Dearoy Alfons
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Detail-oriented Forklift Operator experienced in warehouse operations, inventory management, and safety compliance. Delivered efficient material handling and promoted team productivity through strong problem-solving skills and ethical practices. Committed to supporting organizational goals and enhancing operational processes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Forward Air
Kansas City, MO
02.2025 - 06.2026
- Operated forklifts to transport cargo within warehouse and loading areas.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment for safety and maintenance compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient loading and unloading processes.
- Maintained accurate inventory records during material handling and storage activities.
- Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation procedures.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and hazards.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize daily tasks and workflow efficiency.
- Utilized warehouse management systems for tracking shipments and deliveries.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification per company policies.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Communicated identified safety and quality issues to management for prompt action.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
Ramp Agent
United Airlines
Kansas City, MO
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Loaded and unloaded cargo from aircraft according to safety protocols.
- Loaded and unloaded baggage and other cargo, transporting to and from aircraft.
- Coordinated with flight crews for efficient baggage delivery and pickup.
- Maintained on-time connections by guiding aircraft to and from gate positions.
- Operated baggage handling systems to ensure timely aircraft departures.
- Utilized two-way radio communication systems to communicate between ramp agents and pilots and ground crew personnel.
- Communicated with ground control to manage ramp activities effectively.
- Conducted inspections of ramp equipment for safe operational performance.
- Assisted in training new ramp agents on standard operating procedures.
- Followed safety procedures such as using reflective gear while working on the ramp.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of ramp area during operations.
- Operated a variety of motorized vehicles such as tugs, belt loaders, forklifts. safely and efficiently around airport premises.
- Checked flight manifests to ensure accuracy of luggage loaded onto planes.
- Collected, sorted and checked baggage tags against flight lists.
Forklift Operator
Forward Air
Kansas City, Missouri
11.2020 - 09.2024
- Operated forklifts to transport cargo within warehouse and loading areas.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment for safety and maintenance compliance.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and hazards.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize daily tasks and workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient loading and unloading processes.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Utilized warehouse management systems for tracking shipments and deliveries.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Performed inspections and made repairs on tractors.
- Employed hand signals to communicate effectively with coworkers operating transport vehicles and direct movements from floor.
- Weighed materials or products to record data on tags or labels.
- Inspected product load for accuracy to foster timely and complete delivery.
- Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
- Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
- Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
- Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
- Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
- Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
- Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
- Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
Education
Staley High School
Kansas City, MissouriSkills
- Forklift operation
- Equipment inspections
- Material handling techniques
- Warehouse operations
- Dock work
- Shipping operations
- Inventory management
- Warehouse management systems
- Palletizing
- Staging and sorting
- Safety compliance
- Maintenance and repair
- Process improvements
- Efficiency optimization
- Workflow coordination
- Storage organization
- Dock work
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Employee onboarding
- Attention to details
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Physically fit and agile
- Safe driver
- Lifts up to [number] pounds
- Packaging operations
- Lifts up to [number] pounds
- Dock work
- Safety compliance
- Packaging operations
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Forward Air
02.2025 - 06.2026
Ramp Agent
United Airlines
08.2024 - 01.2025
Forklift Operator
Forward Air
11.2020 - 09.2024
Staley High School