ANDRE HENLEY
Reach truck operator
South Chicago Heights,IL
Summary
RECEIVING LEAD /REACH TRUCK DRIVER To obtain a responsible position where I would be able to utilize my knowledge, various skills & experience in contribution towards fulfilling the company's growth objectives. Lead with 15 years in forklift operation and distribution logistics experience. Successfully reduces company costs through efficient, high quality work. Forklift Operator offering extensive forklift and end rider operating skills, as well as a background in shipping and receiving software and documentation. 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. Forklift driver with advanced mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills. Efficient and organized worker with a strong work ethic and drive to exceed goals. Hard-working multi-tasker with outstanding leadership, problem solving and communication skills. Safety-oriented equipment operator and knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, including pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of a team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reach Truck Operator /Receiving Lead
McKesson Medical Products
03.2009 - 07.2025
- Proven abilities in stocking, order-picking, shipping, and receiving.
- Skilled in safe forklift driving and warehouse operations.
- Experience in worker training, cycle counting and inventory control; knowledge of general bookkeeping; self-motivated and energetic.
- Responsible for safe forklift driving, order picking, and stocking of medical products in a 400,000 sq ft facility with approximately 1600 sku's with a value of 40 million dollar inventory.
- Involved in the setup and operation in our new D.C. Helped setup our Chino,CA D.C as well.
- Perform loading/unloading of products in racking system on a daily basis.
- Record movement of products using RF system and move to proper location.
- Load trucks and prepare shipping documents if required.
- Perform daily cycle counts on products within warehouse.
- Moved pallets of merchandise using electric forklifts and electric pallets.
- Located proper slots on storage racks and set pallets in place with forklift.
- Completed daily forklift safety checklists.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Stacked merchandise on both partial and full pallets and removed empty pallets from sales floor.
- Changed out forklift batteries and connected batteries to a battery charger.
- Handled multiple tasks simultaneously to maximize work efficiency.
- Loaded, transported and stacked materials.
- Reported damage to racks, faulty equipment and other safety hazards to a supervisor.
- Maintained a neat and clean working area at all times.
- Inspected product load for accuracy and safely transported it around the warehouse.
- Filled propane tanks, checked valves and performed other routine equipment maintenance.
- Kept accurate records of all incoming shipments.
- Received shipments for quality and accuracy.
- Placed overstocked items in temporary storage ,while maintaining good first in first out (f.i.f.o) practices.
Forklift Operator
SMAP MFG
01.2002 - 07.2008
- Assisted Manager in warehouse reconstruction.
- Picked and pulled orders for production.
- Pulled rows of stock and audited inventory.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks in a safe manner.
- Prepared manual bill of ladings when needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Palatine High School
Palatine, IL01.1998
Skills
- Certified Forklift Operator
- Team player
- CPR certified
- Safe driver
- Shipping and receiving expert
- Lifts up to [75] pounds
- Efficient data entry
- General laborer
- Packing and scanning
- Microsoft Office (email,word,excel)
- Warehouse Management Systems (wms)
- Syspro / Megatrak
- Loading and unloading
Accomplishments
- Loaded and unloaded trucks at a rate of 25 pallets per hour.
- Trained 5 new employees on proper forklift operation and safety.
Certification
- Certified reach truck , sit down /stand-up forklift (gas or propane), stock picker,dock stocker , walkie rider and 6 months experience with a clamp truck.
- CPR certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Reach Truck Operator /Receiving Lead
McKesson Medical Products
03.2009 - 07.2025
Forklift Operator
SMAP MFG
01.2002 - 07.2008
High School Diploma -
Palatine High School