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Christopher Everhart

Lexington,NC

Summary

Dynamic Warehouse Forklift Operator with proven expertise at Lowes Distribution Center, excelling in efficient materials handling and inventory management. Recognized for enhancing workflow and reducing turnaround times through effective team collaboration and meticulous attention to detail. Skilled in safe forklift operation and committed to maintaining high safety standards.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Lowes Distribution Center
Thomasville, NC
03.2025 - 04.2026
  • Operated forklifts to transport materials between storage and shipping areas efficiently.
  • Conducted routine inspections on equipment to ensure safety and compliance standards.
  • Loaded and unloaded shipments, verifying accuracy of inventory records against packing lists.
  • Maintained organized warehouse layout to enhance workflow and accessibility of products.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize loading processes and reduce turnaround times.
  • Assisted in training new staff on safe forklift operation and warehouse protocols.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
  • Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
  • Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
  • Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
  • Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift according to company guidelines.
  • Reduced product damage by performing routine forklift maintenance and safety checks.
  • Contributed to the reduction of workplace accidents by adhering to strict safety protocols during all forklift operations.
  • Participated in regular safety meetings, staying up-to-date on best practices in regards to safe and efficient operation of a warehouse forklift.
  • Improved overall warehouse cleanliness, routinely clearing debris from aisles with the use of attachments on the forklift.
  • Collaborated with other warehouse team members, ensuring smooth workflow through effective communication during forklift operations.
  • Expedited shipment processes by accurately pulling orders from inventory shelves using a forklift following pick tickets specifications.
  • Transported stowed product inventory to various locations throughout unit, labeling and replenishing inventory items, making boxes and loading and unloading trailers to keep stock in proper condition.
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.

Blasting Assistant

East Coast Drilling and Blasting
Liberty, NC
01.2022 - 01.2023

Helped blaster place blast caps, fill holes with gravel, and operate machinery.

Warehouse Employee

Bradley Personnel
High Point, NC
01.2020 - 01.2022

Temp employee for different forklift positions.

Stand up, sit down, electric pallet jacks.

Warehouse Worker

Intercon Furniture
Salisbury, NC
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport materials efficiently within warehouse.
  • Conducted inventory checks to ensure accurate stock levels and minimize discrepancies.
  • Loaded and unloaded shipments, inspecting for damage or inconsistencies in orders.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to adhere to safety standards.

Skills

  • Forklift operation
  • Warehouse organization
  • Truck loading and unloading
  • Problem-solving
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Heavy lifting
  • Materials handling
  • Pallet jack operation
  • Order picking
  • Shipment receiving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Vehicle inspection
  • Data entry

Certification

Forklift, skid steer, pallet jack, stand up lift, cherry picker lift.

Timeline

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Lowes Distribution Center
03.2025 - 04.2026

Blasting Assistant

East Coast Drilling and Blasting
01.2022 - 01.2023

Warehouse Employee

Bradley Personnel
01.2020 - 01.2022

Warehouse Worker

Intercon Furniture
01.2018 - 01.2020
Christopher Everhart