Billy Hartzell
Laurelville,OH
Summary
Efficient Warehouse Forklift Operator known for high productivity and ability to complete tasks swiftly and accurately. Possess specialized skills in inventory management, safety compliance, and equipment maintenance which contribute to smooth warehouse operations. Excel in teamwork, communication, and problem-solving, ensuring seamless collaboration with coworkers to meet tight deadlines. Motivational Team Leader skilled in designing and following production schedules. Offers proven history of maximizing team productivity to meet targets. Dedicated to employee safety and proactive assignment, schedule, and personnel management.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator
IFS
Lockbourne, OH
09.2024 - Current
- Performed daily pre-shift inspections on forklifts and other equipment.
- Inspected material handling equipment for defects prior to use.
- Unloaded incoming supplies and placed them into designated storage areas.
- Received incoming shipments and checked contents against purchase orders.
- Followed standard operating procedures to safely stack and store materials in the warehouse.
- Organized items according to size, type, style, color, or product code.
- Loaded and unloaded pallets of product onto trucks using a forklift.
- Operated manual pallet jacks to move material around the warehouse.
- Assisted with shipping and receiving activities as needed.
- Reported any issues or discrepancies regarding product quantity or quality to supervisors immediately.
- Utilized radio frequency scanners for tracking material movement throughout the warehouse.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed while operating the forklift.
- Checked finished products for quality assurance before loading them onto trucks for shipment.
- Processed orders by picking products from shelves within the warehouse.
- Cleaned up spills or debris in work areas immediately following an incident.
- Managed stock rotation ensuring that older stock is used first.
- Maintained accurate inventory records and prepared reports for management.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.
- Operated forklift to transport goods throughout warehouse.
- Staged goods in loading dock area.
- Loaded or unloaded shipments on trucks.
- Boxed, labeled and added shrink wrapping to items.
- Handled maintenance tasks on equipment by checking fuel, lubricants, oil, antifreeze, tires and general condition.
- Completed daily logs for recordkeeping.
- Located, pulled and prepared orders.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse operations and increase productivity.
- Stored material by moving to appropriate area in warehouse.
- Received, inspected and stocked incoming shipments.
- Organized warehouse and arranged items following procedures and safety rules.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Tracked materials moved for stocking purposes and to complete logs for management.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
- Ensured efficient handling of merchandise and products to maintain inventory accuracy.
Oil Field Worker
Pat McVicker
Woodward, OK
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Communicated effectively with supervisors about job progress or any necessary changes in plans.
- Cleaned all tools after completion of a job to maintain a safe work environment.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks as needed for job sites or warehouse inventory.
- Installed, repaired, and maintained pipelines, pumps, valves, separators, storage tanks, and other related equipment.
- Operated skid-steer loaders, tractors and backhoes to move earth around the rig site or perform other tasks as required by the job.
- Inspected oilfield equipment to ensure proper functioning and safety standards.
- Ensured compliance with environmental regulations when working on rigs located offshore or near environmentally sensitive areas.
- Coordinated with other personnel to ensure that all safety procedures were followed during drilling operations.
- Identified potential problems through visual inspections and testing of equipment.
- Provided technical advice to customers regarding proper operation of their oilfield equipment.
- Dismantled equipment to and cleaned or performed regular maintenance.
- Transported equipment from one job site to another.
- Monitored equipment operation during extraction process to detect problems.
- Unloaded materials, devices and machine parts with hand tools.
- Removed debris after extraction activities to clean work area.
- Trained under supervisors to learn correct, safe, and speedy extraction processes.
- Moved drill tools, pipe, cement and other materials.
- Operated moving equipment to transport materials and parts to excavation sites.
Factory Worker
Magna Seating
Lancaster, OH
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to all safety regulations and procedures.
- Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to assess individual team member progress.
- Established clear expectations for employees, providing guidance when needed.
- Provided coaching and feedback on employee performance, encouraging professional development.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations in the workplace.
- Monitored daily workflow to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Developed strategies for problem solving and conflict resolution among team members.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure alignment of goals across teams.
- Analyzed data from various sources to identify areas of improvement in the department's operations.
- Participated in regular meetings with senior leadership to provide updates on team progress.
- Held weekly staff meetings to review project updates, discuss issues, and brainstorm solutions.
- Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic and provided exceptional customer service.
- Assigned projects and distributed tasks to team members as per area of expertise.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
- Motivated and empowered team members to build customer satisfaction and loyalty to support retention and growth.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Mentored newly hired employees on machine operations and implemented training on safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Offered training and support to keep team members motivated and working toward objectives.
- Maintained open lines of communication with senior management, reporting team progress and challenges.
- Coordinated daily operations, ensuring team adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Managed conflict resolution within the team to maintain a positive work environment.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss targets, strategies, and address any issues.
- Established clear team goals aligned with company objectives, tracking progress regularly.
- Maintained daily inventory to facilitate successful material distribution.
- Completed daily quality assurance duties to provide feedback for improvements.
- Implemented strategic plans to enhance team performance and productivity.
- Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
- Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Monitored operations and reviewed records and metrics to understand company performance.
Education
GED -
Logan Elm
Circleville, OH07-2017
Skills
- Truck loading and unloading
- Safe forklift operation
- Pallet building
- Quality control
- Loading and unloading
- Coaching
- Performance improvement
- Leadership
- Workflow management
- Evaluating employee work
- Risk management
- Problem-solving
- Employee training
- People management
- Verbal and written communication
- Team motivation
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Safety
Timeline
Warehouse Forklift Operator
IFS
09.2024 - Current
Oil Field Worker
Pat McVicker
10.2023 - 04.2024
Factory Worker
Magna Seating
09.2022 - 04.2023
GED -
Logan Elm
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