Amanda Eley
Tacoma,WA
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Forklift Operator
Penske Truck Leasing
Auburn, WA
10.2018 - 07.2023
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- 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].
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
- Signaled workers to discharge, dump or level materials.
- Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
- Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
- Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks.
- Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment by recharging batteries, lubricating parts and refueling.
- Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer.
- Turned valves and opened chutes to dump, spray or release materials from dump cars or storage bins into hoppers.
- Operated or tended automatic stacking, loading and packaging machines.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
- Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
- Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.
- Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
Packer
Ardagh Group
Seattle, WA
06.2017 - 11.2018
- Complied with safety, health, and environmental regulations as prescribed by law.
- Protected materials for transport by correctly packaging products in boxes and crates.
- Completed daily orders with expert picking and packing of shipments.
- Performed required housekeeping to keep work areas clean such as sweeping floors, putting trash in trash containers and picking up product from floor.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily goals and meet company objectives.
- Measured quantity, weight and dimensions to determine cost of shipping.
- Utilized totes, jacks and forklifts to safely load and unload materials and heavy items to and from trucks.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Prepared shipping documents to track incoming and outgoing shipments and maintain proof of transaction.
- Maintained neat and organized work area to safeguard items and comply with cleanliness standards.
- Monitored outgoing packages for proper labels and accurate address information.
- Received, segregated and stored orders in safety keeping cabinets to organize and maintain complete stock and inventory.
- Lifted and unloaded containers of parcels onto equipment for transportation to sort stations.
- Inspected items to identify discrepancies and damages and reported to supervisor.
- Fastened and labeled containers on pallets, added stretch and shrink wrap and signed pick tickets to protect items and confirm accuracy of orders.
- Secured items for storage or shipment.
- Monitored packaging machinery to make needed adjustments.
- Trained new employees on proper packing and labeling techniques and to apply best practices.
- Loaded and unloaded items from production line.
- Counted items to verify accuracy of orders.
- Sorted and stacked finished items.
- Inspected items for defects and damage.
- Packaged fragile items with cushioning material.
- Operated shrink wrap, banding and other wrapping machines.
- Placed items into bags, boxes or other containers.
- Sealed containers and packages with glue, tape or other materials.
- Loaded items onto conveyor belts and pallets.
- Recorded product, packaging and order information on specified forms.
- Labeled containers, container tags or products.
- Assembled boxes, cartons and containers to package items.
- Utilized adhesive labels and other materials to package items.
- Re-packaged damaged or incorrectly packaged items.
- Adjusted machine settings to accommodate different items and packaging materials.
- Monitored inventory levels to report on shortages or excess.
- Cleaned and maintained production area and equipment.
- Weighed packaged items to calculate total weight.
Warehouse Forklift Driver
Pier1 Imports
Dupont, WA
01.2006 - 05.2017
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- 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].
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
- Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
- Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.
- Generated production data to complete necessary paperwork by accurately measuring and weighing materials.
- Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks.
- Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Operated or tended automatic stacking, loading and packaging machines.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
- Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer.
- Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
- Hooked tow trucks to trailer hitches and fastened attachments with hitchpins.
- Turned valves and opened chutes to dump, spray or release materials from dump cars or storage bins into hoppers.
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
- Used equipment such as [Type] and [Type] to process excess materials and support recycling efforts.
- Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment by recharging batteries, lubricating parts and refueling.
Order Selector
Mclane
Lakewood, WA
08.2000 - 01.2006
- Checked inventory and selected products from specific locations based upon availability.
- Detail-oriented Order Picker with experience working in various large warehouse environments. Seeking similar role where outstanding packing skills and strong commitment to safety will be valued.
- Moved boxes and organized aisles to open up floor space and enable forklift operators to move freely through warehouse.
- Operated warehouse equipment and reported instances of safety code violations to management to reduce risk of accidents.
- Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes, and prepared shipments.
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Reduced fulfillment errors by using RF scanners to quickly pick items to proper bins.
- Performed proper lifting and handling techniques to maintain safe working environment.
- Inspected machinery and equipment to determine functionality and performance.
- Utilized forklifts and pallet jacks to transport orders and prepare for shipment delivery.
- Verified product quantity and quality to determine accuracy of orders and reduce errors.
- Safeguarded products in storage to protect from spills and damages
- Received returns of damaged and incorrect orders to process replacements.
- Monitored inventory levels to purchase adequate supply and consistent stock of products.
- Maintained tidy and organized warehouse environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Collaborated with team members to complete timely orders and avoid delays.
- Built pallets and positioned orders on loading dock to safely pile and ship goods.
- Transported merchandise to sales floor and replenished out-of-stock and low-stock items.
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
- Reported and analyzed inventory data to help management strategically improve pricing and marketing strategies.
- Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
- Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
- Orchestrated effective materials management with strong stock rotation strategies, new order placements and shipping inspections.
- Stocked warehouse efficiently by comparing item numbers with storage locations.
- Collaborated with stock manager to effectively cut down on defective items in storage and in shipments.
- Coordinated efficient organization, palletizing and transportation of completed packages.
- Received new stock and input values into computer system.
- Developed plan-o-grams and layouts that maximized sales.
- Picked and packed order items.
- Planned and scheduled projects and directly performed installations.
- Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
- Used appropriately sized boxes to pack products with care, minimizing shifting and damage during transport.
- Marked stock with identification tags and labels to outline information such as storage locations.
- Pre-assembled containers to be easily selected by packing associates.
- Stocked shelves, racks and cases with new or transferred merchandise.
- Reviewed order slips, picked products and staged merchandize to be shipped.
- Reviewed printed tickets or digital orders to get item numbers and merchandise locations.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
- Worked with customers to pack items according to specific desires and requirements.
- Kept warehouse areas free of debris and safe for employees with proper storage and maintenance of machinery, tools and supplies.
- Maintained store assets with effective loss prevention strategies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Federal Way High School
Federal Way, WA 09.1996 - 06.1999
Skills
Order picking and processing
Shipping Documentation
Optimizing efficiency
Safe driver
Heavy industrial equipment
General laborer
Familiar with WMS
Heavy equipment operations
Shipping and receiving
Equipment Maintenance
Efficient data entry
Material packaging
Route logs
OSHA-trained
Overhead crane operator training
Documentation
Stock management
Production reporting
Lifts up to [Number] pounds
Materials transport
Shipping and receiving expert
Production Scheduling
Packing and scanning
Team Player
Materials handling
Inventory staging
Safety standards and protocols
Assembly line experience
Forklift Operation
RFID tracking
Warehouse operations
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Penske Truck Leasing
10.2018 - 07.2023
Packer
Ardagh Group
06.2017 - 11.2018
Warehouse Forklift Driver
Pier1 Imports
01.2006 - 05.2017
Order Selector
Mclane
08.2000 - 01.2006
High School Diploma -
Federal Way High School
09.1996 - 06.1999