Clarence Copeland
Macon,GA
Summary
Proven warehouse professional with extensive experience at Beverage South, adept in forklift operations and material handling, showcasing a commitment to safety and efficiency. Excelling in team collaboration and problem-solving, I have significantly contributed to optimizing warehouse operations and enhancing workplace safety. My skills in order fulfillment and attention to detail have driven productivity and reduced accidents, making me a valuable asset to any team.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Associate
Beverage South
01.2003 - 06.2023
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
- Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
- Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation, contributing to a stronger workforce.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Enhanced workplace safety by diligently inspecting forklifts before each shift and reporting any issues promptly.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels with precise forklift operation and proper storage techniques.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Supported warehouse staff in meeting tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks based on shipment schedules.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.
- Conserved warehouse space through efficient stacking and placement of materials according to size, weight, and fragility requirements.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Expedited order fulfillment with proficient navigation of narrow aisles during the picking process without causing damage or delays.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects efficiently and effectively.
- Maintained clean and safe work environment, contributing to reduction in workplace accidents.
- Enhanced safety on warehouse floor by conducting daily pre-operation forklift inspections.
- Improved team coordination, leading to faster loading and unloading times by effectively communicating with warehouse staff.
Forklift Operator
Beverage South
2003 - 06.2023
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
- Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
- Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation, contributing to a stronger workforce.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Enhanced workplace safety by diligently inspecting forklifts before each shift and reporting any issues promptly.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels with precise forklift operation and proper storage techniques.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Supported warehouse staff in meeting tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks based on shipment schedules.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.
- Conserved warehouse space through efficient stacking and placement of materials according to size, weight, and fragility requirements.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Expedited order fulfillment with proficient navigation of narrow aisles during the picking process without causing damage or delays.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects efficiently and effectively.
- Maintained clean and safe work environment, contributing to reduction in workplace accidents.
- Enhanced safety on warehouse floor by conducting daily pre-operation forklift inspections.
- Improved team coordination, leading to faster loading and unloading times by effectively communicating with warehouse staff.
Education
High School Diploma - Mathematics
06.1990
Skills
- Packaging and labeling
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Lifting and sorting
- Order picking
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse safety
- Order picking and processing
- Order fulfillment
- Warehouse operations
- Loading and unloading
- Warehouse organization
- Workplace cleanliness
- Warehouse environment safety
- Material handling
- Quality control
- Wrapping and boxing
- Pallet jacking
- Pallet jack operations
- Forklift operations
- Materials handling and transport
- Merchandise staging
- Cardboard baling
- Trash collection
- Load handling
- Basic math
- Warehouse tools operation
Timeline
Warehouse Associate - Beverage South
01.2003 - 06.2023
Forklift Operator - Beverage South
2003 - 06.2023
Central High School - High School Diploma, Mathematics
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