Adrian Owens
Glendale,AZ
Summary
Adept at enhancing warehouse efficiency and safety, my tenure at Geodis as a Forklift Operator and Maintenance Technician showcased my ability to significantly reduce accident risks and improve operational workflows. Expert in forklift operation and certified in OSHA compliance, I excel in team collaboration and problem-solving, ensuring timely and secure material handling.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator
Geodis
- 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.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- 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.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
- Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
- Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation, contributing to a stronger workforce.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels with precise forklift operation and proper storage techniques.
- 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.
- Expedited order fulfillment with proficient navigation of narrow aisles during the picking process without causing damage or delays.
Maintenance Technician
Geodis
02.2019 - 09.2024
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
- Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
Education
Barber Degree - Barbering
Davenport Barber College
Davenport, IA05.1998
High School Diploma - Education
Davenport Central
Davenport, IA06.1992
Skills
- Forklift Operation
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Team Player
- Warehouse Operations
- Warehouse Safety
- Material Handling
- Safety awareness
- Order Picking
- Safe driver
- Punctual and Reliable
- Palletizing
- Problem-Solving
- Shipping and receiving expert
- OSHA Compliance
- Heavy equipment operations
- OSHA Workplace Safety
- Workplace Cleanliness
Certification
Forklift sit down, stand up reach , electric power jack riding,
Additional Information
Served in the USMC , Motor Transportation 3533 4yrs.
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Geodis
02.2019 - 09.2024
Forklift Operator
Geodis
Barber Degree - Barbering
Davenport Barber College
High School Diploma - Education
Davenport Central