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Alan Watt

Joliet,IL

Summary

Diligent Desired Position with solid background in forklift operation, effectively managing material handling and warehouse logistics. Proven track record of maintaining safety standards and ensuring efficient workflow. Demonstrated ability in operating various forklift models and adhering to safety protocols.

Professional operator with strong experience in material handling and warehouse operations. Skilled in safely maneuvering forklifts, managing inventory, and loading/unloading goods. Reliable team collaborator focused on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Recognized for attention to safety protocols and effective communication skills.

Logistics professional with hands-on experience in forklift operation, emphasizing precision and safety. Known for teamwork and reliability, adapting to shifting priorities. Skilled in inventory management and operating heavy machinery, bringing dependable and results-focused approach.

Experienced with operating forklifts in fast-paced environments, ensuring smooth material handling and efficient operations. Delivers consistent performance by maintaining equipment and adhering to safety guidelines. Knowledge of warehouse management and logistics coordination.

Hardworking Forklift Operator with advanced mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills. Efficient and organized worker possessing strong work ethic and drive to exceed goals. Certified in Area of certification paired with Number years of hands-on experience handling warehouse duties.

Vigilant Forklift Operator familiar with operations and maintenance. Skilled at efficiently moving materials across areas to help teams meet demanding objectives. Conversational Language abilities paired with Number+ years of experience.

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.

Industrious Forklift Operator trained in all aspects of shipment inspections and transportation. Versed in using scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS) to promote safe and on-time shipment and delivery. Strong and robust individual comfortable lifting up to Number pounds and operating all job-related equipment such as shrink wrap machines.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Forklift Operator

FedEx Supply Chain
New Lenox, IL
05.2023 - 03.2025
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.

Forklift Operator

Armada
Romeoville, IL
03.2016 - 05.2023
  • Verifying the accuracy of quantity and quality of incoming deliveries
  • Labeling every product and placing them accordingly
  • Identifying and locating the right products during the delivery process
  • Keeping a well-maintained and updated account of stock and inventory
  • Collaborating with internal departments to locate missing packages, fix incorrect deliveries and replace damaged products
  • Keeping all material handling equipment in the best condition by conducting regular maintenance
  • Picked, packed, and replenishment
  • Loaded and unloaded product
  • Shipping and receiving, inventory, auditor, put-away and warehouse trainer
  • Operated a forklift and RF system
  • 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.
  • Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
  • Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
  • Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.

Forklift Operator

Best Buy
Woodridge, IL
08.2015 - 03.2016
  • Prepared merchandise and secured it for safe, easy transport
  • Safely stacked and unstacked large quantities of goods onto shelves or pallets
  • Moved goods from storage areas to loading areas for transport
  • Unloaded deliveries and safely relocated the goods to their designated storage areas
  • Keeping up to date on health and safety requirements and forklift operating procedures

Forklift Operator

Navistar
Joliet, IL
06.2014 - 08.2015
  • Prepared merchandise and secured it for safe, easy transport
  • Safely stacked and unstacked large quantities of goods onto shelves or pallets
  • Moved goods from storage areas to loading areas for transport
  • Unloaded deliveries and safely relocated the goods to their designated storage areas
  • Keeping up to date on health and safety requirements and forklift operating procedures

Forklift Operator

Sweet Specialty Solutions
Woodridge, IL
09.2012 - 06.2014
  • Prepared merchandise and secured it for safe, easy transport
  • Safely stacked and unstacked large quantities of goods onto shelves or pallets
  • Moved goods from storage areas to loading areas for transport
  • Unloaded deliveries and safely relocated the goods to their designated storage areas
  • Keeping up to date on health and safety requirements and forklift operating procedures

Forklift Operator

OHL
Romeoville, IL
06.2011 - 09.2012
  • Prepared merchandise and secured it for safe, easy transport
  • Safely stacked and unstacked large quantities of goods onto shelves or pallets
  • Moved goods from storage areas to loading areas for transport
  • Unloaded deliveries and safely relocated the goods to their designated storage areas
  • Keeping up to date on health and safety requirements and forklift operating procedures

Forklift Operator

Home Depot RDC
Bolingbrook, IL
07.2007 - 06.2011
  • Prepared merchandise and secured it for safe, easy transport
  • Safely stacked and unstacked large quantities of goods onto shelves or pallets
  • Moved goods from storage areas to loading areas for transport
  • Unloaded deliveries and safely relocated the goods to their designated storage areas
  • Keeping up to date on health and safety requirements and forklift operating procedures

General Warehouse Associate

ULTA3
Bolingbrook, IL
01.2003 - 12.2007
  • Operated sit-down forklift to load and unload product from trailer
  • Used stand-up and cherry-picker to pick products from shelves
  • Picked product and removed product from shipping and receiving dock using walkie-rider
  • Trained warehouse associate on how to use the RF scanner and the warehouse software system

Bar Porter

Harrah's Casino
Joliet, IL
01.2000 - 12.2003
  • Served drinks to customers
  • Verified shipment was accurate using checklist
  • Restocked alcohol
  • Assisted other areas in the casino that needed help

Education

Diploma - undefined

Joliet West High School
Joliet, IL

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
  • General laborer
  • Order picking
  • Order picking and processing
  • Safe driver
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Palletizing
  • Materials handling
  • Problem-solving
  • Material packaging
  • Shipping and receiving expert
  • OSHA compliance
  • Heavy equipment operations
  • Storage and organization
  • Lift equipment operation
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • OSHA workplace safety
  • Materials movement
  • Workplace cleanliness
  • Product inspection
  • Inventory staging
  • Shipment processing
  • Inventory counts
  • Dock operations
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Equipment operations
  • Materials transport
  • Inventory control
  • Equipment operation
  • Equipment inspections
  • Stock rotation
  • Warehouse management
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Pallet construction
  • Warehouse management systems
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Heavy industrial equipment
  • Customer Service-oriented
  • Freight counts
  • Heavy lifting
  • Quality control
  • Dock work
  • Inventory reporting
  • Pallet stacking
  • Certified pallet jack operator
  • Certified forklift operator
  • RF scanner
  • Communication and presentation
  • Supply chain and inventory management
  • Warehouse picking

Timeline

Forklift Operator

FedEx Supply Chain
05.2023 - 03.2025

Forklift Operator

Armada
03.2016 - 05.2023

Forklift Operator

Best Buy
08.2015 - 03.2016

Forklift Operator

Navistar
06.2014 - 08.2015

Forklift Operator

Sweet Specialty Solutions
09.2012 - 06.2014

Forklift Operator

OHL
06.2011 - 09.2012

Forklift Operator

Home Depot RDC
07.2007 - 06.2011

General Warehouse Associate

ULTA3
01.2003 - 12.2007

Bar Porter

Harrah's Casino
01.2000 - 12.2003

Diploma - undefined

Joliet West High School
Alan Watt