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FORKLIFT OPERATOR
Professional Summary
Industrious Forklift Operator trained in all aspects of shipment inspections and transportation. Versed in using scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS) to promote safe and on-time shipment and delivery. Strong and robust individual comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds and operating all job-related equipment such as shrink wrap machines and heavy equipment. such as pacer, cherry picker, reach,and john deere equipment
Skills
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Work History
09/2020 to 01/2021
Forklift OperatorSteris Corporation – Saint Augustine , FL
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Removed debris and waste materials from machinery to reduce possibility of clogs and malfunctions.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Maneuvered swivel-hooks, hoists and elevating platforms to move materials.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
03/2017 to 06/2020
Forklift OperatorSteris Corporation – San Francisco , CA
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Operated all loaders, reach,cherry picker,sit down,stand up,pacer and Electric pallet jack equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Received cargo by lifting and moving it using hand trucks and pallet jacks.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of inventory on hand.
- Manually counted Number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
01/2016 to 01/2017
Truck LoaderMetals Usa – Northbrook , IL
- Visually inspected all pallets for deliveries to verify quality and accuracy of shipments.
- Used forklift to lift pallets and heavy items into trucks.
- Installed protective devices to prevent shifting or damage to items being transferred, including braces, padding and strapping.
- Maintained clean and functional warehouse space throughout 10 hour shifts.
- Loaded and strapped shipments into place on trucks.
- Performed general support clean-up duties and maintained clean work area by using high-pressure water systems, backhoes and skid-steers.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
- Operated power jacks, forklifts to maneuver products on to load trailers and trucks.
- Took inventory of existing and out-of-stock warehouse items.
- Used wireless radio frequency systems and communication devices to communicate with colleagues.
- Reviewed shipping orders for accurate fulfillment.
05/2013 to 12/2015
Loader OperatorGarney – Parker , CO
- Installed protective devices to prevent shifting or damage to items being transferred, including braces, padding and strapping.
- Visually inspected all pallets for deliveries to verify quality and accuracy of shipments.
- Properly operated loader by starting engine, shifting gears and pressing pedals and levers.
- Inspected and examined stock items for defects and wear and reported damages to supervisors.
- Operated john deere equipment to move different materials to loading area.
- Operated bulldozers, backhoes and loaders to excavate, move and load fertilizer materials.
- Lowered and tilted buckets and drove front-end loaders forward to force buckets into bulk material.
- Used wireless radio frequency systems and communication devices to communicate with colleagues.
Education
GEDRiverside Adult School - City, State
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School Attended
- Riverside Adult School
Job Titles Held:
- Forklift Operator
- Truck Loader
- Loader Operator
Degrees
- GED
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