Christopher Friday
West Columbia,SC
Summary
Cooperative Forklift Operator with 30+ 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
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Truck Driver
KRA Express
West Columbia, SC
07.2023 - Current
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
Forklift Operator
Prysmian Group
Lexington, SC
03.2014 - 06.2023
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
- Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
Forklift Operator
Signode
Latta, SC
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- 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.
- 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.
Forklift Operator
South Conn Technology
West Columbia, SC
03.2000 - 10.2010
- Loaded and unloaded pallets of goods onto trucks using a forklift.
- Inspected, maintained and serviced forklifts to ensure they were in safe working order.
- Moved heavy items from one location to another utilizing the forklift.
- Operated the forklift safely within warehouse environment, following all safety protocols.
- Responded quickly to urgent requests for materials from other departments within the organization.
- Assisted in unloading containers when necessary, using appropriate lifting equipment.
- Monitored stock levels of incoming and outgoing shipments to ensure accuracy.
- Followed company policies and procedures while operating the forklift at all times.
- Processed paperwork related to shipping orders including bills of lading and manifests.
- Managed loading dock area efficiently, ensuring that no damage was caused during loading and unloading operations.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Christian School
Augusta, GA05-2002
Skills
- Cargo Handling
- Load Security
- Delivery Scheduling
- Materials Transport
- Equipment Operation
- Strong Work Ethic
- Dependable and Reliable
Certification
- Fork lift certified operator
Timeline
Truck Driver
KRA Express
07.2023 - Current
Forklift Operator
Prysmian Group
03.2014 - 06.2023
Forklift Operator
Signode
01.2011 - 01.2014
Forklift Operator
South Conn Technology
03.2000 - 10.2010
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Christian School