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Certification
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Cole Attebery

Newburgh,IN

Summary

Cooperative forklift operator with several years of experience lifting and carrying heavy loads using warehouse equipment. Qualified to operate various classes of forklifts and practiced in a wide range of heavy equipment. Talented problem-solver with strong ethics, integrity and relationship-building abilities. Focus on team safety in the workplace.

Overview

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years of professional experience

Work History

Logistics forklift operator

Toyota Boshoku Indiana
Princeton
01.2026 - Current
  • Operated forklifts to move materials within the production facility safely.
  • Conducted daily inspections of forklifts and reported maintenance needs promptly.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow and material handling.

• Loaded empty containers back into assigned trucks to be set back to proper location.

Assisted team members who were behind in the production process to maintain workflow.

Process Control Operator

Alcoa
Newburgh, IN
08.2025 - 01.2026
  • Operated and monitored production equipment to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Conducted routine inspections of processes to uphold safety compliance and minimize risks.
  • Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues, improving overall workflow.
  • Crust broke old carbon via crust breaker
  • Swapped out old carbon with new carbon

Equipment Operator

Alliance Coal
Owensville, Indiana
01.2022 - 08.2025
  • Operated heavy machinery to support coal extraction operations.
  • • Operated Caterpillar D9 &D10 bulldozers, Front end loaders, Skid Steers.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.

Collaborated with team members to maintain safety standards on site.

• Roof-bolted top at Gibson county coal to support top from collapse

•assisted with belt line operations such as changing belts, rollers, counter weights.

• I would sub out to Mt. Vernon Transfer Terminal for operations when needed.

Process Control Operator

Alcoa
Newburgh
10.2021 - 01.2022
  • Set carbon block in pots to ensure aluminum process wasn’t interrupted.
  • Operated crust breaker to cut out old carbon that needed to be replace
  • Took out any old carbon chunks that fell in pots via Tongs
  • Operated forklift to shoot pots to help seal pots and contain heat for smelting process

• Daily housekeeping during down time

Production Worker

Toyota Motor Manufacturing
Princeton, Indiana
08.2016 - 10.2021
  • Operated assembly line machinery to produce automotive components efficiently.
  • Inspected finished products for quality and compliance with specifications.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized workspace.
  • Installed seats in automobiles
  • Ensured connections were connected and properly installed

Production Team Member

Vuteq Indiana
Princeton, Indiana
06.2013 - 08.2016
  • Operated assembly line equipment to produce automotive components efficiently.
  • Inspected products for quality assurance and compliance with standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes and workflows.
  • Followed standard operating procedures for each stage of the manufacturing process.
  • Cleaned work area regularly and checked for any potential hazards in the facility.
  • Operated Forklift in the shipping area as well as unloading inbound trailers with live freight.

Education

General Education Diploma
Evansville, IN

Skills

  • Forklift operation
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Loading and unloading
  • Equipment maintenance

Safety compliance

Safety awareness

  • OSHA training
  • Production monitoring
  • Quality assurance
  • Load management
  • Shipment processing
  • Assembly line operation
  • Dock work
  • Materials movement
  • Time management
  • First aid certified
  • Incident reporting
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Basic math aptitude
  • Workplace cleanliness
  • General laborer
  • Product staging

Languages

English
Full Professional

Certification

  • Indiana Certified Firefighter I/II
  • Hazmat Awareness & Operations
  • Technical Rescue Awareness
  • CPR/AED
  • Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Forklift Operator

Affiliations

  • Volunteer Firefighter outside of Full Time employment.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Logistics forklift operator

Toyota Boshoku Indiana
01.2026 - Current

Process Control Operator

Alcoa
08.2025 - 01.2026

Equipment Operator

Alliance Coal
01.2022 - 08.2025

Process Control Operator

Alcoa
10.2021 - 01.2022

Production Worker

Toyota Motor Manufacturing
08.2016 - 10.2021

Production Team Member

Vuteq Indiana
06.2013 - 08.2016

General Education Diploma
Cole Attebery