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FORKLIFT OPERATOR
Summary
Experience
Encore Wire - Forklift OperatorMcKinney, TX12/2019 - 03/2020
  • Operated industrial vehicles and equipment to transport goods and materials, load and unload designated trailers and route trucks.
  • Scanned materials into and out of inventory using barcode tags.
  • Transported goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
  • Kept appropriate records and reports for inventory accuracy.
  • Loaded items in optimal manner to maximize work efficiency.
  • Secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
  • Conducted inventory transactions using scanner gun.
  • Picked orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
  • Pulled and prepared product for shipment to guarantee loads of exact quantity and product type.
  • Removed empty pallets, cardboard packing and strapping and deposited items in proper receptacles.
  • Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
  • Identified and troubleshot issues with equipment and completed basic repairs to restore functionality.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of industry best practices and company protocols.
  • Accurately received, stored and shipped products safely and efficiently.
  • Entered product data and location into radio frequency (RF) unit.
  • Recorded count and condition of all cargo received.
  • Immediately reported any safety and quality issues, including [Type] and [Type] to management.
  • Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
  • Promoted efficient use of space by packing waste down with bucket.
  • Monitored counts, weights and measures to verify accuracy.
  • Weighed materials and recorded weights on tags, labels and production schedules.
  • Collaborated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
  • Collaborated in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
  • Followed duties outlined in daily inbound and outbound schedules.
  • Reviewed equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
  • Filled out inspection logs at beginning of each shift.
  • Monitored warehouse for debris, deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
  • Kept forklifts functional by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and performing preventive maintenance.
  • Divided and sorted product shipments received using account information and shipping labels.
  • Estimated weights, heights and centers of balance to make precise placements.
  • Replenished pick slots with outgoing stock items according to next day's work orders.
  • Performed inventory cycle counts on [Timeframe] basis and recorded information in [Software] system.
  • 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.
  • Tagged unmarked merchandise with item number.
  • Inspected lifts before usage to prevent damage to [Type] goods being lifted.
  • Inspected lifts before usage to prevent damage to [Type] goods being lifted.
  • Complied with OSHA regulations, company policies and protocols to maintain safe and efficient operations.
  • Documented weight and destination production data in detailed daily logs for management review.
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
  • Interpreted receiving sheets, computer printouts and both written and verbal instructions.
  • Rotated date-sensitive [Type] stock to front of rack and removed outdated inventory.
  • Removed incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
  • Completed routine post and pre-operation inspections of forklifts and other heavy equipment.
  • Transported materials to and from warehouses, production lines and packaging lines.
  • Checked all packed cartons for correct shipping labels to promote efficient delivery.
  • Evaluated items against documentation for accuracy.
  • Safely operated powered equipment, including [Type], [Type] and [Type] to move, locate, stack and count products.
  • Released [Type] and [Type] materials into hoppers with minimal waste.
  • Conducted monthly inventories of materials on work floor.
  • Used equipment such as loaders, hand trucks, forklifts and cranes safely.
  • Stored and retrieved materials according to first-in/first-out principle.
  • Documented movements using computer tracking systems.
  • Monitored and mentored warehouse staff to promote top-level productivity and shipment accuracy.
  • Checked inbound and outbound products, inspected for damage and recorded product code dates.
  • Completed all tally sheets, slot changes, shuttle transfers and other paperwork in timely manner.
  • Examined empty pallets for damage and moved pallets to proper storage areas.
  • Organized warehouse inventory according to warehouse plan.
  • Moved goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Operated automatic [Type] and [Type] machines to process waste and prepare shipments.
  • Acted as spotter to alert forklift driver if products were slipping or falling.
  • Maximized team efficiency by using equipment such as [Type] and [Type] to move materials.
  • Operated equipment with focus on safety and efficiency.
  • Packed merchandise into boxes and containers to prepare for safe shipment.
  • Rotated stock and cleared sales floor of debris.
  • Received and assembled new equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
  • Recorded receipt of materials on drivers' paperwork.
  • Monitored production deadlines and inventory allocation.
  • Operated with zero safety violations and consistently met deadlines for loading trailers.
XPO Logistics - Forklift Material HandlerFlower Mound, TX08/2016 - 11/2018
  • Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
  • Handled all delegated tasks, including [Task] and [Task].
  • Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings.
  • Improved profit margins by streamlining operations and workflow and negotiating competitive vendor contracts.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
Sterigenics International Inc. - Forklift OperatorGrand Prairie, TX10/2013 - 06/2016
  • Operated industrial vehicles and equipment to transport goods and materials, load and unload designated trailers and route trucks.
  • Kept forklifts functional by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and performing preventive maintenance.
  • Transported goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
  • Monitored warehouse for debris, deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
  • Divided and sorted product shipments received using account information and shipping labels.
  • Estimated weights, heights and centers of balance to make precise placements.
  • Loaded items in optimal manner to maximize work efficiency.
  • 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.
  • Scanned materials into and out of inventory using barcode tags.
  • Recorded receipt of materials on drivers' paperwork.
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
  • Documented weight and destination production data in detailed daily logs for management review.
  • Conducted monthly inventories of materials on work floor.
  • Used equipment such as loaders, hand trucks, forklifts and cranes safely.
Skills
  • Project management and process analysis
  • Physically fit and agile
  • Business problem solutions
  • Loading and unloading
Education and Training
High School DiplomaSouth Oak Cliff High SchoolDallas, TX06/1980
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Encore Wire
  • XPO Logistics
  • Sterigenics International Inc.

School Attended

  • South Oak Cliff High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Forklift Operator
  • Forklift Material Handler

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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