Alfred Brown
Atlanta,GA
Summary
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
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Forklift Operator
UPS
Atlanta, GA
10.2022 - Current
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Reduced downtime by 80% through proactive equipment inspections and timely repairs
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
Forklift Operator
Axiom Staffing
Atlanta, GA
10.2017 - 09.2022
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Conducted monthly inventory counts with 99% accuracy
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
Assembly Line Worker
Access Staffing
Atlanta, GA
03.2009 - 10.2017
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately, and with zero errors.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Boxed, labeled, and transported items to support assembly operations.
- Trained and mentored new employees to apply best practices on assembly line operations and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Troubleshot assembly line to repair malfunctions and avoid disruptions.
- Reduced workplace accidents by 50% by strictly adhering to OSHA regulations
- Monitored production to determine adherence to schedule and minimize delays.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fredrick A Douglas Learning Academy
Atlanta, GA05.2007
Skills
- Shipping and Receiving
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Workplace Safety Enforcement
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Pallet Jack Operation
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Warehouse Management
- Forklift Operation
- Palletizing
- Heavy Industrial Equipment
- Inventory Counts
- Work Planning and Prioritization
Timeline
Senior Forklift Operator
UPS
10.2022 - Current
Forklift Operator
Axiom Staffing
10.2017 - 09.2022
Assembly Line Worker
Access Staffing
03.2009 - 10.2017
High School Diploma -
Fredrick A Douglas Learning Academy