecting payments and resolving customer service issues. Bringing 15 years of related experience, advanced inspection skills and defensive driving abilities. Service-oriented with strong attention to detail and systematic approach to safety.

Skills
  • Route management
  • DOT complian
  • Cargo handling
  • Refrigerated trailers operation
  • Clean MVR
  • Customer-oriented
  • Air Brake Certification
  • Over the road experience
  • Strong communicator
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Efficient trip planner
  • Courteous and polite demeanor
Experience
Forklift Operator
Eloy, AZOlam/Oct 2018 to Current
  • Loaded items in optimal manner to maximize work efficiency.
  • Removed incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
  • Maintained current forklift training andcertification as required by company policies.
  • Transported materials to and from warehouses, production lines and packaging lines.
  • Moved goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Identified and troubleshot issues with equipment and completed basic repairs to restore functionality.
  • Operated with zero safety violations and consistently met deadlines for loading trailers.
  • Maximized team efficiency by using equipment such as [Type] and [Type] to move materials.
  • Organized warehouse inventory in effective and efficient manner.
  • Immediately reported any safety and quality issues, including [Type] and [Type] to management.
  • Cleaned and removed debris from shipping and receiving sections to prevent accidents and keep areas clear.
  • Cleaned and stored all equipment at end of each shift.
  • Operated forklifts and other transportation vehicles to move merchandise to and from target destinations.
  • Kept forklifts functional by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and performing preventive maintenance.
  • Kept appropriate records and reports for inventory accuracy.
  • Transported goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
  • Checked all packed cartons for correct shipping labels to promote efficient delivery.
  • Completed routine post and pre-operation inspections of forklifts and other heavy equipment.
  • Interpreted receiving sheets, computer printouts and both written and verbal instructions.
  • Picked orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
  • Filled out inspection logs at beginning of each shift.
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
  • Tagged unmarked merchandise with item number.
  • Completed all tally sheets, slot changes, shuttle transfers and other paperwork in timely manner.
  • Used equipment such as loaders, hand trucks, forklifts and cranes safely.
  • Followed duties outlined in daily inbound and outbound schedules.
  • 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.
  • Conducted inventory transactions using scanner gun.
School Bus Driver
Eloy, AZEloy Elementary Schools/Sep 2014 to Oct 2017
  • Anticipated traffic delays and construction obstacles to proactively ensure adherence to schedules.
  • Obeyed all DOT rules and regulations in addition to local laws and stipulations.
  • Assisted disabled passengers in boarding and exiting bus.
  • Adhered to company determined schedules and routes to ensure timely arrivals and departures.
  • Operated navigation equipment and two-way radio while remaining focused on safety and efficiency.
  • Maintained timely adherence to schedules and safety protocols.
  • Performed all duties with personable communication and professionalism including bus operation and passenger interaction.
  • Checked vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety and emergency equipment were in good working order.
  • Secured cargo against inclement weather, pilferage, and damage
  • Verified all permission slips for students to ride home with friends.
  • Operated all wheeled vehicles and equipment over varied terrain and roadways
  • Reconfigured routes to accommodate for added or removed stops on schedule.
  • Read and verified all permission slips for students to ride home with friends.
  • Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights, and brakes to ensure vehicles remain in proper working condition
  • Inspected vehicle for cleanliness and safety before each trip.
  • Obeyed traffic laws, and follow established traffic and transportation procedures
  • Operated specialized equipment including motorized ramps and lifts.
Owner
Casa Grande, AZLa Mosca Nightclub/Mar 2012 to Aug 2015
  • Led startup and opening of [Type] business and provided business development, creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
  • Established, enforced and updated policies keeping business agile and responsive to changing market conditions.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate pricing structures and take advantage of emerging trends.
  • Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business development strategies, systems and procedures.
  • Set and administered annual operating budget, consistently maintaining controls and preventing overages.
  • Oversaw all aspects of project execution, including progress of each phase, quality of workmanship and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
  • Directed hiring and training of new department managers to drive organizational improvements.
  • Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
  • Secured long-term accounts, managing sales presentations to promote product and brand benefits.
  • Established departmental performance goals, set timeline targets for sales team and trained new employees.
  • Quickly determined clients' immediate and future financial requirements to recommend insurance products meeting individual needs.
  • Oversaw daily operations of [Type] business, including [Number] employees across [Number] locations.
  • Diminished staff turnover and boosted morale by hiring effective team players and initiating new training and scheduling practices.
  • Conducted site pre-inspections and coordinated post-construction audits.
  • Set, updated and enforced policies to maintain consistency and quality at all levels.
  • Updated financial accounts with current revenue and expense data and quickly resolved discrepancies to maintain compliance.
  • Offered business management and leadership skills to clients in [Industry] and [Industry].
  • Assessed business systems and processes, identifying areas for improvement to support future growth.
  • Managed over [Number] customer inquiries per day by answering questions on available stock and product performance.
Truck Driver
Buckeye, AZB Abd L Stewart Llc/Jul 2004 to Apr 2012
  • Operated tractor-trailer combination in urban, suburban and rural environments and in all types of weather conditions.
  • Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.
  • Coordinated with dispatch to receive updates, communicate efficient routes and convey delays.
  • Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
  • Improved project completion time, multi-tasking operations on heavy equipment and trucks.
  • Coordinated daily delivery schedules based on customer schedules, peak delivery times and alternate routes.
  • Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicle at all times.
  • Ran tractor-trailer combination in differant environments, including all weather conditions.
  • Fulfilled back haul orders and spotting trailers in loading yard.
  • Lifted freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes and weights up to 50,000 pounds.
  • Applied defensive driving and safety techniques to prevent accidents.
  • Drove customer retention, accurately and efficiently delivering orders.
  • Ensured correct orders were picked, pallet-wrapped and marked for shipping under tight time constraints.
  • Submitted daily mileage log with trip sheet, fuel, maintenance and delivery documentation.
  • Balanced materials, secured containers and verified weight limits of loads to avoid safety or compliance issues.
  • Inspected, serviced and maintained equipment on daily basis to achieve long-lasting performance.
  • Conducted vehicle inspections prior to and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
  • Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
  • Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
  • Performed loading and offloading of trucks, utilizing pallet jacks and forklifts.
  • Maintained neat and professional appearance during every shift to promote positive company presence.
  • Measured temperature of haul and refrigerated area of truck.
  • Unloaded packages from trucks for delivery to customers, taking care to prevent damage to merchandise and goods.
  • Sustained safety protocol, ensuring proper, cost-effective and safe handling of equipment and material usage.
  • Logged all pertinent shift information, including driving hours on time to keep reports current.
  • Ensured timely delivery by conducting pre-inspections and ensuring truck was maintained for reliable, safe operation.
  • Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods across differant states.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing all road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
  • Submitted reports on condition of truck at end of each trip.
  • Employed best inventory packing and safety practices with zero complaints, hazards, incidents or lost-time accidents.
  • Connected air hoses and electrical lines, installed and removed tire chains and manually cranked dolly wheels.
  • Obtained and maintained proper delivery authorization and pickup documentation.
  • Maintained records required for compliance with state and federal regulations.
Education and Training
GEDCoolidge High School1989Coolidge, AZ
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Olam
  • Eloy Elementary Schools
  • La Mosca Nightclub
  • B Abd L Stewart Llc

School Attended

  • Coolidge High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Forklift Operator
  • School Bus Driver
  • Owner
  • Truck Driver

Degrees

  • GED

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