James Clarke
Calgary,AB
Summary
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.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Forklift Driver
Star Produce LTD.
06.2022 - Current
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using driving skills and technique
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
Building Attendant 1
Calgary Stampede
11.2006 - 07.2020
- Maintained optimal supply levels to meet daily and special cleaning needs.
- Operated buffers and burnishers to clean and polish floors.
- Identified repair needs and major maintenance concerns, and escalated issues to management.
- Maintained floor cleaning and waxing equipment.
- Followed safety standards and established SOPs when handling, mixing and storing hazardous chemicals.
- Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
- Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
- Supervised supplies in inventory and submitted reorder requests.
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
- Kept public pathways clear of safety hazards and spills with regular checks and attention.
- Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
- Assisted with special facility events by preparing rooms, installing decorations, and transporting supplies.
- Used power scrubbing and waxing machines to scrub and polish floors.
- Used hand trucks or manually lifted supplies, equipment and heavy furniture.
- Cleaned walls and ceilings with special reach tools following regular schedule.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Education
GED -
Sir William Van Horne High School
Calgary, Canada05.2005
Skills
- Order Picking
- Stock Rotation
- Warehouse Safety
- Shipping and receiving
- Pallet jack proficiency
- Forklift Operation
- Inventory staging
- OSHA Compliance
- Material Handling
- Documentation
- Product Inspection
- Palletizing
- Assembly line experience
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Order picking and processing
- Efficient data entry
- Equipment Inspections
- Problem-Solving
- Loading and unloading
- Equipment operations
- Storage and Organization
- Team Player
- Incident Reporting
- Shipping and receiving expert
- Punctual and Reliable
- Safe driver
- Lifts up to 50 pounds
- RFID Readers
- Optimizing efficiency
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Safety awareness
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- Certified Lead Forklift Driver, Star Produce LTD - 3 years
Timeline
Lead Forklift Driver
Star Produce LTD.
06.2022 - Current
Building Attendant 1
Calgary Stampede
11.2006 - 07.2020
GED -
Sir William Van Horne High School
- Certified Lead Forklift Driver, Star Produce LTD - 3 years
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