Alton Thompson Jr
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
Cooperative forklift operator with several years of experience lifting and carrying heavy loads using warehouse equipment. Qualified to operate various classes of forklifts and practiced in wide range of heavy equipment. Talented problem-solver with strong ethics, integrity and relationship-building abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Carters Inc
Braselton, Georgia
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within the warehouse efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, ensuring proper placement and safety protocols.
- Conducted routine inspections of forklift equipment for maintenance needs.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize warehouse workflow and productivity.
- Assisted in inventory management by accurately tracking stock levels.
- Followed safety guidelines to minimize hazards during material handling tasks.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in the work area for operational efficiency.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
Commecial driver
All My sons moving and storage
Roswell, Georgia
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Loaded and unloaded furniture, ensuring proper handling and secure placement.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and compliance standards.
- Navigated various routes to optimize delivery efficiency while adhering to traffic laws.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours, vehicle maintenance, and mileage records.
- Communicated effectively with customers to coordinate delivery schedules and address concerns.
- Operated commercial trucks over long distances while adhering to strict timelines set by clients or employers.
- Maintained accurate logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
Forklift Operator
ReLogistics Services
Atlanta, Georgia
04.2018 - 01.2021
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, ensuring proper placement
- and safety protocols.
- Conducted routine inspections of forklift equipment for maintenance needs.
- Assisted in inventory management by accurately tracking stock levels.
- Followed safety guidelines to minimize hazards during material handling tasks.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in the work area for operational efficiency.
- Trained new employees on safe forklift operation and warehouse procedures.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
Education
GED
Frenchburg, KYSkills
- Forklift operation
- Safety compliance
- Inventory tracking
- Equipment inspection
- Customer communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Workplace organization
- Employee training
- Team player
- OSHA workplace safety
- Materials handling
- Heavy equipment operation
- Stock rotation
- Material packaging
- Route logs
- RF scanner
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Carters Inc
01.2025 - 12.2025
Commecial driver
All My sons moving and storage
02.2021 - 02.2022
Forklift Operator
ReLogistics Services
04.2018 - 01.2021
GED