CLIFFORD COX
Indianapolis
Summary
Dynamic Warehouse Forklift Operator with proven expertise at Elwood Staffing in safe forklift operation and efficient pallet building. Recognized for enhancing shipping processes and maintaining high safety standards. Adept at problem-solving and ensuring quality control, contributing to streamlined operations and improved inventory management. Committed to excellence in fast-paced environments.
Industrious Forklift Operator trained in all aspects of shipment inspections and transportation. Versed in using scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS) to promote safe and on-time shipment and delivery. Strong and robust individual comfortable lifting up to [Number] pounds and operating all job-related equipment such as shrink wrap machines.
Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Elwood Staffing
07.2025 - 02.2026
- Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Turned in paperwork outlining orders for inspection before loading, marking load tickets for out of stock items, withholding or completing orders as necessary and inspecting trucks before departure.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- 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.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
Signal Security Patrol Officer
Signal Securities
03.2024 - 06.2025
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Answered alarms, investigated disturbances, and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
Security Supervisor
Securitas Security Services USA
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
- Screened vendors and contractors before granting access to restricted areas within mall.
- Oversaw team of security officers and managed scheduling and performance evaluations.
- Analyzed and investigated incidents alongside functional management and security supervisors.
- Coordinated with security personnel or other departments to establish safety of visitors and staff.
- Prepared and submitted reports to keep management informed of security activities and developments.
- Monitored alarm systems and CCTV footage to enable prompt attention and response.
- Conducted regular patrols of facility to detect and deter security threats.
- Monitored and approved access control systems for accessibility to authorized personnel.
- Supervised and evaluated security staff performance to determine compliance with safety regulations.
Warehouse Forklift Operator\ Quality Control
XPO Logistics
01.2018 - 03.2023
- Manually counted Number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.
- Verified functionality of forklifts through performance of preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.
- Drove carts, dollies, hand trucks, mobile power-propelled trucks and other moving equipment to move large quantities of merchandise.
- 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.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve defects, improving quality standards.
Material Handler
FedEx
05.2019 - 03.2022
- Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
Education
No Degree - Computer Programming
South Dakota Mines And Techology
South DakotaHigh School Diploma -
Arlington High School
Indianapolis, IN07-1992
Skills
- Pallet building
- Safe forklift operation
- Cardboard baling
- Truck loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Loading dock staging
- Warehouse safety
- Order picking
- Load balancing
- Loading and unloading
- Order pulling and preparation
- Barcode scanning
- Vehicle inspection
- Loading dock procedures
Timeline
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Elwood Staffing
07.2025 - 02.2026
Signal Security Patrol Officer
Signal Securities
03.2024 - 06.2025
Security Supervisor
Securitas Security Services USA
02.2023 - 03.2024
Material Handler
FedEx
05.2019 - 03.2022
Warehouse Forklift Operator\ Quality Control
XPO Logistics
01.2018 - 03.2023
No Degree - Computer Programming
South Dakota Mines And Techology
High School Diploma -
Arlington High School