Cheryl Ryder
Stuarts Draft,VA
Summary
Qualified Warehouse Forklift Operator with 13 years moving goods between loading docks and storage areas. Expert at receiving shipments, preparing goods for shipping and organizing warehouses. Dedicated to quickly and carefully handling loads to complete tasks safely and on time. Clean safety record and excellent attendance. Cooperative Forklift Operator with 13 years of experience lifting and carrying heavy loads using warehouse equipment. Qualified to operate various classes of forklifts and practiced in wide range of heavy equipment. Talented problem-solver with strong ethics, integrity and relationship-building abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Target
Stuarts Draft, VA
01.2019 - Current
- Maintained stock levels in accordance with company policies.
- Received and tracked incoming inventory shipments.
- Organized warehouse space for efficient storage of products.
- Operated scanners, computers, and other equipment to track orders.
- Inspected damaged goods prior to disposal or return to vendor.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Managed hazardous waste removal operations per government regulations.
- Identified discrepancies between physical count and computer data.
- Maintained a clean work area by sweeping, mopping, dusting shelves.
- Processed returns of defective merchandise as required.
- Followed established guidelines for picking orders accurately.
- Transported goods to designated areas within the warehouse facility.
- Investigated any reported problems regarding shipping errors or damages.
- Collaborated closely with other departments on special projects as needed.
- Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Moved large and bulky items manually or with pallet jacks or forklifts.
- Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
- Preserved safe work environment by maintaining clean workstations and pallet area.
- Monitored work areas for cleanliness and functionality and removed obstacles for safety.
- Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to securely move boxes and packages from inventory to delivery area.
- Updated inventory and production information using warehouse management systems and scanner guns.
- Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
- Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
- Packed boxes and stock using organizational guidelines.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
- Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
- Placed bins, carts and containers in convenient locations to assist with loading efficiency.
- Cleaned empty storage areas to achieve proper sanitation regulations and make area fit for future use.
- Protected items by wrapping in cling film, padded moving blankets and tape.
- Followed organizational procedures to stack and store cargo in transit sheds, ship holds and warehouses.
- Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
- Placed bracing, straps and other protective devices onto items in transit to prevent damage.
- Checked cargo before transportation and determined if items adhered to proper regulation standards.
- Carried necessary tools and supplies to transportation vehicles and returned to proper storage areas after use.
Education
High School Diploma -
Riverheads High School
Staunton, VA06-1994
Skills
- Truck loading and unloading
- Materials Handling
- Shipment Receiving
- Safety Protocols
- Goods packaging
- Information logs
Timeline
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Target
01.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Riverheads High School
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