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Damion Bennett

491 Nw 42 Ave Plantation Atp 59,FL

Summary

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. 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. 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. Hardworking Forklift Operator with advanced mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills. Efficient and organized worker possessing strong work ethic and drive to exceed goals. Certified in Area of certification paired with Number years of hands-on experience handling warehouse duties. Hardworking individual with extensive background operating heavy duty machinery on diverse range of construction sites and projects. Proactive team player troubleshoots issues with machinery and equipment to promote longevity of use and precisely manipulates controls and levers to navigate and operate machinery. Committed to maintaining service standards.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Forklift Operator

UNFI, United Natural Foods
10.2016 - 07.2022
  • Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
  • Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
  • Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Hooked tow trucks to trailer hitches and fastened attachments with hitchpins.
  • Used equipment such as Type and Type to process excess materials and support recycling efforts.
  • Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.
  • Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
  • Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment by recharging batteries, lubricating parts and refueling.
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.
  • Operated or tended automatic stacking, loading and packaging machines.
  • Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
  • Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
  • Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
  • Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
  • Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.

Education

Ged -

Plantation High School
Plantation, FL

Skills

  • Staging and Sorting
  • Safety Standards
  • Maintain Equipment
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Order Picking and Processing
  • Overhead Crane Operator Training
  • Shipping and Receiving
  • Operate Forklift
  • Shipping Operations
  • Material Packaging
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Certified Pallet Jack Operator
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Warehouse Procedures
  • High-Lift Trucks
  • Reach Stackers
  • Safe Driver
  • Critical Thinking

Timeline

Forklift Operator

UNFI, United Natural Foods
10.2016 - 07.2022

Ged -

Plantation High School
Damion Bennett