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Billie Malone

Mattoon,IL

Summary

Highly skilled Forklift Operator with background in warehouse operations, inventory management, and safety compliance. Strong ability to operate heavy machinery while prioritizing efficiency and adhering to safety protocols. Demonstrated leadership skills with focus on team collaboration and process improvements. Proven track record of contributing to company goals through diligent work ethic and adaptability.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Forklift Operator

Libmans
Arcola, Illinois
07.2021 - Current

Take stock to lines and pick finished product up from the lines. Take product to the warehouse and put away.

  • Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.

  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
  • Reported safety and quality issues to management.
  • Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
  • Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
  • Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
  • Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
  • Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
  • Performed daily equipment checks to verify proper operation and minimize downtime.
  • Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
  • Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
  • Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
  • Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.

Forklift Operator

LSC Communications
Mattoon, Illinois
10.2013 - 05.2020
  • Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
  • Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
  • Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
  • Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
  • Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
  • Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
  • Weighed materials or products to record data on tags or labels.
  • Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
  • Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
  • Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.

Material Handler

Innovative Office Solutions
Mattoon, Illinois
04.2013 - 10.2013
  • Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
  • Carried necessary tools and supplies to transportation vehicles and returned to proper storage areas after use.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvement in order to increase efficiency.
  • Palletized boxes to increase movement and shipment efficiency.
  • Verified accuracy of shipments against purchase orders and invoices.
  • Packed boxes and stock using organizational guidelines.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Business

Richland Community College
Decatur, IL

Skills

  • Loading and unloading
  • Material handling
  • Warehouse safety
  • Equipment inspections
  • Production Assistance
  • Dock operations
  • [Equipment] operation
  • Pallet stacking
  • Certified forklift operator
  • Weight distribution
  • Forklift operation
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Inventory reporting
  • Stock rotation
  • Deadline driven
  • Problem-solving
  • Material sourcing and distribution
  • Workplace cleanliness
  • OSHA training
  • Product placement
  • Assembly line experience
  • Production reporting
  • Staging and sorting

Timeline

Forklift Operator

Libmans
07.2021 - Current

Forklift Operator

LSC Communications
10.2013 - 05.2020

Material Handler

Innovative Office Solutions
04.2013 - 10.2013

Some College (No Degree) - Business

Richland Community College
Billie Malone