Forklift Operator Resume Example

• Unloaded incoming products off trucks, sorted items in staging area and transported items to final storage locations.
• Calibrated and adjusted equipment using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors and ring gauges.
• Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
• Built and packaged products to comply with multiple work orders and deadlines.
• Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment based on current production needs.
• Operated hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts.
• Volunteered to take on additional shifts during peak periods to keep projects with tight deadlines moving forward.
• Assisted assessment of finalized product development to maintain QC standards.
• Recorded production data in daily logs.
• Monitored processes to avoid overloading and keep machinery functioning properly.

Due to Owner selling the business, Owner decided to down size.

• Relayed communication to equipment operators and helped attach special pieces.
• Built and disassembled scaffolds, bracing and barricades to assist in vertical construction activities.
• Prepared sites for concrete work by breaking up damaged concrete and leveling or contouring ground.
• Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
• Delivered pool to customer locations.
• Performed site evaluations, customer surveys and team audits.
• Handled all delegated tasks.
• Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings.
• Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
• Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
• Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
• Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
• Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
• Improved profit margins by streamlining operations and workflow and negotiating competitive vendor contracts.

• Conducted regular equipment inspections, performing routine maintenance and minor repair work and escalating major issues to supervisor.
• Projected positive image of company by always dressing appropriately, acting professionally, keeping neat, organized vehicle spaces and being punctual for all appointments.
• Applied pesticides and other chemicals to prevent growth of weeds and eliminate bugs and other pests.
• Mixed chemicals and fertilizers according to manufacturer instructions and safety standard to protect people, pests and vegetation from harm.
• Observed safety protocols when lifting heavy objects and operating equipment to avoid time-lost incidents or unnecessary delays.
• Provided written cost estimates for State and Tree Farmer services and coordinated future appointments.
• Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
• Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings.
• Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
• Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.

Due to Owner Selling the company. the owner decided to down size.

Seasonal Job during the summer while on break.