forklift operator resume example with 18+ years of experience
Jessica
Claire
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(555) 432-1000,
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Summary
Talented fork lift operator with over 14 years in warehouse environments successful at working quickly in fast-paced, demanding settings. Efficient team player and problem-solver. Possessing top communication and conflict resolution skills.
Skills
Safety awareness
Customer service-oriented
Basic math aptitude
Material inventory
Shipping operations
Certified forklift operator
OSHA training
Materials movement
Warehouse best practices
Loading and unloading
Inventory reporting
Warehouse picking
Manufacturing and warehouse procedures
Material handling
Certified Pallet Jack Operator
Education and Training
Madison High SchoolRichmond, KYExpected in 05/1986 ā āHigh School Diploma: - GPA:
Experience
Pro Star Fulfillment - Forklift Operator West Valley, NY, 12/2006 - 03/2020
Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
Established and maintained good relations with customers, vendors and transport companies.
Monitored work areas for cleanliness and functionality and removed obstacles for safety.
Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database.
Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
Counted and stocked different types of merchandise to comply with inventory control tag requirements.
Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
Generated shipping documents, including packing lists and invoices.
Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of replacement needs.
Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
Reported safety and quality issues to management.
Consistently met deadlines for loading trailers to meet departure deadlines.
Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
Divided and sorted product shipments received using account information and shipping labels.
Estimated weights, heights and centers of balance to make precise placements.
Operated forklift to transport goods throughout warehouse.
Transported, loaded, unloaded and stacked materials.
Loaded or unloaded shipments on trucks.
Transferred finished goods and products to holding and loading areas.
Moved pallets of merchandise using electric forklifts and electric pallets.
Loaded and unloaded product from flat beds and box trailers.
Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
Organized warehouse and arranged items following procedures and safety rules.
Picked orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
Inspected forklift daily before operating, corrected low fluid levels and followed operating procedures, guidelines and safety rules.
Used equipment such as loaders, hand trucks, forklifts and cranes safely.
Staged goods in loading dock area.
Moved bricks, tools and supplies with equipment such as forklifts and hand trucks.
Utilized correct and safe operating procedures when using equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks to load, unload and move materials.
Located, pulled and prepared orders.
Used [Type] forklift to load trailers at warehouse.
Examined empty pallets for damage and moved pallets to proper storage areas.
Documented all tally sheets, slot changes, shuttle transfers and other paperwork.
Picked and palletized orders to build delivery loads.
Stored material by moving to appropriate area in warehouse.
Moved goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
Handled maintenance tasks on equipment by checking fuel, lubricants, oil, antifreeze, tires and general condition.
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.
Noted and recorded receipt of materials on drivers' paperwork.
Operated powered industrial trucks such as forklifts, cherry pickers and [Type] to move product around warehouse.
Received, inspected and stocked incoming shipments.
Pulled and prepared product for shipment to guarantee loads of exact quantity and product type.
Evaluated forklift daily for malfunctions and performed routine maintenance.
Transported merchandise loads or pallets using forklift.
Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
Used equipment such as high reach trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts to safely move merchandise.
Loaded items in optimal manner to maximize work efficiency.
Filled out inspection logs at beginning of each shift.
Completed shipping and receiving paperwork, adeptly used radio frequency scanner and cross-checked quantity, quality, labeling and addressing of orders to verify accuracy.
Operated stretch wrap machines, film roll up-enders and extended boom arm forklift equipment effectively and safely.
Packaged and prepared products and materials for shipment.
Followed daily servicing plan to perform routine checks on forklift equipment.
Operated forklifts, shelf pickers, motorized pallet jacks and tractors with zero mishaps causing property damage or personal injury.
Supplied production teams with materials and parts to meet demands.
Collaborated in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
Boxed, labeled and added shrink wrapping to items.
Complied with OSHA and MSDS standards and company safety procedures, reducing accidents [Number]%.
Built loads with freight tools to prepare trailers for departure.
Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
Organized stockyard to maximize product loading and unloading.
Tracked and recorded units of materials handled and transported.
Trained new employees on company policies, procedures and standards.
Validated packing slips, ship tickets and other delivery documentation.
Performed inventory control using computerized tools, physical counts and cycle counts and kept quality standards high for audits, thereby quantifying accurate inventory counts.
Completed daily logs for recordkeeping.
Steered forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts and other equipment to move materials around work sites.
Reviewed work orders to determine material and equipment needed to execute freight movement.
Utilized Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) when transporting dangerous items and chemicals.
Acted as spotter to alert forklift driver if products were slipping or falling.
Documented movements using computer tracking systems.
Maintained records of material being moved with daily production sheets and RFID tracking devices.
Identified and troubleshot issues with equipment and completed basic repairs to restore functionality.
Attached sling and hook devices to lift cargo and guide material loads.
Minimized number of material moves, reduced backtracking and length of moves and pinpointed best material handling equipment for specific tasks, resulting in optimum deployment.
Maximized team efficiency by using equipment such as [Type] and [Type] to move materials.
Performed inventory cycle counts on [Timeframe] basis and recorded information in [Software] system.
Ran automatic packaging machines to process waste and prepare shipments.
Released [Type] and [Type] materials into hoppers with minimal waste.
Darling Ingredients, Inc. - Maintenance Worker San Francisco, CA, 05/2006 - 09/2006
Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
Identified problems during daily work inspections and addressed concerns.
Performed tasks to maintain on-site physical security, safety and efficiency.
Notified management about necessary repairs or professional service needs for building operating systems.
Maintained compliance with internal and regulatory safety standards.
Followed correct procedures for handling, transporting and disposing of new and recycled materials.
Assessed system operations to identify potential areas requiring maintenance services.
Removed snow from sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas.
Coordinated product, tool and equipment inventories and maintained tracking records.
Sprayed insecticides and fumigants to prevent insect and rodent infestation.
Monitored contract crew in [Type] work performed to maintain operations.
Allied Moving And Storage - Moving Coordinator City, STATE, 04/2001 - 05/2006
Received, stored and shipped goods and materials.
Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
Monitored work areas for cleanliness and functionality and removed obstacles for safety.
Maintained business operations by communicating with coworkers and managers.
Assisted coworkers with special projects to learn new tasks while gaining additional responsibilities.
Verified received goods by comparing with purchase orders.
Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database.
Unloaded incoming products off trucks, sorted items in staging area and transported items to final storage locations.
Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.
Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of replacement needs.
Tracked inventory, conducted cycle counts and audits and resolved issues to maintain accurate records.
Navigated powered lift trucks safely to move items throughout warehouse and reduce injury risk.
Received orders via phone, mail, fax and internet daily.
Coordinated shipping and receiving schedules with production to assist in traffic control on docks.
Enforced strict safety rules and regulations to protect workers and minimize company liability.
Created production schedules, managed resources and oversaw deadlines to complete duties promptly.
Managed quality control and maintained high level of customer satisfaction.
Handled personnel actions, including hiring, performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.
Dispatched personnel and vehicles in response to telephone or radio reports of emergencies.
Addressed problems head-on and worked with customers, personnel and supervisors to resolve concerns.
Maintained and verified records of time, materials, expenditures and crew activities.
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