Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator/Yard Hostler
Yellow Freight
Akron, OH
06.2000 - 07.2023
Adhered strictly to company policies concerning operation of material handling equipment.
Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
Transported materials between storage areas, loading docks and delivery vehicles as needed.
Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
Noted and recorded receipt of materials on drivers' paperwork.
Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when 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.
Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
Reported safety and quality issues to management.
Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central Hower High
Akron, OH
06-1984
Skills
OSHA Compliance
Forklift Operation
Material Handling
Shipment Processing
Loading and Unloading
Teamwork and Collaboration
OSHA Workplace Safety
Safety Awareness
Heavy Equipment Operations
Equipment Inspections
OSHA Training
Deadline-Driven
Certified Pallet Jack Operator
Bill of Lading Knowledge
Materials Movement
Affiliations
Family activities, spending time with grandchildren.