Warehouse Forklift Operator
Olympia Tile
- Operated forklifts safely and efficiently to transport materials across warehouse.
- Conducted regular equipment checks to ensure optimal forklift performance and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to prioritize tasks and improve workflow efficiency.
- Executed loading and unloading operations to maintain inventory accuracy and organization.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory movements to support effective tracking.
- Supported shipping and receiving operations by verifying product quantities and conditions.
- Participated in safety meetings to discuss best practices and hazard prevention strategies.
- Monitored stock levels and reported discrepancies to management for timely resolution.
- Prepared items for shipment by wrapping, labeling, and organizing pallets.
- Identified and resolved issues related to damaged goods and discrepancies in shipments.
- 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.
- 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.
- Improved overall warehouse cleanliness, routinely clearing debris from aisles with the use of attachments on the forklift.
- Expedited shipment processes by accurately pulling orders from inventory shelves using a forklift following pick tickets specifications.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- 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.
- Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- 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.