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FORKLIFT OPERATOR

Summary

Experience

The Hon Company - Forklift OperatorIllinois City , IL12/2019 - 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.

Univar - Forklift Material HandlerDublin , OH08/2016 - 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.

The Hon Company - Forklift OperatorIowa City , IA10/2013 - 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 SchoolCity, State06/1980

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