Colin Daniels
Cypress,TX
Summary
Adept Forklift Operator with a proven track record at Lyke’s Transportation, showcasing expertise in warehouse safety and forklift operation. Excelled in streamlining shipment processes, enhancing team collaboration, and significantly reducing package damage. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities and a commitment to OSHA compliance, ensuring efficient and safe warehouse operations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Lyke’s Transportation
Houston, TX
04.2024 - Current
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Sort Associate
Costco Distribution Center
Brookshire, TX
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted in reducing package damage through proper handling techniques and adherence to company guidelines.
Moving Helper
Skinny Wimp Moving
Houston, TX
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Developed customized moving strategies for each client based on their specific needs, ensuring a smooth transition between homes or offices.
Drill Operator
Hurst Boiler & Welding
Coolidge, GA
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Maximized equipment lifespan by conducting thorough pre-and post-operation inspections for wear or damage.
- Supported the development of junior drill operators through mentorship, guidance, and sharing best practices from personal experiences.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Sanderson Farms Processing Plant
Moultrie, GA
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Expedited shipment processes by accurately pulling orders from inventory shelves using a forklift following pick tickets specifications.
- 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.
- Manually counted Number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.
- 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.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.
- Verified functionality of forklifts through performance of preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.
Unload Associate
Lowes Home Improvment
Moultrie, GA
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
- Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
Education
Biology
Thomas University
Thomasville, GASkills
- Forklift Operation
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Team Player
- Warehouse Operations
- Warehouse Safety
- Material Handling
- Safety awareness
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- General laborer
- Order picking and processing
- Safe driver
- Punctual and Reliable
- Palletizing
- Problem-Solving
- OSHA Compliance
- Heavy equipment operations
- Storage and Organization
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Lyke’s Transportation
04.2024 - Current
Sort Associate
Costco Distribution Center
08.2023 - 12.2023
Moving Helper
Skinny Wimp Moving
05.2023 - 12.2023
Drill Operator
Hurst Boiler & Welding
03.2022 - 10.2022
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Sanderson Farms Processing Plant
02.2021 - 01.2022
Unload Associate
Lowes Home Improvment
01.2020 - 02.2021
Biology
Thomas University