Aaron Ballard
Midwestern Mfg
Tulsa
4
years of professional experience
Results-driven Forklift Operator with extensive experience at Midwestern Mfg, adept at optimizing warehouse operations and ensuring safety compliance. Proven ability to enhance efficiency through effective material handling and teamwork, consistently achieving accurate inventory counts and timely shipment processing. Certified in forklift operation, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to workplace safety.
Work History
Forklift Operator/shipping and Receiving
1 Year 4 Months- Operated forklift to move materials safely between receiving, storage, and production areas.
- Inspected equipment before use to confirm brakes, forks, hydraulics, and safety controls functioned properly.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks while following shipping and receiving procedures.
- Stacked pallets and organized inventory to maintain orderly warehouse and production supply areas.
- Verified product labels and counts against paperwork to reduce handling errors.
- Completed daily material requests with accurate placement of parts and finished goods.
- Followed safety protocols and communicated clearly with team members during equipment movement.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Transported raw materials to production lines to support continuous workflow.
Forlift Operator
1 Year 2 Months- Operated forklift to move materials safely between receiving, storage, and production areas.
- Inspected equipment before use to confirm brakes, forks, hydraulics, and safety controls functioned properly.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks while following shipping and receiving procedures.
- Stacked pallets and organized inventory to maintain orderly warehouse and production supply areas.
- Verified product labels and counts against paperwork to reduce handling errors.
- Completed daily material requests with accurate placement of parts and finished goods.
- Followed safety protocols and communicated clearly with team members during equipment movement.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Transported raw materials to production lines to support continuous workflow.
Forklift Operator
1 Year 1 Month- Operated forklift to move steel poles, materials, and finished products throughout production and yard areas.
- Inspected equipment before use, reporting mechanical issues and safety concerns promptly.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks using proper handling procedures to protect materials and maintain workflow.
- Transported raw materials to production lines, supporting continuous manufacturing operations.
- Followed safety protocols, traffic patterns, and load limits to reduce workplace hazards.
- Assisted with staging, stacking, and organizing materials for efficient order fulfillment.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
Education
- Business Administration And Management
Skills
Forklift operation
Forklift operator certification
Loading and unloading
Shipping and receiving
Team player
Warehouse operations
Warehouse safety
Material handling
Safety awareness
Teamwork and collaboration
Order picking
Order picking and processing
Punctual and reliable
Palletizing
Materials handling
Problem-solving
Material packaging
OSHA compliance
Heavy equipment operations
Storage and organization
Lift equipment operation
Heavy equipment operation
OSHA workplace safety
Materials movement
Workplace cleanliness
Inventory staging
Shipment processing
Inventory counts
Hand-eye coordination
Equipment operations
Inventory control
Timeline
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Midwestern Mfg
06.2025 - CurrentRead More
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