Bo Glover
Acworth,GA
Summary
Dedicated Forklift Operator with extensive experience at Builders FirstSource, skilled in optimizing material handling and enhancing warehouse efficiency. Proven ability to safely load and unload shipments while maintaining organization. Strong in order processing and team collaboration, ensuring timely deliveries and reducing product damage through diligent equipment maintenance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator
Gardner Metal Systems
09.2022 - 07.2025
- Operated forklifts safely to move materials across warehouse environments.
- Assisted in loading and unloading shipments efficiently using proper techniques.
- Learned and adhered to safety protocols to minimize workplace hazards.
- Maintained equipment by conducting routine checks for functionality and safety.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely product distribution.
- Followed standard operating procedures for handling hazardous materials safely.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Builders FirstSource
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Operated forklifts to transport materials efficiently within warehouse environment.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to ensure safety and compliance with standards.
- Loaded and unloaded goods, maintaining organization in storage areas for optimal workflow.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking stock levels and reporting discrepancies.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
- Turned in paperwork outlining orders for inspection before loading, marking load tickets for out of stock items, withholding or completing orders as necessary and inspecting trucks before departure.
- Drove carts, dollies, hand trucks, mobile power-propelled trucks and other moving equipment to move large quantities of merchandise.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
CNC Machine Operator
Pacesetter Steel
02.2017 - 01.2020
- Interpreted technical drawings and blueprints, translating them into accurate machine settings for production runs.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment, reducing downtime and enhancing operational reliability.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Performed daily cleaning to keep machines in good working condition and prolong equipment lifespan.
- Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
- Increased product quality by adhering to strict tolerances and carefully monitoring machining processes.
- Reduced material waste through precise programming of CNC machines for accurate cutting and milling operations.
- Monitored machines during operation to make adjustments when necessary and produce quality parts.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Kept accurate operating records by documenting machine usage, production numbers and any issues that arose.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
NeoMedia
08.2015 - 02.2017
- Collaborated with team members to optimize loading processes and reduce turnaround times.
- Trained new staff on safe operating procedures and proper use of equipment.
- Implemented improvements in material handling processes, enhancing overall efficiency in operations.
- Monitored warehouse conditions to uphold safety standards and prevent accidents or injuries.
- Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
- Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift according to company guidelines.
- Reduced product damage by performing routine forklift maintenance and safety checks.
- Participated in regular safety meetings, staying up-to-date on best practices in regards to safe and efficient operation of a warehouse forklift.
- Supported the shipping department with prompt loading and unloading tasks utilizing a variety of specialized attachments on the forklift as needed.
- Expedited shipment processes by accurately pulling orders from inventory shelves using a forklift following pick tickets specifications.
- Transported stowed product inventory to various locations throughout unit, labeling and replenishing inventory items, making boxes and loading and unloading trailers to keep stock in proper condition.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
Education
Karns High School
Knoxville, TNSkills
- Forklift operation
- Forklift operator certification
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Material handling
- Order picking and processing
- Storage and organization
Certification
Forklift
Overhead Crane
Scissorlift
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Gardner Metal Systems
09.2022 - 07.2025
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Builders FirstSource
01.2020 - 09.2022
CNC Machine Operator
Pacesetter Steel
02.2017 - 01.2020
Warehouse Forklift Operator
NeoMedia
08.2015 - 02.2017
Karns High School
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