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LEAD MACHINE OPERATOR
Summary

Seasoned Forklift Driver seeking employment in fast-paced warehouse setting. Offers 25 years of experience in Stand up, Sit down and Hand trucks. Self-starter with strong work ethic and commitment to upholding highest quality standards in service and safety.

Skills
  • Deadline-driven
  • Material inventory
  • Certified forklift operator
  • Loading and unloading
  • Palletizer
  • Safety awareness
Experience
Lead Machine Operator - Packaging And Pads R Us (Milan, OH)March 2010 - March 2020
  • Monitored machines in operation to detect malfunctions and identify product defects.
  • Documented daily production data and submitted accurate, timely logs to keep management up to date on activities.
  • Completed minor machine maintenance, including oiling parts and cleaning components.
  • 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.
  • Adjusted controls to change machine settings, reducing errors of finished products.
  • Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Forklift Operator - Packaging And Pads R Us (Milan, OH)February 2014 - January 2018
  • Operated with zero safety violations and consistently met deadlines for loading trailers.
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
  • Inspected lifts before usage to prevent damage to finished goods being lifted.
  • Secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
  • Transported materials to and from warehouses, production lines and packaging lines.
  • Maximized team efficiency by using equipment such as Clamp trucks and Paddle trucks to move materials.
  • Moved goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Removed incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
  • Loaded items in optimal manner to maximize work efficiency.
  • Estimated weights, heights and centers of balance to make precise placements.
  • Stored and retrieved materials according to first-in/first-out principle.
  • Completed routine post and pre-operation inspections of forklifts and other heavy equipment.
  • Examined empty pallets for damage and moved pallets to proper storage areas.
  • Rotated stock and cleared sales floor of debris.
  • Tagged unmarked merchandise with item number.
  • Recorded count and condition of all cargo received.
  • Operated equipment with focus on safety and efficiency.
  • Organized warehouse inventory in effective and efficient manner.
  • Picked orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
  • Replenished pick slots with outgoing stock items according to next day's work orders.
  • Operated forklifts and other transportation vehicles to move merchandise to and from target destinations.
  • Followed duties outlined in daily inbound and outbound schedules.
  • Kept forklifts functional by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and performing preventive maintenance.
  • Filled out inspection logs at beginning of each shift.
  • Accurately received, stored and shipped products safely and efficiently.
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
  • Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies and protocols to maintain safe and efficient operations.
  • Evaluated items against documentation for accuracy.
  • Removed empty pallets, cardboard packing and strapping and deposited items in proper receptacles.
  • Swept warehouse floors and stored equipment to maintain neat and organized workspace.
  • Monitored warehouse for debris, deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
  • Weighed materials and recorded weights on tags, labels and production schedules.
  • Conducted monthly inventories of materials on work floor.
  • Packed merchandise into boxes and containers to prepare for safe shipment.
Welder - Koch Building Products (Sandusky, OH)January 2000 - March 2010
  • Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of Commercial doors and frames needed to complete job.
  • Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
  • Sustained safety protocols and ensured proper, cost-effective and accurate handling of equipment and materials.
  • Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
  • Set up and operated welding equipment to complete all welding projects on-time.
  • Maximized shop organization and equipment length by efficiently cleaning floor and machinery.
  • Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
  • Laid out, fitted and fabricated metal components.
  • Precision cutting with power saws, hand shears.
  • Followed all safety guidelines, including proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
  • Removed loose materials and thick scale, slag or rust to prepare material surfaces for welding.
  • Obtained desired configurations by clamping and tack-welding components.
  • Adjusted weld machines to correct settings prior to weld applications for precision and waste reduction.
Forklift Operator - Koch Building Products (Sandusky, OH)June 1996 - March 2010
  • Operated with zero safety violations and consistently met deadlines for loading trailers.
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
  • Secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
  • Transported materials to and from warehouses, production lines and packaging lines.
  • Moved goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Removed incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
  • Loaded items in optimal manner to maximize work efficiency.
  • Cleaned and stored all equipment at end of each shift.
  • Rotated stock and cleared sales floor of debris.
  • Collaborated in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
  • Recorded count and condition of all cargo received.
  • Operated equipment with focus on safety and efficiency.
  • Organized warehouse inventory in effective and efficient manner.
  • Followed duties outlined in daily inbound and outbound schedules.
  • Kept forklifts functional by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and performing preventive maintenance.
Education and Training
Certificate of CompletionJune 1994EHOVE Career Center, Milan, OH
High School DiplomaJune 1994Norwalk High School, Norwalk, OH
Certificate of Completion in WeldingSeptember 2000Sandusky Adult Education, Sandusky, OH
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Packaging And Pads R Us
  • Koch Building Products

School Attended

  • EHOVE Career Center
  • Norwalk High School
  • Sandusky Adult Education

Job Titles Held:

  • Lead Machine Operator
  • Forklift Operator
  • Welder

Degrees

  • Certificate of Completion
    High School Diploma
    Certificate of Completion in Welding

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