David Montgomery
Dundee,IL
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Forklift Driver with extensive experience at Sunstar, excelling in inventory management and logistics operations. Proven ability to enhance efficiency and ensure compliance with OSHA standards. Skilled in double reach and sit-down forklift operation, complemented by strong teamwork and training capabilities. Committed to optimizing warehouse processes and achieving timely shipments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Double Reach Forklift Driver | Standup & Sitdown
Sunstar
Schaumburg, IL, USA
03.2023 - 01.2026
- Transport FDA approved toothpaste and brushes as well as all gum product within the warehouse using sit-down and stand-up Raymond Clark forklifts, thus ensuring the seamless movement of goods
- Oversee real-time inventory tracking and management operations, using laptop and radio frequency technology to facilitate correct stock levels and prompt order fulfillment
- Facilitate UPS and FedEx operations and coordinate daily shipments, fostering delivery within timelines and enhancing client satisfaction
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain fluid workflow while adhering to safety procedures and maximizing productivity
Warehouse Associate
True Value
Cary, IL, USA
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Systematically picked, packed, and labeled merchandise in order to prepare orders for shipping
- Conducted detailed inspections on incoming and outgoing shipments to ensure accuracy and prevent errors
- Participated in creating, packaging, and shipping paint to Sherwin Williams and maintained strict compliance with delivery timelines
- Adeptly operated and utilized forklifts in transporting/transferring inventory to and from target destinations
- Implemented cleaning procedures and inventory management procedures to ensure the warehouse remained organized, pristine, and safe
- Layoff
Shipping And Receiving Forklift Driver/Cherry Picker
Essendant
Carol Stream, IL, USA
06.2019 - 07.2022
- Operated forklifts and cherry picker equipment in utility maintenance environments and ensured zero safety incidents
- Utilized tools such as chain saws, pole saws, and other equipment in elevated positions and drove efficiency
- Performed routine inspections on all equipment and conducted preventative/reparative maintenance
- Delivered training sessions to educate personnel on proper usage and maintenance of the cherry picker and forklift
Shipping And Receiving Forklift Driver/Cherry Picker
Lo-Co Industries, Inc.
Elk Grove Village, IL, USA
03.2016 - 05.2018
- Leveraged forklifts in picking and transporting materials to and from designated locations within the facility
- Spearheaded the loading, unloading, securing, and optimizing load to facilitate efficient transportation
- Inspected vehicles to identify and resolve damages and scheduled and executed vehicle maintenance
Warehouse Operations Associate
ThermaX /temp service
Aurora, IL, USA
01.2014 - 11.2014
- Collaborated with external shippers in managing shipping and receiving duties, alongside orchestrating the same responsibilities internally
- Ensured the timely and efficient movement of materials to accurate locations and prepared orders for shipment
- Executed routine inventory counts and maintained the inventory location to ensure the availability of all merchandise and correspondence with records
Warehouse Forklift Operator
DOGA
Huntley, IL, USA
01.2008 - 08.2012
- Unloaded ocean containers using sit-down and stand-up reach trucks to transport products to proper locations
- Verified, maintained, and updated relevant documentation for incoming and outgoing shipments
- Examined incoming shipments to identify quality, proper counts, and damages and recorded all retrieved data
- Sorted products, evaluated quantities, and resolved merchandise issues while adhering to stipulated OSHA guidelines
Education
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College of automation computer science
Chicago, IllSkills
Order picking and processing
Warehouse best practices
Incident logging
Packing and Shipping
Warehouse Management Systems
Inventory Management
Pallet Assembly/Disassembly
Stocking
Shipment Processing
New Hire Training
Double Reach Forklift Driver
Sitdown Forklift
Warehouse support
Inventory staging
OSHA Compliance
Logistics Operations
Equipment Maintenance
Material Flow
Work Planning
Documentation
Forklift Safety Standards
Basic Math
Standup Forklift
LANGUAGE
English
Native
Certification
Certified and sit down and stand up double reach forklift Raymond and Clark.
Timeline
Double Reach Forklift Driver | Standup & Sitdown
Sunstar
03.2023 - 01.2026
Warehouse Associate
True Value
08.2022 - 08.2023
Shipping And Receiving Forklift Driver/Cherry Picker
Essendant
06.2019 - 07.2022
Shipping And Receiving Forklift Driver/Cherry Picker
Lo-Co Industries, Inc.
03.2016 - 05.2018
Warehouse Operations Associate
ThermaX /temp service
01.2014 - 11.2014
Warehouse Forklift Operator
DOGA
01.2008 - 08.2012
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College of automation computer science