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
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Taylor Farms Foodservice
Orlando, FL
02.2023 - Current
Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
Inspected product load for accuracy to foster timely and complete delivery.
Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
Loaded or unloaded shipments on trucks.
Operated forklift to transport goods throughout warehouse.
Loaded and unloaded pallets of product onto trucks using a forklift.
Forklift Operator
Compass Minerals
Buffalo, NY
01.2017 - 01.2022
Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
Heavy Vehicle Operator
Buffalo Recycle Enterprice LLC
Buffalo, NY
01.2009 - 01.2016
Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
Unload finished products from machines onto conveyors or other transport systems.
Maintain records of completed work and production data including volume produced and time required for each task.
Adjusted machine settings according to production requirements.
Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.