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Brian Kirchgessner

Cincinnati,OH

Summary

Industrious Forklift Operator trained in all aspects of shipment inspections and transportation. Versed in using scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS) to promote safe and on-time shipment and delivery. Ready to use my Eagle Scout training and skills to help the team achieve company goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fork Lift Operator

DHL Express
02.2022 - 10.2023
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using situational awareness.
  • Received cargo by lifting and moving it using hand trucks and pallet jacks.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
  • Verified functionality of forklifts through performance of preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.
  • Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.

Lead Machine Operator

Signode Industrial Group LLC
04.2020 - 11.2021
  • Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
  • Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
  • Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
  • Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
  • Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
  • Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
  • Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
  • Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.

Education

Associate of Science - Natural Resources Law Enforcement

Hocking College
Nelsonville, OH

High School Diploma -

Roger Bacon High School
St. Bernard, OH
06.2015

Skills

  • Delivery Information Verification
  • Freight Counts
  • Storage and Stacking
  • Operation Monitoring
  • Forklift Operator Certification
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Crane Operation
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Certification

  • Fork Lift Operator Certified
  • Crane Operator Certified

Timeline

Fork Lift Operator

DHL Express
02.2022 - 10.2023

Lead Machine Operator

Signode Industrial Group LLC
04.2020 - 11.2021

Associate of Science - Natural Resources Law Enforcement

Hocking College

High School Diploma -

Roger Bacon High School
Brian Kirchgessner