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David Valdez

Irving,TX

Summary

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 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, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Forklift Operator

GSM Outdoors
04.2024 - Current
  • Reduced workplace accidents with thorough safety checks of forklift equipment before each shift.
  • Increased warehouse efficiency by operating stand-up forklifts to manage inventory and load/unload products.
  • Supported warehouse team members in completing tasks outside of forklift operations, as needed, to maintain overall workflow.
  • Efficiently sorted inbound shipments, preparing products for storage or further processing.
  • Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.

Forklift Operator

COMPTREE INC
01.2023 - 03.2024
  • Reduced workplace accidents with thorough safety checks of forklift equipment before each shift.
  • Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.

Forklift Operator

APLL
03.2019 - 12.2023
  • 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.

Education

IRVING HIGH SCHOOL
Irving, TX

Skills

  • Forklift Operation
  • Forklift Operator Certification
  • Loading and unloading
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Order Picking
  • Materials Handling

Timeline

Forklift Operator

GSM Outdoors
04.2024 - Current

Forklift Operator

COMPTREE INC
01.2023 - 03.2024

Forklift Operator

APLL
03.2019 - 12.2023

IRVING HIGH SCHOOL
David Valdez