Daniel Cano
Sit Down Forklift Operator
Stockton,CA
Summary
Dynamic Forklift Operator with extensive experience at Campbell's Soup Company, adept at optimizing warehouse operations and ensuring OSHA compliance. Proven track record in material handling and inventory management, enhancing efficiency and safety. Strong problem-solving skills complemented by a commitment to teamwork and training new employees for operational excellence.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sit Down Forklift Operator
Campbell's Soup Company
07.2018 - 10.2025
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.
- Conserved warehouse space through efficient stacking and placement of materials according to size, weight, and fragility requirements.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels with precise forklift operation and proper storage techniques.
- Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation, contributing to a stronger workforce.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Enhanced workplace safety by diligently inspecting forklifts before each shift and reporting any issues promptly.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Supported warehouse staff in meeting tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks based on shipment schedules.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.
- Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
- Expedited order fulfillment with proficient navigation of narrow aisles during the picking process without causing damage or delays.
- Facilitated collaborative work environment, readily assisting colleagues in heavy lifting tasks.
- Optimized fuel usage and maintenance costs by operating forklifts in economical manner.
- Contributed to warehouse organization by efficiently utilizing storage spaces and aisles.
- Facilitated prompt shipping, executing precise and timely order fulfillment.
- Supported continuous operation by performing minor maintenance on forklifts, preventing downtime.
- Increased storage efficiency with strategic pallet stacking and goods placement.
- Maintained clean and safe work environment, contributing to reduction in workplace accidents.
- Improved team coordination, leading to faster loading and unloading times by effectively communicating with warehouse staff.
- Promoted culture of safety, conducting informal peer training on forklift operation safety standards.
- Increased operational flexibility by obtaining certifications for various types of forklifts.
- Streamlined inventory management by accurately logging movements of goods.
- Supported inventory accuracy, assisting in periodic stock counts and audits.
- Ensured timely movement of products to designated areas, leading to smoother warehouse operation.
- Reduced instances of stock discrepancies, meticulously tracking goods received against purchase orders.
- Enhanced safety on warehouse floor by conducting daily pre-operation forklift inspections.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring that goods were handled with care, minimizing returns due to damage.
- Enhanced operational efficiency, regularly updating skills through company-provided training sessions.
- Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
- Generated production data to complete necessary paperwork by accurately measuring and weighing materials.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
- Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer.
- Operated or tended automatic stacking, loading and packaging machines.
- Turned valves and opened chutes to dump, spray or release materials from dump cars or storage bins into hoppers.
Sit Down Forklift Operator
OG Packing Company
04.2016 - 05.2025
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Prevented stock discrepancies by performing routine inventory checks using both manual methods and automated systems.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Streamlined order processing by accurately updating inventory management software.
- Reduced product damage by adhering to strict handling and lifting protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects efficiently and effectively.
- 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.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation, contributing to a stronger workforce.
- Enhanced workplace safety by diligently inspecting forklifts before each shift and reporting any issues promptly.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.
- Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
- Facilitated collaborative work environment, readily assisting colleagues in heavy lifting tasks.
- Contributed to warehouse organization by efficiently utilizing storage spaces and aisles.
- Increased storage efficiency with strategic pallet stacking and goods placement.
- Maintained clean and safe work environment, contributing to reduction in workplace accidents.
- Promoted culture of safety, conducting informal peer training on forklift operation safety standards.
- Increased operational flexibility by obtaining certifications for various types of forklifts.
- Enhanced safety on warehouse floor by conducting daily pre-operation forklift inspections.
- Enhanced operational efficiency, regularly updating skills through company-provided training sessions.
- Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
- Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Diamond of California
09.1990 - 11.2011
- Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
- Reduced shipping errors through meticulous inspection of outgoing packages and double-checking labels.
- Communicated with vendors and suppliers to verify timely delivery of goods.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Maximized warehouse space utilization by reorganizing storage areas according to product types, sizes, and turnover rates.
- Conducted thorough audits of received merchandise against purchase orders to identify variances in quantity or quality quickly.
- Increased order accuracy with diligent verification of product SKUs, quantities, and destinations before shipment.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies in orders or address any issues promptly.
- Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Processed invoices and order forms for goods received and shipped for proof of transactions.
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary, and communicating variances to customers.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Coordinated emergency shipments to fulfill urgent customer orders, maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Streamlined receiving processes, ensuring proper documentation and prompt distribution of incoming goods to appropriate departments.
- Resolved shipping issues promptly, minimizing impact on delivery schedules and customer relations.
- Ensured workplace safety compliance through routine equipment checks, hazard assessments, and adherence to OSHA guidelines.
- Minimized damaged goods by training team members on proper handling techniques during unloading and storage processes.
- Ensured compliance with shipping regulations, preparing accurate documentation for international shipments.
- Maintained accurate inventory levels through regular cycle counts and updating the warehouse management system accordingly.
- Streamlined communication between warehouse and sales teams, facilitating real-time updates on inventory availability.
- Updated inventory management software, enabling more accurate tracking of stock levels and movements.
- Improved inventory management with precise record-keeping of incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Coordinated with carriers to schedule pickups, optimizing delivery timelines and minimizing delays.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by organizing storage areas for easy access to frequently shipped products.
- Received shipments, verifying contents against purchase orders to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Facilitated smooth communication between logistics partners, warehouses, and customers regarding shipment updates or delays for a seamless experience.
- Managed return process for defective or unwanted products, ensuring proper documentation and stock adjustments.
- Mentored new team members on shipping and receiving protocols, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on achieving common objectives.
- Enhanced warehouse organization by implementing a barcode tracking system for incoming shipments.
- Facilitated smooth warehouse operations, maintaining clean and safe work environments.
- Streamlined shipping process, reducing package handling time with meticulous planning and coordination.
- Reduced instances of damaged goods, carefully packing and securing items following best practices.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries of goods, mitigating potential delays or stockouts that could impact customer satisfaction.
- Implemented tracking system for outgoing shipments, enhancing customer satisfaction with transparent delivery updates.
- Trained new staff on warehouse procedures, ensuring high standard of workmanship and safety practices.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Corresponded with carrier representatives to make arrangements and provide instructions for shipment and delivery of orders.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than Number packages per day.
- Supported reporting, accounting and recordkeeping staff with accurate updates regarding shipment information.
- Factored shipping procedures, rates and routes in making determinations on best shipping methods for materials.
- Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
- Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.
- Communicated with carrier representatives, arranging for special deliveries and shipment receipts.
- Requisitioned new supplies and maintained storage areas for smooth department operations.
- Maintained up-to-date price lists to accurately calculate shipping, shortage and demurrage costs.
- Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
- Drafted and managed work and shipping orders, bills of lading, and shipping route materials for accurate and compliant recordkeeping.
- Partnered with representatives from different carriers to arrange materials shipments.
Education
High School Diploma - Mathematics
Edison Junior High School
Stockton, Ca06.1975
Skills
Forklift operation
Material handling
Loading and unloading
Forklift operator certification
OSHA compliance
Materials movement
Inventory staging
Material packaging
Product inspection
Problem-solving
Safe driver
Warehouse operations
Shipment processing
Documentation
Safety awareness
Palletizing
Certification
Forklift operator certificate
Timeline
Sit Down Forklift Operator
Campbell's Soup Company
07.2018 - 10.2025
Sit Down Forklift Operator
OG Packing Company
04.2016 - 05.2025
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Diamond of California
09.1990 - 11.2011
High School Diploma - Mathematics
Edison Junior High School