forklift operator resume example with 10+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
H: (555) 432-1000
C:
resumesample@example.com
Date of Birth:
India:
:
single:
:
Professional Summary
Motivated equipment operations professional certified in forklifts. OSHA-trained and experienced in a range of settings.
Forklift driver with advanced mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills. Efficient and organized worker with strong work ethic and drive to exceed goals.
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.
Skills
Forklift Operation
Production Scheduling
Order Picking and Processing
Materials Handling
Logging Paperwork
Optimizing Efficiency
Inventory Staging
Material Inventory
Heavy Industrial Equipment
General laborer
Safety standards and protocols
Shipping and receiving
Assembly line experience
Staff Management
Documentation
Warehouse operations
Heavy equipment operations
Shipping and receiving expert
Packing and scanning
Shipping Documentation
Material packaging
OSHA-trained
Work History
Forklift Operator, 01/2014 - 01/2019 Steel Dynamics, Inc. – Belmont, IN,
Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns or delays.
Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
Boosted team efficiency by moving materials with forklifts, cranes and other equipment.
Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Inspected items for damage and performed temperature and quality checks.
Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed.
Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
Unloaded trucks and rail cars and moved materials to staging area.
Loaded, transported and stacked materials.
Created drop list of merchandise for placement in aisles.
Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
Unloaded cartons from pallets and filled storage racks with cartons.
Shrink-wrapped average of atleast 30 pallets per day.
Stacked merchandise on both partial and full pallets and removed empty pallets from sales floor.
Organized and secured stored materials and parts in designated area.
Received cargo by removing it from trucks by hand.
Received cargo by lifting and moving it using hand trucks and pallet jacks.
Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
Placed overstocked items in temporary storage.
Changed out forklift batteries and connected batteries to battery charger.
Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
Managed warehouse operations and verified proper shipment procedures.
Handled multiple tasks simultaneously to maximize work efficiency.
Completed regular checks of incoming freight in staging area each day.
Moved pallets of merchandise using electric forklifts and electric pallets.
Completed daily forklift safety checklists.
Examined shipments for quality and accuracy.
Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
Kept accurate records of all incoming and outgoing shipments.
Removed debris and waste materials from machinery to reduce possibility of clogs and malfunctions.
Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
Removed plastic and straps from pallets to facilitate unloading.
Maneuvered swivel-hooks, hoists and elevating platforms to move materials.
Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
Demonstrated and applied product knowledge of all company items.
Waitress, 07/2012 - 10/2013 Life Care Centers Of America – Lawrenceville, GA,
Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
Prepared beverages and filled food orders for customers.
Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to offer current and accurate information and help customers select optimal meal choices based on individual preferences.
Suggested appropriate food and drink pairings to increase per-ticket sales.
Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
Prepared hot and cold beverages to highest standard while providing guests with legendary customer service.
Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness, sending back to be washed again when necessary.
Any information uploaded, such as a resume, or input by the user is owned solely by the user, not LiveCareer. For further information, please visit our Terms of Use.