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FORKLIFT OPERATOR
Summary

Expert [Job Title] with [Number] years of experience operating heavy equipment. Well-rounded background in general warehouse operations, transportation and logistics. Successful at communicating clearly with teammates and supervisors.

Responsible [Job Title] with [Number] years of experience moving inventory in logistics environments. Qualified and practiced in forklifts, hand trucks and cranes operation. Dedicated to consistently logging activities upon completion.

Cooperative Forklift Operator with [Number] years of experience lifting and carrying heavy loads using warehouse equipment. Qualified to operate various classes of forklifts and practiced in wide range of heavy equipment. Talented problem-solver with strong ethics, integrity and relationship-building abilities.

Skills
  • Doubles and Triples Endorsements
  • Supply chain and inventory management
  • Warehouse Management
  • Materials movement
  • Stock allocation
  • Production deadline management
Experience
Exspress personal| Aroura, COForklift Operator02/2017 - Current
  • Transferred materials to and from warehouses, production lines and packaging lines.
  • Complied with OSHA regulations, company policies and protocols to maintain safe and efficient operations.
  • Checked all packed cartons for correct shipping labels to promote efficient delivery.
  • Checked inbound and outbound products, inspected for damage and recorded product code dates.
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
  • Collaborated in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
  • Picked orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
  • Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
  • Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
  • Stored and retrieved materials according to first-in/first-out principle.
  • Evaluated items against documentation for accuracy.
  • Noted and recorded receipt of materials on drivers' paperwork.
  • Weighed materials and recorded weights on tags, labels and production schedules.
  • Followed duties outlined in daily inbound and outbound schedules.
  • Loaded items in optimal manner to maximize work efficiency.
  • Received and assembled new equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
  • Logged weight and destination production data in detailed daily logs for management review.
  • Promoted efficient use of space by packing waste down with bucket.
  • Acted as spotter to alert forklift driver if products were slipping or falling.
  • Assisted warehouse staff in promoting top-level productivity and shipment accuracy.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of industry best practices and company protocols to maintain workplace safety and efficiency.
  • Consistently met deadlines for loading trailers to meet departure deadlines.
  • Packed merchandise into boxes and containers to ensure safe shipment.
  • Divided and sorted product shipments received using account information and shipping labels.
  • Inspected lifts before usage to prevent damage to goods.
  • Used equipment such as loaders, hand trucks, forklifts and cranes safely.
  • Released [Type] and [Type] materials into hoppers with minimal waste.
  • Rotated date-sensitive [Type] stock to front of rack and removed outdated inventory.
  • Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
  • Documented all tally sheets, slot changes, shuttle transfers and other paperwork.
  • Observed inventory allocation to maintain material needs and production deadlines.
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
  • Moved goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Pulled and prepared product for shipment to guarantee loads of exact quantity and product type.
  • Entered product data and location into radio frequency (RF) unit.
  • Replenished pick slots with outgoing stock items according to next day's work orders.
  • Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
  • Recorded count and condition of all cargo received.
  • Organized warehouse inventory according to warehouse plan.
  • Immediately reported any safety and quality issues to management.
  • Interpreted receiving sheets, computer printouts and both written and verbal instructions.
  • Estimated weights, heights and centers of balance to make precise placements.
  • 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.
  • Reviewed equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
Exspress personal | Aroura, COShipping and Receiving Clerk02/2017 - Current
  • Prepared and processed shipping documents, including work and shipping orders, route materials and bills of lading.
  • Organized storage areas to maximize movement efficiency and minimize labor.
  • Implemented cost-effective methods, carriers and routes to optimize shipping and receiving strategies.
  • Prepared shipments for postage through careful packing, sealing and labeling of materials.
Exspress personal | Aroura, COOrder Picker02/2017 - Current
  • Used RF scanner to pick items from bins and complete orders.
  • Monitored aisles and floor areas for neatness and organization to enable forklifts to effectively operate throughout warehouse.
  • Operated warehouse equipment with caution and according to manufacturer instructions to reduce risk of accidents and malfunctions.
  • Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to appropriate areas for further processing.
Exspress personal | Aroura, COLoader and Unloader02/2017 - Current
  • Positioned lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, and boxes, and secure material or products for transport to designated areas
  • Maneuvered trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are properly positioned.
  • Checked all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate
  • Read and attached appropriate labels and tags to products and packages for identification purposes.
  • Protected furniture by disassembling easily damaged parts, detaching headboards from bed frames and securing loose or unstable components.
  • Recognized defective material and reported issues to management to facilitate prompt resolution.
Education and Training
Hinkley High School | Aurora, COGED05/2003
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Exspress personal

School Attended

  • Hinkley High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Forklift Operator
  • Shipping and Receiving Clerk
  • Order Picker
  • Loader and Unloader

Degrees

  • GED

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