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
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator /Material Handler
Snavely Machine
Peru, IN
11.2020 - Current
Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
Received cargo by lifting and moving it using hand trucks and pallet jacks.
Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
Changed out forklift batteries and connected batteries to battery charger.
Verified functionality of forklifts through performance of preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.
Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of inventory on hand.
Removed debris and waste materials from machinery to reduce possibility of clogs and malfunctions.
Laborer
Tyson Fresh Meats
Logansport, IN
04.2020 - 11.2020
Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
Laborer
NHK Seating Of America
Frankfort, IN
11.2019 - 04.2020
Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects.