Brian Courtney
Ogden
Summary
Dedicated and skilled Forklift Operator with extensive experience at Home Depot, proficient in reach truck operation and safety compliance. Recognized for enhancing warehouse efficiency and reducing product damage through meticulous equipment handling and teamwork. Committed to maintaining a clean work environment while effectively multitasking to meet demanding operational needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Reach Truck Operator
Home Depot
02.2022 - Current
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Assisted with training new employees on reach truck operation and best practices in warehouse settings.
- Participated in regular safety meetings, staying up-to-date on best practices for reach truck operation.
- Provided support during peak times, willingly working overtime hours when necessary to meet customer demands.
- Reduced product damage by skillfully maneuvering reach trucks in tight spaces and high shelves.
- Completed daily equipment inspections, contributing to a safe work environment for all employees.
- Collaborated with supervisors to identify process improvements, leading to increased warehouse efficiency.
- Managed time effectively while multitasking between various responsibilities within the warehouse setting.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
Forklift Operator/machine Operator
Discover Books
06.2019 - 03.2021
- 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.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
Forklift Operator/track Hoe
Clearfield Recycling
02.2017 - 01.2018
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Enhanced workplace safety by diligently inspecting forklifts before each shift and reporting any issues promptly.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
Material Handler
Lifetime Products
08.2016 - 09.2016
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Prevented product damage by carefully loading and unloading materials using appropriate equipment.
- Facilitated smooth operations, coordinating with various departments to fulfill material requests promptly.
- Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
Track Laborer
Omaha Track
02.2008 - 10.2014
- Improved overall track stability by installing, maintaining, and repairing switches, frogs, and other special track components.
- Increased productivity through collaboration with team members in a fast-paced work environment that required adaptability and strong problem-solving skills.
- Ensured efficient train operations by leveling and aligning track sections using various tools and equipment.
- Supported smooth train operations by correcting track irregularities through tamping, lining, surfacing activities.
- Implemented proper safety protocols while working on or near active rail lines, minimizing risk for accidents or injuries.
- Continuously expanded industry knowledge by attending training sessions, workshops, and seminars to stay current on new techniques and equipment.
- Enhanced track safety by performing regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Maintained optimal performance of railroad tracks by replacing damaged rails, ties, and other components.
Skills
- Reach truck operation
- Loading and unloading
- Workplace cleanliness
- Safety awareness
- Materials handling
- Equipment operations
- Storage organization
- Stock replenishment
- Load lifting
- Forklift certification
- Staging and sorting
- Pallet stacking
- Certified forklift operator
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Workplace safety
- Active listening
- Safety compliance
- Pallet jack operation
- Truck loading
- Hand-eye coordination
- Wrapping and banding
- Freight management
- Hazardous materials handling
- OSHA compliance
Timeline
Reach Truck Operator
Home Depot
02.2022 - Current
Forklift Operator/machine Operator
Discover Books
06.2019 - 03.2021
Forklift Operator/track Hoe
Clearfield Recycling
02.2017 - 01.2018
Material Handler
Lifetime Products
08.2016 - 09.2016
Track Laborer
Omaha Track
02.2008 - 10.2014
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