Lead Forklift Operator Resume Example Company Name

LEAD FORKLIFT OPERATOR

Summary

Hardworking and observant [Job Title] with experience operating and maintaining equipment. Dedicated to moving materials to meet challenging demands and promote team productivity. Basic [Language] skills used to communicate with bilingual individuals in professional daily activities.

Observant [Job Title] with experience supporting [Industry] operations. Practiced in securing large loads to minimize damage. Physically fit and reliable with superior work ethic and commitment to supporting team needs. Trained in [Type] and [Type] operations and safety.

Skills

Warehouse Management
Physically fit and agile
Manufacturing and warehouse procedures
Customer service-oriented
Basic math aptitude
Material handling
Palletizer
Warehouse picking

RF scanner
Loading and unloading
Material inventory
Inventory reporting
Shipping operations
Safety awareness
Communication and presentation

Experience

02/2005 - 12/2009

Company Name － City, StateLead Forklift Operator

Maximized team efficiency by using equipment such as [Type] and [Type] to move materials.
Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
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.
Entered product data and location into radio frequency (RF) unit.
Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
Sustained forklift functionality by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and performing preventive maintenance.
Organized warehouse inventory according to warehouse plan.
Accurately received, stored and shipped products safely and efficiently.
Documented all tally sheets, slot changes, shuttle transfers and other paperwork.
Kept appropriate records and reports for inventory accuracy.
Reviewed equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
Identified and troubleshot issues with equipment and completed basic repairs to restore functionality.
Inspected lifts before usage to prevent damage to goods.
Drove industrial vehicles and equipment to transport goods and materials, load and unload designated trailers and route trucks.
Replenished pick slots with outgoing stock items according to next day's work orders.
Scanned materials into and out of inventory using barcode tags.
Ran automatic [Type] and [Type] machines to process waste and prepare shipments.
Followed duties outlined in daily inbound and outbound schedules.
Moved goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
Performed inventory cycle counts on [Timeframe] basis and recorded information in [Software] system.
Loaded items in optimal manner to maximize work efficiency.
Safely operated powered equipment, including [Type], [Type] and [Type] to move, locate, stack and count products.
Collaborated in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.

06/2001 - 12/2005

Company Name － City, StateMachine Operator

Selected proper cutting tools, calculating parameters to manufacture components and parts.
Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
Operated multiple fabricating machines, including cutoff saws, shears, rolls, brakes, presses and forming or spinning machines.
Maintained assigned equipment and performed daily inspections to increase equipment lifetimes and cut costs [Number]%.
Used bolts, shackles and clamps to connect pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures.
Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
Obtained appropriate tooling and fixtures to revise setups on calibrated test strands.
Painted and applied protective coatings to various parts to prevent water, oxygen and electrolytes from coming in contact with metal.
Removed and replaced worn machine accessories to keep products within desired tolerances.
Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date, using [Software].
Lubricated parts and performed minor maintenance to improve machine function.
Executed bench, machine and hand tool work by shaping, fitting and assembling machine parts from metal stock.
Operated various [Type] gauges to inspect pieces after production completion.
Rigged equipment, connected hoses and delivered product to various locations.
Adjusted controls to change machine settings, reducing errors of finished products.
Set up and operated machines such as [Type] and [Type] to create high-quality [Industry] products.
Read diagrams and work orders to coordinate machine schedule.
Measured and inspected finished products for defects, and compared to work instructions for accuracy.
Oversaw machine operation to identify defects or malfunctions, making adjustments as necessary.
Used templates and hand tools to adjust machinery including alignment of drills, dies, and cutters.
Read and understood blueprints, product specifications and tooling instructions to plan correct operational sequences and prevent materials waste.

10/1996 - 10/2000

Company Name － City, StateForklift Operator

Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
Operated equipment with focus on safety and efficiency.
Stored and retrieved materials according to first-in/first-out principle.
Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
Checked inbound and outbound products, inspected for damage and recorded product code dates.
Examined empty pallets for damage and moved pallets to proper storage areas.
Checked all packed cartons for correct shipping labels to promote efficient delivery.
Replenished pick slots with outgoing stock items according to next day's work orders.
Removed empty pallets, cardboard packing and strapping and deposited items in proper receptacles.
Transferred materials to and from warehouses, production lines and packaging lines.
Used equipment such as loaders, hand trucks, forklifts and cranes safely.
Completed routine post and pre-operation inspections of forklifts and other heavy equipment.
Accurately received, stored and shipped products safely and efficiently.

10/1990 - 10/1994

Company Name － City, StateMachine Operator

Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
Maintained assigned equipment and performed daily inspections to increase equipment lifetimes and cut costs [Number]%.
Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date, using [Software].
Lubricated parts and performed minor maintenance to improve machine function.
Read diagrams and work orders to coordinate machine schedule.
Measured and inspected finished products for defects, and compared to work instructions for accuracy.
Adjusted guides and holding devices, reducing errors from potential misalignment or product movement.

Education and Training

05/1988

Country High School City, StateGED

Resume Overview

Create a job alert for [job role title] at [location].

Lead Forklift Operator Resume Example

DISCLAIMER

How this resume score could be improved?

Resume Overview

Create a job alert for [job role title] at [location].

Similar Resumes