Forklift Operator Resume Example The Hershey Company

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

The Hershey Company | Florence , SCForklift 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.

Stryten | Milwaukee , WIShipping 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.

B&G Foods, Inc | Parsippany , NJOrder 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 | City , STATELoader 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 | City, StateGED05/2003

Resume Overview

School Attended

Hinkley High School

Job Titles Held:

Forklift Operator
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Order Picker
Loader and Unloader

Degrees

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