Andrew Long
Overland Park,KS
Summary
I have always been a go getter with safety and accuracy first and foremost! My dad instilled in me at a very young age the motto: If you can't do it right the first time you sure don't have the time to do it a second time, meaning my main focus is learning as much about the job as I can so I can do it safe, efficient, and accurately every time! I have done a wide variety of jobs fine tuning my skills and interests to place me where I am today and truly having pride in the work I do every day wherever I may be working at the time, always looking for advancement and the opportunity to grow!
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Coldpoint Logistics
04.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
- Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation, contributing to a stronger workforce.
Forklift Operator
Tyson Foods
09.2020 - 04.2023
- 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.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- 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.
- Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
Education
Hazmat Certificate - Hazardous Waste Management And Emergency Operation
Business Technology Campus
1775 Universal Avenue Kansas City, MO 6412006.2008
Skills
- Forklift Operation
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Team Player
- Warehouse Operations
- Warehouse Safety
- Safety awareness
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Order Picking
- Order picking and processing
- Safe driver
- Punctual and Reliable
- Palletizing
- Problem-Solving
- Lift Equipment Operation
- Inventory staging
- Dock Operations
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Customer Service-Oriented
- Lifts up to Number pounds
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Customer-focused
- Familiar with WMS
- Material Loading and Unloading
- Storage and Stacking
- Critical Thinking
- High-Lift Trucks
- Waste Prevention
- Word Processing
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Coldpoint Logistics
04.2023 - Current
Forklift Operator
Tyson Foods
09.2020 - 04.2023
Hazmat Certificate - Hazardous Waste Management And Emergency Operation
Business Technology Campus