Dale Sullens
Wentzville,MO
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator
XPO Logistics
St. Louis, MO
02.2012 - 08.2024
- 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.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
- Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift according to company guidelines.
- Participated in regular safety meetings, staying up-to-date on best practices in regards to safe and efficient operation of a warehouse forklift.
- Kept up-to-date on company policies and procedures relating to forklift operations through continuous training sessions and self-directed learning.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
Forklift Operator
DHL Logistics
St. Louis, MO
03.1992 - 02.2012
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the 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.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- 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.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
- Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation, contributing to a stronger workforce.
- Unloading Trucks and Airplanes
- Forklift Certified
- RF scanner knowledge
- Enhanced safety on warehouse floor by conducting daily pre-operation forklift inspections.
- Promoted culture of safety, conducting informal peer training on forklift operation safety standards.
- Maintained clean and safe work environment, contributing to reduction in workplace accidents.
- Achieved high levels of product security by following best practices in cargo handling.
- Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
Kitchen Steward
Fairmont Race Track
Collinsville, IL
04.1984 - 03.1992
- Ordered all Food, Drinks, and Supplies for Restaurant
- Helped groom and take care of the Horses at the race track
Education
High School Diploma -
Collinsville High School
2201 S. Morrison Ave., Collinsville, IL 6223406.1982
Skills
- Forklift Operation
- Warehouse Organization
- Truck loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Loading and unloading
- Materials Handling
- Heavy Lifting
- Loading Dock Procedures
- Warehouse Safety
- Safety Protocols
- Equipment Maintenance
- Adherence to Procedures
- Team Player
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Warehouse Operations
- Problem-Solving
- OSHA Workplace Safety
- Shipping and receiving expert
- Safe driver
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- OSHA Compliance
- Punctual and Reliable
- Equipment Inspections
- Shipment Processing
- Equipment operations
- [Equipment] operation
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Heavy industrial equipment
- Heavy equipment operations
- RFID Readers
- RFID Tracking
- High-Lift Trucks
Timeline
Warehouse Forklift Operator
XPO Logistics
02.2012 - 08.2024
Forklift Operator
DHL Logistics
03.1992 - 02.2012
Kitchen Steward
Fairmont Race Track
04.1984 - 03.1992
High School Diploma -
Collinsville High School