Forklift Operator Resume Example Stretch Island Fruit Co

FORKLIFT OPERATOR

Professional Summary

Accomplished leader with history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments, including Quality Control, Inventory,

Shipping and Receiving. Highly committed to ensuring quality of services and products.

Skills

Detail-oriented
Unsurpassed work ethic
Organized
Customer service
Operations Management
Distribution center management
Report generation
Exceptional time management skills

Stock management
Shipping and receiving
Order fulfillment
Recordkeeping strengths
Forklift operations
Inventory management
Logistics Management
Materials transport

Work History

Forklift Operator, 06/2019 to Current
Stretch Island Fruit Co – Allyn, Washington

Built pallets and loads according to load sheets, including partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment
Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically
Transported stowed product inventory to various locations throughout unit, labeling and replenishing inventory items, making boxes and loading and unloading trailers to keep stock in proper condition
Processed incoming shipments upon package receipt by scanning boxes and envelopes and using DLX to update system
Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in/first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked
Managed timely and effective replacement of damaged or missing products
Blocked and faced products on displays and shelves in accordance with company policy
Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free
Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks
Routinely assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life and fluid levels
Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting
Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks
Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department
Used equipment such as forklift and pallet jack to process excess materials and support recycling efforts
Located proper slots on storage racks and set pallets in place with forklift
Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently
Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments

Operations Manager, 10/2018 to 06/2019
NPW – Tacoma, WA

Managed company operations, including staff hiring, training, development, scheduling and supervision
Oversaw and handled customer payments processing, approvals and bank deposits
Deployed targeted quality control procedures to enhance customer satisfaction
Maintained up-to-date on business operations as well as positive and negative impacts
Managed safety and accident prevention programs by reinforcing culture of safety
Implemented incident management responses, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis and issue resolution
Assessed cash intake and deposits to prevent financial discrepancies and ensure revenue security
Reduced inaccuracies by training over 14 team members on best practices, policies and procedures
Coordinated proper training and compliance by working with supervisors and operators
Executed physical relocation of shipping facility, including design of floorplan, wiring and furnishing placement while maintaining transitional efficiency

OPERATIONS MANAGER, 05/2005 to 10/2018
Performance Warehouse – Tacoma, WA

Managed company operations, including staff hiring, training, development, scheduling and supervision
Oversaw and handled customer payments processing, approvals and bank deposits
Deployed targeted quality control procedures to enhance customer satisfaction
Maintained up-to-date on business operations as well as positive and negative impacts
Managed safety and accident prevention programs by reinforcing culture of safety
Implemented incident management responses, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis and issue resolution
Assessed cash intake and deposits to prevent financial discrepancies and ensure revenue security
Reduced inaccuracies by training over 14 team members on best practices, policies and procedures
Coordinated proper training and compliance by working with supervisors and operators
Executed physical relocation of shipping facility, including design of floorplan, wiring and furnishing placement while maintaining transitional efficiency

WAREHOUSE WORKER, 01/1999 to 05/2005
Performance Warehouse – Tacoma, WA

Manually transported warehouse materials weighing up to 75 pounds and maintained stamina while standing, sitting, bending and walking for extended periods of time
Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability
Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free
Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies
Readied product pallets for optimal storage and shipment, carefully organizing boxes and balancing weight
Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors
Kept all documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery
Completed over 200 customer orders each day in warehouse setting
Volunteered to assist Manager with any and all new projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels
Operated RF scanners to track merchandise and verify contents of containers
Alternated goods in inventory by observing “first in, first out” approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked
Kept warehouse stations and equipment in good working order in line with OSHA requirements
Transferred inventory to and from target destinations using forklifts and other transportation vehicles
Checked packages and merchandise for damage and quickly notified vendors to request replacements
Performed inventory control, such as counting and stocking merchandise
Used forklifts and pallet jacks to relocate products
Identified inadequate materials and faulty equipment and brought to supervisors' attention
Operated company vehicles and heavy equipment with focus on safety and risk management
Managed product staging to efficiently transfer items between receiving, storage and shipping locations

Education

High School Diploma: 1979
Sunnyside High School - Sunnyside, WA

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Stretch Island Fruit Co
NPW
Performance Warehouse

School Attended

Sunnyside High School

Job Titles Held:

Forklift Operator
Operations Manager
OPERATIONS MANAGER
WAREHOUSE WORKER

Degrees

High School Diploma : 1979

Forklift Operator Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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