Forklift Operator Resume Example
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FORKLIFT OPERATOR
Summary
Hardworking and observant employee with experience operating and maintaining equipment. Dedicated to moving materials to meet challenging demands and promote team productivity. Great communication skills with bilingual individuals in professional daily activities. I am a dedicated individual who enjoys working with a team. I also enjoy working by myself in anything. Just need proper training. I would also say I'm a good individual to talk to, personally I look out for others in times of need. If something happens in the work place and a person needs help im usually the first to respond.
Skills
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Experience
Forklift Operator | 11/2019 to CurrentThe Hon Company - Atlanta , GA
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- 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.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Immediately reported any safety and quality issues to management.
- Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
- Transferred materials to and from warehouses, production lines and packaging lines.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Complied with OSHA regulations, company policies and protocols to maintain safe and efficient operations.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Divided and sorted product shipments received using account information and shipping labels.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Filled out inspection logs at beginning of each shift.
- Examined empty pallets for damage and moved pallets to proper storage areas.
- Consistently met deadlines for loading trailers to meet departure deadlines.
- Pulled and prepared product for shipment to guarantee loads of exact quantity and product type.
Gas Station Attendant | 06/2019 to 10/2019Meijer, Inc. - Belleville , MI
- Sold store items and vehicle services to customers.
- Inspected identification to determine proper age of customers for alcohol and cigarettes.
- Attended to gas spills and accidents promptly and according to established guidelines.
- Processed payments via cash, credit and debit cards and counted back change to customers to avoid cash drawer errors.
- Prepared daily records of food and gas sales and balanced register drawers.
- Maintained adequate food and beverages in display cases and refrigerators for customer convenience.
- Answered customers' questions and addressed problems and complaints in person and via phone.
- Eliminated safety hazards, removed soiled items and collected trash from customer areas.
- Activated fuel pumps to fill fuel tanks of vehicles with gasoline or diesel fuel.
- Extended customer subscriptions, offering discounts and promotions to ensure high customer retention rates.
- Resolved all customer issues to maintain high standards of customer satisfaction.
- Responded to questions about local area and company services.
- Managed wide variety of customer service and administrative tasks to resolve customer issues.
- Maintained cleanliness, neatness and organization of all areas.
Cook | 11/2018 to 05/2019Augustana Care Corporation - Fargo , ND
- Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
- Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
- Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
- Placed frequently used food such as patties and chicken in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
- Oversaw handling of special-order items, including decorated cakes, cupcakes, tarts and pastries.
- Cultivated original menu items, precisely executing them to periodically refresh meal portfolio.
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
- Precooked garnishes such as bacon pieces for later use to top off fresh dishes.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods, including meats, potatoes and fish.
- Operated all bakery equipment, including ovens, proofers, fryers, sheeters, rounders, scales and mixers.
- Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times at lunch and dinner rush.
- Developed processes to streamline food-preparation and presentation tasks, recommending changes as necessary to boost food-cost savings.
- Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
- Instructed cooks in preparation of garnishes, dressings and side dishes.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Collaborated with managers to maintain timely food preparation goals.
- Regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients to use oldest products first.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Performed work station prep, including cleaning grill and prepping table prior to shift start.
- Developed new recipes based on knowledge of consumer tastes, ideal nutritional needs and budgetary considerations.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Created approximately 3 orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Prepared bakery and specialty products such as bagels, breads and pastries.
- Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations.
Education and Training
Waubonsee - - City | Some College (No Degree)Business
Yorkville High School - - City | High School Diploma05/2019
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School Attended
- Waubonsee
- Yorkville High School
Job Titles Held:
- Forklift Operator
- Gas Station Attendant
- Cook
Degrees
- Waubonsee - City | Some College (No Degree)
Yorkville High School - City | High School Diploma
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