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Cedric Williams

Plano,TX

Summary

Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Hardworking Forklift Operator with advanced mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills. Efficient and organized worker possessing strong work ethic and drive to exceed goals. Certified in [Area of certification] paired with [Number] years of hands-on experience handling warehouse duties. Vigilant Forklift Operator familiar with operations and maintenance. Skilled at efficiently moving materials across areas to help teams meet demanding objectives. Conversational [Language] abilities paired with [Number]+ years of experience. Hardworking individual with extensive background operating heavy duty machinery on diverse range of construction sites and projects. Proactive team player troubleshoots issues with machinery and equipment to promote longevity of use and precisely manipulates controls and levers to navigate and operate machinery. Committed to maintaining service standards.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Forklift Operator/Stacker Operator

International Paper
03.2022 - 01.2023
  • 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.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
  • Received cargo by lifting and moving it using hand trucks and pallet jacks.
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Boosted team performance by moving materials with forklifts, cranes and other equipment.
  • Changed out forklift batteries and connected batteries to battery charger.
  • Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
  • Manually counted Number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.
  • Operated all loaders, [Type] and [Type] equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.

Forklift Operator

CKS Packaging
09.2021 - 03.2022
  • 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.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Completed inventory cycle counts and documented all information in [Type] reports to give to [Job Title].
  • Maneuvered swivel-hooks, hoists and elevating platforms to move materials.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and conducted preventive maintenance actions to keep equipment functional.
  • Used equipment such as [Type] and [Type] to process excess materials and support recycling efforts.
  • Updated [Software] tracking systems to document movements and determine proper area for storage.

Forklift Operator

Voith Industrial Services
02.2014 - 09.2021
  • 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.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
  • Received cargo by lifting and moving it using hand trucks and pallet jacks.
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
  • Manually counted Number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.

Education

High School Diploma -

Wossman High School
Monroe, LA
05.2000

Skills

  • Shipping Operations
  • Warehouse Management Systems
  • Time Management
  • Material Packaging
  • Packing and Scanning
  • Material Staging
  • Cold Storage
  • Stock Management
  • Safety Awareness
  • Safety Standards
  • Project Management
  • Powered Fork Trucks
  • Staging and Sorting
  • Shipping and Receiving
  • Pallet Jacks
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Loading and Unloading
  • General Laborer
  • Material Sourcing and Distribution
  • Material Inspection
  • Warehouse Best Practices
  • RF Scanner
  • Maintenance and Repair
  • Packaging

Accomplishments

  • Trained [Number] new employees on proper forklift operation and safety.
  • Consistently determined load weight to within [Number] pounds.
  • Winner of the highest-level safety award given to employees within the corporation.

Timeline

Forklift Operator/Stacker Operator

International Paper
03.2022 - 01.2023

Forklift Operator

CKS Packaging
09.2021 - 03.2022

Forklift Operator

Voith Industrial Services
02.2014 - 09.2021

High School Diploma -

Wossman High School
Cedric Williams