Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator
Staff Zone Employment
01.2023 - 04.2024
Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
Shipping and Receiving Associate
Alero Worldwide
03.2022 - 11.2022
Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
Order Picking
SDR
02.2021 - 01.2022
Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
Folklift Operator
Richelieu Hardware
03.2020 - 12.2020
Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer.
Shipping and Receiving Associate
Spicers
01.2017 - 08.2018
Drafted and managed work and shipping orders, bills of lading, and shipping route materials for accurate and compliant recordkeeping.
Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
Counter Balance
Noble Corporation
04.2008 - 05.2016
Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.