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Work History
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DHL Trainer
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Christopher Banta

Whitewater,MO

Summary

Accomplished Forklift Operator with a proven track record at DHL Supply Chain, showcasing expertise in warehouse operations and safety awareness. Skilled in forklift operation and RFID systems, complemented by a strong ethic in team collaboration and mentoring. Demonstrated success in enhancing inventory accuracy and operational productivity, underscoring a commitment to excellence and efficiency.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Forklift Operator

DHL Supply Chain
Fruitland, Missouri
07.2022 - Current
  • Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
  • Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
  • Stacked loaded pallets in designated areas using proper stacking methods according to company policies and procedures.
  • Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
  • Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
  • Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
  • Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
  • Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
  • Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
  • Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
  • Adhered strictly to company policies concerning operation of material handling equipment.
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
  • Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
  • Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
  • Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
  • Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
  • Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
  • Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
  • Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
  • Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
  • Reported safety and quality issues to management.
  • Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
  • Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
  • Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
  • Ensured efficient handling of merchandise and products to maintain inventory accuracy.
  • Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse operations and increase productivity.
  • Performed daily equipment checks to verify proper operation and minimize downtime.
  • Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
  • Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
  • Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
  • Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
  • Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
  • Inspected product load for accuracy to foster timely and complete delivery.
  • Employed hand signals to communicate effectively with coworkers operating transport vehicles and direct movements from floor.

Overnight Stocker

Walmart
Jackson, Missouri
12.2021 - 07.2022
  • Received and stocked merchandise in a timely manner.
  • Organized shelves, racks and bins to ensure product availability.
  • Operated forklift and pallet jacks to unload trucks and move products throughout the store.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area by sweeping, dusting and disposing of trash.
  • Assisted customers with locating items, retrieving merchandise from stockroom shelves and providing information on products.
  • Restocked shelves according to plan-o-grams set up by management team.
  • Checked expiration dates on all food items to ensure quality control standards were met.
  • Provided excellent customer service when assisting customers in finding desired items or answering questions about products or services offered.
  • Built displays for special promotions, sales events and seasonal items as directed by supervisor.
  • Helped unpack shipments, check contents against invoices, sort boxes into stacks for stocking purposes.
  • Reported any suspicious activity or theft immediately to supervisors.
  • Adhered strictly to safety regulations while handling heavy equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
  • Maintained an orderly appearance at all times throughout the store.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations during night shifts.
  • Followed proper procedure when dealing with hazardous materials such as chemicals or cleaning supplies.
  • Removed product from boxes and placed on shelves according to merchandising guidelines.
  • Followed instructions to properly arrange merchandise items.
  • Picked up boxes and related trash from sales floor.
  • Used proper case cutting techniques to cut and sort stock loads.
  • Assessed floor displays to restock merchandise.
  • Checked shelves in department to determine replenishment needs.
  • Observed strict safety measures while stocking shelves to prevent falls and mishaps.
  • Removed expired and overripe items to provide freshest options and eliminate health risks.
  • Assisted customers with product, promotion and policy information.
  • Gathered assigned merchandise and transported to store floor locations using hand trucks.
  • Stocked shelves, racks, and bins with new or transferred merchandise.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
  • Packed and unpacked items, checking breakables before stocking on shelves.
  • Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
  • Inspected merchandise for wear or defects, disposing of damaged items as instructed by supervisors.
  • Operated forklift and pallet jack to transport heavy loads.
  • Stored and organized items in tool or supply rooms, allowing for easy retrieval.
  • Read orders to obtain item numbers and located merchandise in bins or on shelves.
  • Packed products into designated boxes, taking care to protect items from damage or shifting during transport.
  • Packaged items with appropriate materials to prevent damage during shipping.
  • Printed accurate labels and applied to boxes, crates and containers prior to shipment.
  • Recommended disposal of obsolete stocks to write off unsellable items from inventory.

School Janitor

Jackson R-2 School District
Jackson, Missouri
07.2018 - 12.2021
  • Swept, mopped and vacuumed classrooms, hallways and other areas of the school.
  • Cleaned bathrooms, replenished supplies and disposed of trash.
  • Maintained janitorial equipment in a safe and orderly manner.
  • Reported any maintenance issues to administration personnel.
  • Performed minor repairs on items such as furniture or fixtures.
  • Assisted with snow removal from sidewalks and entrances when necessary.
  • Inspected premises for safety hazards such as wet floors or blocked pathways.
  • Ensured that all hazardous materials were stored properly according to safety regulations.
  • Restricted access to certain areas by locking doors when necessary.
  • Organized closets and storage rooms in an efficient manner to maximize space utilization.
  • Polished woodwork, metal surfaces and glass windows throughout the school building.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations such as floods or power outages.
  • Provided assistance with set-up and breakdown of events held at the school.
  • Transported heavy equipment between different parts of the facility as required.
  • Changed light bulbs in various locations throughout the building as needed.
  • Followed established protocols while performing daily cleaning tasks.
  • Dusted surfaces of desks, chairs and tables to maintain cleanliness.
  • Cleaned glass surfaces daily to remove hand prints and spots.
  • Re-positioned furniture into standard arrangements for student and staff use.
  • Reset school spaces nightly with complete cleanings of bathrooms, hallways and cafeteria.
  • Detailed carpets weekly around corners, edges and under furniture.
  • Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping or vacuuming.
  • Serviced, cleaned and restocked restrooms.
  • Completed in-depth restroom cleanings to sanitize partitions, decorations, sinks, counters and mirrors.
  • Kept business entrances clean, tidy and professional in appearance.
  • Dusted furniture, machines or equipment.
  • Handled, mixed and stored chemical cleaners in compliance with safety requirements and standard operating procedures.
  • Polished windows, glass partitions or mirrors using sponges or squeegees.
  • Followed company uniform, performance and security policies with every job.
  • Followed safety processes for all manual and electric cleaning equipment.
  • Completed deep-cleaning floor buffing, carpet cleaning, duct cleaning and wall washing.
  • Addressed minor maintenance issues, reporting more serious conditions to supervisors for attention from maintenance technicians.
  • Completed routine maintenance checks, notifying management of needed repairs.
  • Followed chemical cleaner and power equipment procedures to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
  • Stripped, sealed and polished floors.
  • Moved furniture, equipment or supplies manually or with hand trucks.
  • Notified managers of repair needs or additions to building operating systems.
  • Monitored building security and safety by locking doors or avoiding hazards.
  • Cleared snow, leaves, trash and debris from steps, walkways and areas around building entrances and exits, maintaining cleanliness and appearance of premises.
  • Steam-cleaned or shampooed carpets.
  • Pulled chewing gum from undersides of tables, desks, chairs and various other fixtures, discarding gum and sanitizing area.

Education

High School Diploma -

Jackson Highschool
Jackson, MO
05-2018

Skills

  • Warehouse picking
  • Product Inspection
  • Stock allocation
  • Shipment Processing
  • Incident logging
  • Inventory staging
  • Forklift Operation
  • Documentation
  • Equipment operations
  • Forklift Operator Certification
  • Certified Pallet Jack Operator
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Deadline-driven
  • Customer-focused
  • Safety awareness
  • Lifts up to [50] pounds
  • OSHA Workplace Safety
  • Pallet stacking
  • Team Player
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Equipment Inspections
  • Loading and unloading
  • Physically fit and agile
  • Business ethics
  • Incident Reporting
  • Shipping and receiving expert
  • Certified forklift operator
  • Warehouse Safety
  • RFID systems
  • Safe driver
  • Mentoring and Coaching

Certification

  • Certified Forklift operator

DHL Trainer

  • I was a trainer at DHL for 9 months, training people and teaching them how to operate a forklift, how to stack pallets safely, and how to load/unload trucks correctly.

Timeline

Forklift Operator

DHL Supply Chain
07.2022 - Current

Overnight Stocker

Walmart
12.2021 - 07.2022

School Janitor

Jackson R-2 School District
07.2018 - 12.2021

High School Diploma -

Jackson Highschool

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