Corey Wade
Farmington Hills,MI
Summary
Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator/Window and Door Installer
Weathergard
03.2025 - 10.2025
- Operated forklifts to efficiently transport materials throughout warehouse, ensuring timely delivery.
- Conducted regular inspections and maintenance of equipment to enhance operational safety and performance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline inventory management processes, reducing errors in stock handling.
- Installed windows and doors according to manufacturer specifications and building codes.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely project completion and high-quality installations.
Warehouse/Forklift Operator
Corsan
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- 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.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
Lead Forklift Operator
Walmart Distribution
12.2023 - 10.2024
- 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.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors and peers alike, ensuring a cohesive team environment conducive to productivity.
Machine Operator
Discover Fresh Food
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
Forklift Operator
JJ Haines
10.2019 - 12.2021
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing 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.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors and peers alike, ensuring a cohesive team environment conducive to productivity.
Machine Operator
Wilbert Plastics
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within production environment.
- Operated various types of machinery, contributing to successful completion of diverse projects.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize production processes and improve overall performance.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology
Rowan Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury, NCGED -
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC06.2000
Skills
- Forklift Operation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Safety awareness
- Material Handling
- Warehouse Safety
- Warehouse Operations
- Order picking and processing
- OSHA Workplace Safety
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
Timeline
Warehouse Forklift Operator/Window and Door Installer
Weathergard
03.2025 - 10.2025
Warehouse/Forklift Operator
Corsan
10.2024 - 01.2025
Lead Forklift Operator
Walmart Distribution
12.2023 - 10.2024
Machine Operator
Discover Fresh Food
01.2023 - 10.2023
Machine Operator
Wilbert Plastics
02.2022 - 12.2022
Forklift Operator
JJ Haines
10.2019 - 12.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology
Rowan Cabarrus Community College
GED -
Wake Technical Community College