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Education
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Bruce Clark

Bruce Clark

Stilwell,OK

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive experience operating forklifts in fast-paced environments, ensuring seamless material handling and optimal operational efficiency. Consistently delivers high performance through diligent equipment maintenance and strict adherence to safety protocols. Strong understanding of warehouse management and logistics coordination contributes to streamlined processes and enhanced productivity. Committed to fostering a safe and efficient workplace while driving operational success.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Forklift Operator

Kenco Logistic
10.2020 - 07.2025
  • My job is for me to load trucks and take care of my duties on the computer as well. And I also was an assistant lead.
  • 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.
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
  • 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.
  • Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
  • Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
  • Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation, contributing to a stronger workforce.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Enhanced workplace safety by diligently inspecting forklifts before each shift and reporting any issues promptly.
  • Maintained optimal inventory levels with precise forklift operation and proper storage techniques.
  • Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
  • Supported warehouse staff in meeting tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks based on shipment schedules.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
  • Conserved warehouse space through efficient stacking and placement of materials according to size, weight, and fragility requirements.
  • Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency, regularly updating skills through company-provided training sessions.
  • Supported continuous operation by performing minor maintenance on forklifts, preventing downtime.
  • Streamlined inventory management by accurately logging movements of goods.
  • Improved team coordination, leading to faster loading and unloading times by effectively communicating with warehouse staff.
  • Facilitated collaborative work environment, readily assisting colleagues in heavy lifting tasks.
  • Achieved high levels of product security by following best practices in cargo handling.
  • Promoted culture of safety, conducting informal peer training on forklift operation safety standards.
  • Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
  • Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment by recharging batteries, lubricating parts and refueling.

Forklift Operator

Hitachi/Metabo
02.2019 - 08.2019
  • My job here was to load and unload trucks.
  • Increased forklift productivity by [x]% with new inventory management system and improved training
  • Kept a clean and well-maintained forklift fleet
  • Trained [x] new employees in day-to-day operations, including proper use of forklifts and other equipment.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement, Inspect items for damage,Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.

Warehouse Associate

Soundview Communications
08.2018 - 01.2019
  • Placed, tagged and secured merchandise in diverse designated areas, Orchestrated efficient routing by producing accurate shipping documentation and package labels,Investigated and adopted shipping and reciving strategies, selecting best carriers, routes and methods to minimize cost and enhance schedules. Adhered to tracking, documentation and control standards in order to reduce loss and maintain compliance. Boosted inventory and recordkeeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation. Restocked products and rotated items according to standard procedures.

Warehouse Lead

Contemporary Marketing Group
04.2012 - 07.2017
  • Coordinated daily work strategies, following oral and written instructions to properly move and ship products. Prepared pallets of boxes for easy for easy transportation between customer and storage locations. Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements. Created and enforced detailed organization processesto increase quality service standards. Quickly answered all job-related inquiries from supervisor and delivered updates on anticipated task completion time. Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understandingof duties required for each shift, completing priority task first. Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during hours shifts.

Education

All high school courses -

Henry County High School
McDonough, GA
05.1987

Skills

  • Communication skills, Leadership, Computer literacy, Forklift Operator, Persanal Growth and Leader Skill Courses, Safe Driver, Order Picking Experience, Shipping & Receiving, Safty standards and protocols, RFID tracking, Logging paperwork, Assembly line experience, Packing and Scanning, Inventory Control
  • Loading and unloading
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Team player
  • Warehouse safety
  • Material handling
  • Safety awareness
  • Safe driver
  • Palletizing
  • Problem-solving
  • OSHA compliance
  • Dock operations

Timeline

Forklift Operator

Kenco Logistic
10.2020 - 07.2025

Forklift Operator

Hitachi/Metabo
02.2019 - 08.2019

Warehouse Associate

Soundview Communications
08.2018 - 01.2019

Warehouse Lead

Contemporary Marketing Group
04.2012 - 07.2017

All high school courses -

Henry County High School

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