DAVID KEPFORD
Forklift Operator, Warehouse
Hartsville,SC
Summary
Being new to the South Carolina area, seeking an interesting position and chance for advancement in an established company. 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 75 pounds and operating all job-related equipment such as shrink wrap machines. Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Sonoco
Hartsville, SC
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Efficiently Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Skillfully Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Proficiently Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Accurately Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Precisely Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using safety and experience.
- Received cargo by lifting and moving it using hand trucks and pallet jacks.
Assistant brewer
SIERRA NEVADA BREWING COMPANY
CHICO, CA
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Operating forklift and squeeze lift.
- Staging hops, grains, and salts to assist brewer in prepping batches for processing;
- Shoveling hops;
- Loading and unloading trucks;
- Cleaning and sanitation;
- Training other employees.
- Working well with others to complete orders by deadlines.
Laborer
ALLEVITY STAFFING AND RECRUITING
CHICO, CA
07.2018 - 02.2020
- Operating forklift.
- Packaging; palletizing;
- Assembly;
- Pulling parts to fill orders;
- General warehouse duties.
Sander
MABREY PRODUCTS
CHICO, CA
05.2017 - 07.2018
- Sanding and staining wooden urns.
Laborer
ALLEVITY STAFFING AND RECRUITING
CHICO, CA
02.2015 - 05.2017
- Operating forklift;
- Loading and unloading trucks;
- Shipping and receiving;
- Packaging;
- Assembly;
- Inventory;
- General warehouse duties.
Laborer
BERBERIAN NUT COMPANY
CHICO, CA
08.2014 - 02.2015
- Operating forklift;
- Preparing,
- Moving
- Stacking bins;
- Machine sanitation.
Laborer
ALLEVITY STAFFING AND RECRUITING
CHICO, CA
05.2013 - 08.2014
- Operating forklift.
- Loading and unloading trucks;
- Operating press
- Bailing machines;
- Inspecting fruit and machine sanitation.
Laborer
SPHERION STAFFING
CHICO, CA
10.2012 - 05.2013
- Producing plastic panels for solar, swimming pools, air conditioning units
- Pressure test heat exchangers.
Laborer
HIGH COUNTRY FUSION
FAIRFIELD, ID
10.2008 - 10.2012
- Safely Operating forklift.
- Loading and unloading trucks;
- Cutting and welding poly pipe;
- Inventory;
- Packaging,
- Shipping, and receiving.
Education
GED -
Sheridan High School
Sheridan, OR1992
Skills
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Operation Monitoring
- Delivery Information Verification
- OSHA Compliance
- Fast Reaction Time
- Forklift Operation
- Physical Strength and Stamina
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Time Management
- Pallet Disassembly and Assembly
- Loading and Unloading
- PPE Compliance
- Rate Control
- Storage and Stacking
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Incident Reporting
- Equipment Inspection
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Waste Prevention
- Weight Documentation
- Material Handling
- Safe Moving Operations
- Good Depth Perception
- Lift Equipment Operation
- OSHA Workplace Safety
- Inventory Counts
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Shipment Processing
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Vehicle Refueling
- Equipment Efficiency
- Cargo Handling
- Daily Log Updates
- Effective Prioritization
- Automated Machinery Operation
- Cardboard Baling
- Conveyor Systems
- Corrective Actions
- Dock Operations
- Reading Comprehension
- Belt Conveyors
- Order Packing and Shipping
- Supply Pulling
- Basic Mathematical Calculations
- Wrapping and Banding
- Work Assignments
- Battery Recharging
- Accuracy and Efficiency in Documentation
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Sonoco
09.2021 - 06.2022
Assistant brewer
SIERRA NEVADA BREWING COMPANY
02.2020 - 08.2021
Laborer
ALLEVITY STAFFING AND RECRUITING
07.2018 - 02.2020
Sander
MABREY PRODUCTS
05.2017 - 07.2018
Laborer
ALLEVITY STAFFING AND RECRUITING
02.2015 - 05.2017
Laborer
BERBERIAN NUT COMPANY
08.2014 - 02.2015
Laborer
ALLEVITY STAFFING AND RECRUITING
05.2013 - 08.2014
Laborer
SPHERION STAFFING
10.2012 - 05.2013
Laborer
HIGH COUNTRY FUSION
10.2008 - 10.2012
GED -
Sheridan High School
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