Claude Wells
Bechtel
1475 U.S. 96 S. Lumberton Texas #18,TX
10
years of professional experience
Accomplished Forklift Operator with a proven track record at Bechtel, skilled in material handling, loading and unloading, and OSHA compliance. Demonstrated expertise in moving, staging, and organizing materials while supporting warehouse efficiency through effective teamwork and organization. Recognized for minimizing product damage and ensuring safe operations in a streamlined workflow.
Work History
Forklift Equipment Foreman
8 Years 8 Months- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Inspected forklift equipment and reported safety issues before material handling operations.
- Followed site safety procedures, traffic patterns, and exclusion zones during forklift use.
- Verified load weights, dimensions, and clearance requirements before lifting operations.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Moved construction materials between storage areas, laydown yards, and work zones safely.
- Organized inventory in designated locations to support accurate material access and retrieval.
- Staged materials for crews according to daily work schedules and site priorities.
- Coordinated with supervisors and craft teams to deliver materials efficiently across jobsite areas.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- 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.
- Secured loads with proper rigging and maintained stable transport during site movement.
Forklift Operator
1 Year 1 Month- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Inspected forklift equipment and reported safety issues before material handling operations.
- Followed site safety procedures, traffic patterns, and exclusion zones during forklift use.
- Verified load weights, dimensions, and clearance requirements before lifting operations.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Moved construction materials between storage areas, laydown yards, and work zones safely.
- Organized inventory in designated locations to support accurate material access and retrieval.
- Staged materials for crews according to daily work schedules and site priorities.
- Coordinated with supervisors and craft teams to deliver materials efficiently across jobsite areas.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- 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.
- Secured loads with proper rigging and maintained stable transport during site movement.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Forklift operation
Loading and unloading
Shipping and receiving
Material handling
Warehouse operations
Safety awareness
OSHA compliance
Heavy equipment operations
Storage and organization
Inventory staging
Teamwork and collaboration
Material packaging
Problem-solving
Safe driver
Hand-eye coordination
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Bechtel
09.2025 - CurrentRead More
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08.2016 - 04.2025Read More
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High School Diploma
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