David Arenas
Exeter
Summary
Results-driven Forklift Operator with extensive experience at Nichols Farms, adept at optimizing warehouse operations and enhancing productivity. Proven expertise in forklift operation and team collaboration, successfully implementing process improvements that reduced product damage and ensured timely deliveries. Committed to maintaining safety standards and fostering a positive work environment.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Forklift Operator
Nichols Farms (United Staffing Agency)
Visalia, CA
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Operated forklifts to transport materials across production floor efficiently.
- Conducted regular inspections and maintenance on equipment to ensure operational safety.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and reduce downtime.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and equipment handling procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels and assisted in stock replenishment processes.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced productivity within the warehouse operations.
- Maintained accurate records of material movements for inventory management accuracy.
- Coordinated with supervisors to resolve operational issues promptly, ensuring minimal disruptions.
- Collaborated with team members to complete special projects, such as reorganizing storage areas or relocating large quantities of inventory.
- Reduced product damages by carefully transporting materials within the warehouse, ensuring proper handling.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts and moving products to designated locations.
- Assisted in maintaining inventory accuracy by conducting regular cycle counts and updating records accordingly.
- Consistently met production deadlines with diligent forklift operation, enabling smooth workflow throughout the facility.
- Optimized warehouse functionality by assisting with equipment maintenance, battery charging, and other routine tasks.
- Contributed to a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and promptly reporting any hazards or incidents.
- Fostered a positive work environment by actively participating in team meetings and providing constructive feedback on process improvements.
- Supported team productivity by collaborating on tasks, such as order picking and replenishing stock levels.
- Aided supervisors in resolving discrepancies by providing detailed information regarding product movements and storage locations.
- Mitigated potential safety risks through vigilant inspection of forklifts and attachments, ensuring proper functioning before each use.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace by disposing of waste materials properly and keeping aisles clear of obstacles.
- Prevented workflow disruptions by performing routine maintenance checks on forklifts, addressing potential issues proactively.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
One Roof Solutions
Visalia, CA
02.2020 - 01.2024
- Operated forklifts to efficiently move, load, and unload materials within warehouse environment.
- Conducted routine inspections on equipment to ensure safety and optimal performance.
- Assisted in maintaining organized inventory through accurate tracking of stock levels.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency.
Forklift Operator
Hayco Construction
Visalia, CA
04.1995 - 02.2019
- Operated forklifts to efficiently move, load, and unload materials within warehouse environment.
- Conducted routine inspections on equipment to ensure safety and optimal performance.
- Assisted in maintaining organized inventory through accurate tracking of stock levels.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency.
- Trained new employees on safe forklift operation and warehouse protocols.
- Implemented best practices for material handling to reduce damage and increase productivity.
- Monitored inventory movement, identifying discrepancies and reporting issues to management promptly.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations, contributing to a hazard-free working environment.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
- Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
- Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift according to company guidelines.
- Reduced product damage by performing routine forklift maintenance and safety checks.
- Contributed to the reduction of workplace accidents by adhering to strict safety protocols during all forklift operations.
- Participated in regular safety meetings, staying up-to-date on best practices in regards to safe and efficient operation of a warehouse forklift.
- Improved overall warehouse cleanliness, routinely clearing debris from aisles with the use of attachments on the forklift.
- Supported the shipping department with prompt loading and unloading tasks utilizing a variety of specialized attachments on the forklift as needed.
- Collaborated with other warehouse team members, ensuring smooth workflow through effective communication during forklift operations.
- Expedited shipment processes by accurately pulling orders from inventory shelves using a forklift following pick tickets specifications.
- Transported stowed product inventory to various locations throughout unit, labeling and replenishing inventory items, making boxes and loading and unloading trailers to keep stock in proper condition.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Fostered positive working relationships with colleagues and supervisors, promoting teamwork and collaboration within the warehouse environment while executing daily forklift tasks.
- Kept up-to-date on company policies and procedures relating to forklift operations through continuous training sessions and self-directed learning.
- Turned in paperwork outlining orders for inspection before loading, marking load tickets for out of stock items, withholding or completing orders as necessary and inspecting trucks before departure.
- Drove carts, dollies, hand trucks, mobile power-propelled trucks and other moving equipment to move large quantities of merchandise.
- Assisted with periodic physical inventory counts, ensuring accuracy and integrity in stock records through meticulous tracking of items moved via the use of a warehouse forklifter.
- Safeguarded quality of products stored in the warehouse by ensuring proper stacking techniques and adherence to weight restrictions while operating a forklift.
- Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
- Assisted in inventory management through accurate record-keeping of forklift operations and stock movement.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing on-the-job training to new forklift operators, ensuring proper handling techniques were followed at all times.
- Aided in the reduction of overall lead time, promptly transporting materials from receiving dock to designated storage areas using a forklift.
- Manually counted Number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.
- Verified functionality of forklifts through performance of preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.
- Streamlined order processing with efficient materials handling and accurate placement of goods using a forklift in designated locations.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- 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.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Operated or tended automatic stacking, loading and packaging machines.
- Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
- Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
- Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
- Generated production data to complete necessary paperwork by accurately measuring and weighing materials.
- Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
- Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
- Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.
- Hooked tow trucks to trailer hitches and fastened attachments with hitchpins.
- Used equipment such as Type and Type to process excess materials and support recycling efforts.
- Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
- Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment by recharging batteries, lubricating parts and refueling.
- Turned valves and opened chutes to dump, spray or release materials from dump cars or storage bins into hoppers.
Education
GED -
P.V.S.P
Coalinga, CA06-2010
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Truck loading and unloading
- Warehouse organization
- Problem-solving
- Shipping and receiving
- Heavy lifting
- Materials handling
- Loading and unloading
- Pallet jack operation
- Workplace cleanliness
- Loading dock procedures
- Warehouse safety
- Order picking
- Safety protocols
- Shipment receiving
- Equipment maintenance
- Hand-eye coordination
- Storage procedures
- First aid training
- Adherence to procedures
- Time management
- Cardboard baling
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Vehicle inspection
- Verbal and written communication
- Data entry
- Quality control
- Record keeping
- Inventory management
- Safe lifting techniques
- Load balancing
- Basic math
- Pallet consolidation
- Pallet building
- Railroad car loading
- Receiving procedures
- Loading dock staging
- High rack storage
- Downstacking management
- Barcode scanning
- Safe forklift operation
- OSHA training
- Goods packaging
- Inventory transport
- Stock control
- Information logs
- Team player
- Order pulling and preparation
- Order picking and processing
- Safety awareness
- Warehouse operations
- Forklift operator certification
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Lift equipment operation
- Material handling
- OSHA workplace safety
- Dock operations
- Shipping and receiving expert
- Inventory staging
- General laborer
- Safe driver
- Heavy equipment operation
- Pallet construction
- Inventory control
- Inventory counts
- Equipment inspections
- Punctual and reliable
- OSHA compliance
- Shipment processing
- Warehouse management systems
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Materials movement
- Palletizing
- Assembly line experience
- Shipping documentation
- Equipment operations
- Storage and organization
- Hazardous materials handling
- Equipment operation
- Warehouse management
- Material packaging
- Stock management
- Product inspection
- Heavy industrial equipment
- Production scheduling
- Materials transport
- Stock rotation
- Production deadline management
Accomplishments
●Certificate of Graduation
Drug & Alchohal
Rehabilitation Education Courses
●Baptismal Certificate
Certifies my obedience to the command and in following the example of our Lord Jesus Christ
Affiliations
Restoration Ministries
~LIFE GROUPS~
●Servants In Training
●Equipping His Kingdom
●Golden Grain seminary
Certification
●Baptismal
●Drug & Alchohal
●GED
Languages
English●Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Production Forklift Operator
Nichols Farms (United Staffing Agency)
01.2024 - 04.2025
Warehouse Forklift Operator
One Roof Solutions
02.2020 - 01.2024
Forklift Operator
Hayco Construction
04.1995 - 02.2019
GED -
P.V.S.P