forklift operator resume example with 6+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Summary
Cooperative Forklift Operator with 7 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. Hardworking and observant forklift operator with experience operating and maintaining equipment. Dedicated to moving materials to meet challenging demands and promote team productivity. Basic English skills used to communicate with individuals in professional daily activities. Organized 10 years of industry experience safely and efficiently moving materials in high-volume warehouse environments. Strong knowledge of inventory management as well as shipping and receiving procedures. Ambitious and hardworking with drive to deliver top-quality results.
Skills
OSHA training
Stock allocation
General construction
BOL knowledge
Inventory reporting
Experience
Forklift Operator, 05/2020 to Current Sensient Technologies Corporation – Chicago, IL,
Transferred materials to and from warehouses, production lines and packaging lines.
Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
Checked inbound and outbound products, inspected for damage and recorded product code dates.
Complied with OSHA regulations, company policies and protocols to maintain safe and efficient operations.
Rotated stock and cleared sales floor of debris.
Divided and sorted product shipments received using account information and shipping labels.
Identified and troubleshot issues with equipment and completed basic repairs to restore functionality.
Consistently met deadlines for loading trailers to meet departure deadlines.
Completed routine post and pre-operation inspections of forklifts and other heavy equipment.
Recorded count and condition of all cargo received.
Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
Documented all tally sheets, slot changes, shuttle transfers and other paperwork.
Pulled and prepared product for shipment to guarantee loads of exact quantity and product type.
Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
Immediately reported any safety and quality issues to management.
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.
Sustained forklift functionality by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and performing preventive maintenance.
Used equipment such as loaders, hand trucks, forklifts and cranes safely.
Examined empty pallets for damage and moved pallets to proper storage areas.
Filled out inspection logs at beginning of each shift.
Stored and retrieved materials according to first-in/first-out principle.
Weighed materials and recorded weights on tags, labels and production schedules.
Drove industrial vehicles and equipment to transport goods and materials, load and unload designated trailers and route trucks.
Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
Quality Assurance Specialist, 02/2015 to 01/2019 Alliance Healthcare Services, Inc. – Ormond Beach, FL,
Increased process improvement initiatives by troubleshooting problems for corrective action to boost functionality and workflow.
Inspected quality of finished products, making minor repairs to meet project expectations.
Monitored QA procedures for adherence by employees, notifying personnel of non-compliance issues.
Routinely tested products to ensure temperature, specifications and ingredient levels conformed with best practices and quality standards.
Initiated change management practices that created new revenue streams and streamlined operational efficiencies.
Designed and updated test cases to complete consistent manual tests.
Liaised with state and county elected officials to ensure voting system standards and requirements were met.
Trained end users on software and hardware functionality, best practices and protocols.
Contributed to business growth by confirming customer satisfaction with service and quality.
Operated industrial machines to prepare [Product]s for shipment while monitoring machines to ensure quality and conformity to shipment and company standards.
Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by building client rapport and timely resolving crises and issues.
Initiated change management practices that created new revenue streams and increased operational efficiencies.
Tested and operated mixers to confirm correct calibration while scheduling routine, preventative and reparative maintenance to maintain production workflows and achieve production output benchmarks.
Consulted with management and personnel to educate on QA standards.
Conducted load tests to determine server operating parameters.
Secured positive customer experiences while executing effective quality assurance practices.
Limited work flow downtime by training voting volunteers and election official management on election day protocol.
Trained end-users on software and hardware functionality, best practices and protocol.
Reviewed configuration files, logs and sections of code to complete debugging and locate breakdown sources.
Diminished financial discrepancies by managing P&L and budgeting to ensure optimal profitability.
Inspected, removed and replaced malfunctioning equipment and tools while routinely cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment to minimize workflow disruptions.
Inventory Clerk/Shipping and Receiving Clerk, 04/2013 to 01/2019 Tyson Fresh Meats – City, STATE,
Compared shipment contents with paperwork to support inventory accuracy and records management.
Prepared accurate shipping orders and bills of lading to direct and route materials.
Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database to enable efficient order processing and fulfillment.
Rejected deliveries containing damaged items or shortages and corresponded with shipper to rectify issues.
Organized storage areas to maximize movement efficiency and minimize labor.
Documented damaged, inaccurate or missing products and reported to management.
Coordinated multiple receiving and warehousing operations simultaneously without sacrificing quality and supported outgoing shipping in response to observed needs.
Researched lost or missing shipments and initiated tracing process to locate shipments and meet customer needs.
Implemented cost-effective methods, carriers and routes to optimize shipping and receiving strategies.
Opened and inspected packages received and routed to merchandise stocking or requisitioning department.
Tracked and documented incoming deliveries and current stock via computerized warehouse management systems.
Operated forklift, pallet jack and hand truck to move materials within warehouse and to and from shipping vehicle.
Investigated inventory discrepancies to maintain recordkeeping validity.
Reviewed and monitored vendor shipping services and processes to avoid surprises in how and when warehouse received deliveries.
Developed positive professional relationships with shipping personnel to facilitate optimum service and enhance company's image.
Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to confirm consistency with records and routed materials to appropriate department.
Administered inbound shipping schedule to avoid congested receiving area and optimize receiving efficiency and delivery speed to customers.
Unloaded and received incoming shipments, inspected packages for damage and routed packages to next destination according to documentation.
Education and Training
: Business Administration, Expected in to Amarillo College - Amarillo, TX GPA:
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Expected in to West Texas A&M University - Canyon, TX GPA:
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