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FORKLIFT OPERATOR
Professional Summary

Experienced Certified Forklift Operator and Heavy Equipment Operator bringing well-rounded background in general warehouse operations, transportation and logistics.

Talented Forklift Driver successful at working quickly in fast-paced, demanding environments. Efficient team player and problem-solver. Possessing top communication and conflict resolution skills developed over 4 years in warehouse environments.

Productive Material Handler bringing a proven history of success acquired over 5 years of industry experience. Dedicated to promoting workplace safety and efficiency. Eager to fill a role of increased responsibility within a committed team.

Results-oriented Forklift Driver skilled in operating a wide range of warehouse equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

Organized Material Handler skilled in safely and efficiently moving materials in high-volume warehouse environments. Strong knowledge of inventory management and shipping and receiving procedures. Ambitious and hardworking with 5 years of industry experience.

Responsible advanced laborer with more than 10 years of experience in construction. Motivated and capable of getting along well with others and completing difficult tasks.

Dependable construction team member with 10+ years of labor experience. Able to handle physically-demanding tasks over long shifts in different weather conditions. Knowledgeable about roofing, sheetrock, flooring, trimming and skilled at taking on new tasks. Basic English abilities.

Dependable, hard-working advanced laborer with over 10 years of experience in remodeling.

Physically fit Laborer effective at completing difficult projects and tasks on schedule. Consistently follows through with all orders and instructions. Works well in a team setting.

Skills
  • Computer-savvy
  • Stock allocation
  • Certified Pallet Jack Operator
  • Inventory control
  • Warehouse best practices
  • Material sourcing and distribution
  • Communication and presentation
  • Certified forklift operator
  • Valid Kentucky driver's license
  • RF scanner
  • Palletizer
  • Loading and unloading
  • Equipment operations
  • General construction
  • Basic math aptitude
  • Customer-focused
  • Deadline-driven
  • Physically fit and agile
  • Shipping operations
  • Material handling
  • Safety awareness
  • Standard operating procedures understanding
  • Safety behaviors expertise
  • Hand tool operations
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Excellent plan comprehension
  • Friendly and hardworking
  • Production line/assembly line forklift experience
  • Driving hi-lo
  • Project organization
  • Group environments
  • Solid independent worker
  • Establishing goals and setting priorities
  • Hydraulic press brake machinery
  • Deadline driven
  • Construction machinery operation
  • Exceptional problem solver
  • Construction health and safety
  • Roof construction
  • Utilizing scanner systems
  • Power tools
  • Residential construction
  • Team player
  • Good verbal/written communication skills
  • Lifting up to 100 lbs
  • Demolition
  • Strong work ethic
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Timely project completion
  • Good at following instructions
  • Excellent driving record
  • Cargo handling
  • Customer-oriented
  • Route management
  • Courteous and polite demeanor
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Assisting customers
  • Mechanical recoveries
Work History
Forklift Operator, 11/2013 to 08/2016
Company Name – City, State
  • Moved goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs
  • Dentified and troubleshot issues with equipment and completed basic repairs to restore functionality.
  • Loaded items in optimal manner to maximize work efficiency.

    Operated with zero safety violations and consistently met deadlines for loading trailers.

    Removed incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.

    Maximized team efficiency by using equipment such as fork lifts and pallet jacks to move materials.

    Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.

    Documented weight and destination production data in detailed daily logs for management review.

    Collaborated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.

    Transported materials to and from warehouses, production lines and packaging lines.

    Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.

    Completed routine post and pre-operation inspections of forklifts and other heavy equipment.

    Reviewed equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.

    Kept appropriate records and reports for inventory accuracy.

    Removed empty pallets, cardboard packing and strapping and deposited items in proper receptacles.

    Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.

    Operated forklifts and other transportation vehicles to move merchandise to and from target destinations.

    Picked up trash, swept floor and wiped down equipment at the end of each shift.

    Used equipment such as loaders, hand trucks, forklifts and cranes safely.

    Evaluated items against documentation for accuracy.

    Kept forklifts functional by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and performing preventive maintenance.

    Checked all packed cartons for correct shipping labels to promote efficient delivery.

    Transported goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.

    Rotated date-sensitive vinyl stock to front of rack and removed outdated inventory.

    Divided and sorted product shipments received using account information and shipping labels.

    Checked inbound and outbound products, inspected for damage and recorded product code dates.

    Followed duties outlined in daily inbound and outbound schedules.

    Scanned materials into and out of inventory using barcode tags.

    Safely operated powered equipment, including stand up forklift, sitdown forklift and automatic pallet jacks to move, locate, stack and count products.

    Replenished pick slots with outgoing stock items according to next day's work orders.

    Promoted efficient use of space by packing waste down with bucket.

    Monitored counts, weights and measures to verify accuracy.

    Ensured all loads were secured on pallets.

    Picked orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.

    Cleaned and stored all equipment at end of each shift.

    Examined empty pallets for damage and moved pallets to proper storage areas.

    Monitored warehouse for debris, deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.

    Monitored production deadlines and inventory allocation.

    Estimated weights, heights and centers of balance to make precise placements.

    Accurately received, stored and shipped products safely and efficiently.
  • Collaborated in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of industry best practices and company protocols.
  • Conducted inventory transactions using scanner gun.
  • Operated industrial vehicles and equipment to transport goods and materials, load and unload designated trailers and route trucks.
  • Cleaned and removed debris from shipping and receiving sections to prevent accidents and keep areas clear.
  • Acted as spotter to alert forklift driver if products were slipping or falling.
  • Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies and protocols to maintain safe and efficient operations.
  • Organized warehouse inventory in effective and efficient manner.
  • Recorded count and condition of all cargo received.
  • Entered product data and location into radio frequency (RF) unit.
  • Operated equipment with focus on safety and efficiency.
  • Filled out inspection logs at beginning of each shift.
  • Swept warehouse floors and stored equipment to maintain neat and organized workspace.
  • Stored and retrieved materials according to first-in/first-out principle.
  • Rotated date-sensitive window and door stock to front of rack and removed outdated inventory.
Truck Driver , 07/2017 to 05/2019
Company Name – City, State
  • Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
  • Balanced materials, secured containers and verified weight limits of loads to avoid safety or compliance issues.
  • Applied defensive driving and safety techniques to prevent accidents.
  • Completed efficient transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
  • Promoted positive customer service by delivering on-time shipments and fully resolving issues.
  • Sustained safety protocol, ensuring proper, cost-effective and safe handling of equipment and material usage.
  • Inspected, serviced and maintained equipment on daily basis to achieve long-lasting performance.
  • Operated pallet jack and forklift to load and unload products at distribution centers and route locations.
  • Lifted freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes and weights up to 75 pounds.
  • Recorded expenses and maintained receipts.
  • Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
  • Supported management by reporting truck abnormalities for corrective action.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing all road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Retained valid proof of insurance and registration in vehicle at all times.
  • Maintained neat and professional appearance during every shift to promote positive company presence.
  • Performed loading and offloading of trucks, utilizing pallet jacks and forklifts.
  • Conducted vehicle inspections prior to and after every trip and performed minor repairs, including oil changes and tire repairs to keep truck functional.
Construction Laborer, 09/2019 to 01/2020
Company Name – City, State
  • Operated equipment such as fork truck and tractor to move trailers to support worksite needs and enhance team efficiency.
  • Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials.
  • Used various construction tools and machinery, including frame gun and trim gun to complete such tasks as finish work and frame work.
  • Determined individual with well-honed skills in frame work, finish work and sheet rock. Effective advanced laborer willing to work any available shift and demonstrating expertise in remodeling.
Education
GED: 06/2011
Calloway County Adult Education Center - City, State
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Calloway County Adult Education Center

Job Titles Held:

  • Forklift Operator
  • Truck Driver
  • Construction Laborer

Degrees

  • GED : 06/2011

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