Forklift Operator resume example

• Kept work areas organized, clean and free of hazards, promoting consistent productivity.
• Put final products together and efficiently organized items and packaging for shipment.
• Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
• Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
• Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
• Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Received and processed stock into inventory management system.
• Created and deployed best practices to improve efficiency and reduce defects.
• Monitored performance and generated reports detailing quality of product and defect rates.
• Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
• Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
• Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
• Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
• Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.

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• Disposed of unsound and unsafe materials, products and equipment to prevent inappropriate reuse.
• Checked color, shape, texture and grade of products and materials against established templates, charts and samples.
• Evaluated items to assign grades and marked quality level, rejection status or acceptance.
• Removed debris and waste materials from machinery to reduce possibility of clogs and malfunctions.
• Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
• Received cargo by lifting and moving it using hand trucks and pallet jacks.
• Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns or delays.
• Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
• Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
• Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
• Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
• Manually counted Number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.
• Troubleshot and diagnosed mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and conducted preventive maintenance actions to keep equipment functional.
• Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of inventory on hand.
• Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
• Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
• Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
• Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
• Changed out forklift batteries and connected batteries to battery charger.
• Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
• Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
• Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
• Boosted team performance by moving materials with forklifts, cranes and other equipment.
• Verified functionality of forklifts through performance of preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.

• Replenished food items, paper products and canned goods to keep pantry well-stocked during busy periods.
• Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
• Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
• Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
• Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
• Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
• Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags.
• Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
• Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales.
• Supervised restocking of salad bar and buffet for lunch and dinner service.
• Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
• Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
• Noted special patron requests and followed up with kitchen to confirm delivery.
• Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
• Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
• Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
• Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
• Answered customers' questions, recommended items and recorded order information.
• Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
• Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
• Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
• Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
• Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
• Kept track of event finances, initial deposits, due payments and final balances.
• Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
• Asked customers for feedback, solved problems and filled drinks throughout meal.
• Moved and set up seating, prepared extra silverware and notified kitchen prior to arrival of large groups.
• Quickly and clearly communicated dining orders to kitchen staff, directing attention to special requests or dietary restrictions.
• Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.

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• Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.
• Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
• Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
• Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.