Blake Jeffries
Circleville,OH
Summary
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 a wide range of heavy equipment. Talented problem-solver with strong ethics, integrity and relationship-building abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator
AIT Worldwide Logistics
Columbus, Ohio
04.2022 - 09.2024
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Transported materials between storage areas, loading docks and delivery vehicles as needed.
- Stacked loaded pallets in designated areas using proper stacking methods according to company policies and procedures.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
Lead Dock Worker
Pilot Freight Services
Columbus, OH
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Organized and maintained warehouse inventory.
- Supervised the safe operation of loading equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Ensured that all paperwork related to shipments was accurately completed and submitted on time.
- Coordinated with other departments to resolve any issues related to shipping or receiving operations.
- Operated material handling equipment safely in order to move freight around the warehouse or yard.
- Checked for damaged goods during unloading process and reported any damages found immediately to management personnel.
- Assisted in training new dock workers on proper procedures for loading and unloading cargo efficiently and safely.
Dock Supervisor
American Linehaul
Columbus, OH
05.2017 - 05.2021
- Ensured safe loading and unloading of cargo shipment, monitoring of dock operations, and compliance with safety regulations.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for all dock activities.
- Maintained accurate records of cargo shipments inbound and outbound from the warehouse.
- Monitored inventory levels at the facility to ensure adequate supply of materials were available for loading and unloading operations.
- Provided training and guidance to new hires on company policies, rules, regulations, safety protocols.
- Established priorities and assigned tasks to support dock operations.
Material Handler
Forward Air
Groveport, OH
06.2016 - 04.2017
- Inspected materials for any damages or defects upon receipt.
- Operated forklift in a safe manner to move large shipments within the facility.
- Assisted with physical inventories as needed by counting parts accurately and quickly.
- Supported other warehouse personnel in completing tasks efficiently.
- Utilized forklift to move inventory items.
- Packed merchandise into boxes and containers in preparation for safe shipment.
- Palletized boxes to increase movement and shipment efficiency.
- Applied barcodes to cargo and used digital scanners to track and locate materials during transportation.
Education
ASE Certified Technician - Automotive Technology
Pickaway-Ross Career And Technology Center
Chillicothe, OH05-2016
High School Diploma -
Logan Elm High School
Circleville, OH05-2016
Skills
- Documentation
- RFID Tracking
- Warehouse picking
- Production Scheduling
- Inventory staging
- Stock allocation
- Palletizing
- Material Handling
- Product Inspection
- Forklift Operation
- Dock Operations
- Certified forklift operator
- Loading and unloading
- Warehouse Management
- Equipment Maintenance
- Physically fit and agile
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Bill of Lading knowledge
- Equipment Repair
- System Troubleshooting
- Routine Inspections
- System diagnostics
- Written/Verbal Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Preventive Maintenance
- Parts Replacement
- Inspecting vehicles
- Changing Oil
- Tire mounting and balancing
- Electrical Systems
- Preparing Work Orders
- ASE Certification
- Valid Driver's License
- Heavy Lifting
- Safety awareness
- Work Planning and Prioritization
Certification
- ASE Certified
Affiliations
- Hand eye coordination
Timeline
Forklift Operator
AIT Worldwide Logistics
04.2022 - 09.2024
Lead Dock Worker
Pilot Freight Services
06.2021 - 03.2022
Dock Supervisor
American Linehaul
05.2017 - 05.2021
Material Handler
Forward Air
06.2016 - 04.2017
ASE Certified Technician - Automotive Technology
Pickaway-Ross Career And Technology Center
High School Diploma -
Logan Elm High School
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