Warehouse Forklift Operator / Stand-Up Reach Truck
Simmons Pet Foods
Edgerton, KS
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Utilized radio frequency scanners for tracking material movement throughout the warehouse.
- Executed precise pallet organization for optimal logistics flow.
- Verified completeness of inventory logs.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed while operating the forklift.
- Followed standard operating procedures to safely stack and store materials in the warehouse.
- Performed daily pre-shift inspections on forklifts and other equipment.
- Assisted with shipping and receiving activities as needed.
- Processed orders by picking products from shelves within the warehouse.
- Received incoming shipments and checked contents against purchase orders.
- Checked finished products for quality assurance before loading them onto trucks for shipment.
- Unloaded incoming supplies and placed them into designated storage areas.
- Completed paperwork related to deliveries including bills of lading, packing slips.
- Inspected material handling equipment for defects prior to use.
- Managed stock rotation ensuring that older stock is used first.
- Cleaned up spills or debris in work areas immediately following an incident.
- Provided assistance in training new employees on proper operation of forklifts and other material handling equipment.
- Reported any issues or discrepancies regarding product quantity or quality to supervisors immediately.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.
- Operated forklift to transport goods throughout warehouse.
- Loaded or unloaded shipments on trucks.
- Located, pulled and prepared orders.
- Organized warehouse and arranged items following procedures and safety rules.
- Stored material by moving to appropriate area in warehouse.
- Boxed, labeled and added shrink wrapping to items.
- Staged goods in loading dock area.
- Received, inspected and stocked incoming shipments.
- Handled maintenance tasks on equipment by checking fuel, lubricants, oil, antifreeze, tires and general condition.
- Completed daily logs for recordkeeping.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse operations and increase productivity.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
- Prepared finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling and packing product.
- Tracked materials moved for stocking purposes and to complete logs for management.
- Performed daily equipment checks to verify proper operation and minimize downtime.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
- Ensured efficient handling of merchandise and products to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
- Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
- Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
- Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
- Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
- Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
- Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
- Followed safe practices to mix and apply chemicals.
- ositioned lifting devices to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
- Loaded and unloaded pallets of product onto trucks using a forklift.
