Denys Bartley
Cedar City,UT
Summary
Accomplished Forklift Operator with extensive experience at Genpak, LLC, excelling in safe forklift operation and shipping and receiving. Proven ability to enhance warehouse efficiency through effective teamwork and problem-solving skills. Committed to maintaining high safety standards while ensuring accurate inventory management and timely order fulfillment. Qualified warehouse forklift operator with several years moving goods between loading docks and storage areas. Expert at receiving shipments, preparing goods for shipping and organizing warehouses. Dedicated to quickly and carefully handling loads to complete tasks safely and on time. Clean safety record and excellent attendance. Skilled Warehouse Forklift Operator with background operating heavy machinery to move loads. Talented at unloading and loading goods, transporting in warehouse and keeping activity logs. Alert when monitoring and checking vehicles and equipment for possible issues. Skilled in electric, gas and propane forklift operation.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Genpak, LLC
Cedar City, UT
09.2024 - Current
- Operated forklifts to move materials within warehouse efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from trucks and storage areas.
- Conducted regular inspections of forklifts for safety compliance.
- Coordinated with team members to prioritize shipping and receiving tasks.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory levels and shipments.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of warehouse working environment.
- Loaded and unloaded pallets of product onto trucks using a forklift.
- Processed orders by picking products from shelves within the warehouse.
- Operated forklift to transport goods throughout warehouse.
- Staged goods in loading dock area.
- Followed standard operating procedures to safely stack and store materials in the warehouse.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed while operating the forklift.
- Organized warehouse and arranged items following procedures and safety rules.
- Received, inspected and stocked incoming shipments.
- Reported any issues or discrepancies regarding product quantity or quality to supervisors immediately.
- Boxed, labeled and added shrink wrapping to items.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.
- Performed daily pre-shift inspections on forklifts and other equipment.
- Cleaned up spills or debris in work areas immediately following an incident.
- Provided assistance in training new employees on proper operation of forklifts and other material handling equipment.
- Managed stock rotation ensuring that older stock is used first.
- Handled maintenance tasks on equipment by checking fuel, lubricants, oil, antifreeze, tires and general condition.
- Completed daily logs for recordkeeping.
- Inspected material handling equipment for defects prior to use.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse operations and increase productivity.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
- Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
- Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
- Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
Dump Truck Driver
Gilbert Development
Cedar City, UT
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Operated dump truck to transport materials across job sites.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of mileage and fuel usage for reporting purposes.
- Communicated effectively with team members to coordinate site activities.
- Managed routine maintenance tasks to keep the dump truck in optimal condition.
- Loaded dump truck with materials from site stockpile, ensuring proper weight distribution and safety regulations were followed.
- Delivered construction materials such as asphalt, gravel, sand or dirt to work sites as directed by supervisor.
- Hauled and transported gravel, dirt, fill and boulders to and from construction sites.
- Accurately placed loads in optimal locations for spreading and distribution by bulldozers and material movers.
- Checked brakes, oil, tires, lights and other systems on a regular basis to ensure safe operation of the vehicle.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues before driving them.
- Maintained constant telephone or radio contact with dispatch center for instructions.
- Attended mandatory safety meetings and reviewed all relevant safety protocols prior to operating any vehicle.
- Unloaded materials at job sites according to instructions provided by supervisors.
- Communicated regularly with dispatchers regarding route changes or delays due to weather conditions or heavy traffic.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently in order to minimize damage or loss due to improper handling or maintenance.
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on vehicles such as checking fluid levels, tire pressure.
- Maintained logs of working hours and of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving accidents or breakdowns along routes.
- Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remained in proper working condition.
- Performed regular inspections and completed vehicle repairs.
- Maintained ongoing communications with operations center personnel to keep teammates informed.
Stand-Up Forklift Operator
AmeriCold Logistics
Salt Lake City, Utah
07.2021 - 03.2024
- Operated stand-up forklifts to transport products within the warehouse.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments following established safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient warehouse operations.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory movements and equipment usage.
- Assisted in developing improved processes for order fulfillment efficiency.
- Operated stand-up forklift to move merchandise and materials in warehouse.
- Followed safety protocols while operating equipment and lifting heavy objects.
- Utilized RF scanner for inventory control purposes.
- Maintained an organized work area by safely stacking merchandise onto racks or shelves.
- Loaded and unloaded items from trucks, containers, pallets and shelves.
- Identified damaged goods upon delivery from vendors and documented discrepancies accordingly.
- Conducted routine checkups on equipment after each shift to ensure its safe operation.
- Processed orders efficiently by picking items quickly and accurately.
- Restocked supplies as required in order to maintain adequate levels of inventory throughout the facility.
- Performed daily inspections on the forklift and reported any mechanical issues to maintenance staff.
- Collaborated with co-workers to ensure efficient workflow within the warehouse environment.
- Ensured proper storage of goods in designated areas by following company standards for product placement.
- Verified accuracy of shipments against shipping documents.
- Cleaned up spills promptly using appropriate safety equipment such as gloves, masks.
- Reported any damaged goods immediately upon discovery.
- Communicated effectively with team members to coordinate tasks efficiently.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
- Prepared finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling and packing product.
- Performed daily equipment checks to verify proper operation and minimize downtime.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
- Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
- Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
Shipping and Receiving
Blue Chip
Salt Lake City, Utah
05.2020 - 04.2021
- Transported, loaded, unloaded and stacked materials using a forklift.
- Picked orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Removed incoming items from trucks and rail cars.
- Followed duties outlined in daily inbound and outbound schedules.
- Worked closely with other departments within the organization such as accounting, warehousing, shipping and receiving, to ensure smooth execution of orders.
- Managed daily paperwork such as packing slips, manifests and other documents required for shipping and receiving operations.
- Provided support to the Shipping and Receiving Department by preparing packages for shipment.
- Supported shipping and receiving needs by loading and unloading transportation vehicles and containers.
- Communicated effectively with coworkers regarding shipping and receiving procedures.
Forklift Operator
Boart Longyear
West Valley City, Utah
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Picked orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Transported products to staging area.
- Followed duties outlined in daily inbound and outbound schedules.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within the facility safely.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on forklift equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks and storage areas efficiently.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas to promote operational efficiency.
- 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.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
Forklift Operator
Pro-Pack Logistics Services
Salt Lake City, Utah
08.2019 - 09.2019
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Examined empty pallets for damage and move pallets to proper storage areas.
- Followed duties outlined in daily inbound and outbound schedules.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within the facility safely.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks and storage areas efficiently.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
Dump Truck Driver
Envirocon Inc.
Desoto, KS
11.2017 - 05.2019
- Completed efficient transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
- Updated logs with timely and accurate information meet internal requirements and DOT recordkeeping demands.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Assisted with proper and legal loading of materials for transport as designated by dispatch center.
- Consulted with supervisors and Operations Center personnel to assess situations, determine appropriate solutions and make decisions.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing all road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Operated trucks to transport materials across various job sites safely.
- Followed safety protocols and regulations to ensure secure deliveries.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and performance.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding route changes and delivery schedules.
- Documented delivery times and mileage for efficient route planning.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, and dangerous curves in order to plan the most efficient routes.
- Followed appropriate safety procedures for transporting hazardous materials when applicable.
- Reported all accidents or violations to management immediately upon occurrence.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
- Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remained in proper working condition.
Construction Laborer
Zapata Inc.
De Soto, KS
07.2017 - 11.2017
- Prepared sites and maintained safety of both workers and public by setting up scaffoldings, fences and temporary structures.
- Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
- Sustained safety protocols by observing proper and safe usage of equipment and materials.
- Attended all safety trainings offered by employer to improve overall knowledge of safety measures and recognize areas requiring improvement.
- Loaded and unloaded vehicles with supplies needed on job sites and kept accurate daily counts of all materials used.
- Assisted skilled laborers with daily tasks and project setups.
- Operated hand tools and power equipment to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas for safety and productivity.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment for all team members.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding task progress and material needs.
- Performed minor maintenance tasks on tools and equipment used in the job.
- Assisted with general labor duties such as shoveling, raking and hauling materials.
- Operated hand-held power tools such as drills, saws, grinders, sanders and screwdrivers.
- Set up scaffolding for workers to use when performing high elevation work.
- Maintained a clean work area by sweeping up debris at the end of each shift.
- Repaired damaged structures using hand tools and power tools.
- Organized and cleaned work area and tools.
- Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
Forklift Driver
Midwest Material Management Inc.
Independence, Missouri
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Transported, loaded, unloaded and stacked materials.
- Documented weight and destination production data in detailed daily log for management review.
- Secured loads to prevent shifting or damaged to items.
- Picked orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Removed incoming items from trucks and rail cars.
- Transported materials to staging area.
- Loaded items in optimal manner to maximize work efficiency.
- Moved goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Accurately measured and recorded product weight, dimensions or other production data for use in tag and label creation.
- Operated forklifts to move materials within the warehouse efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and containers safely.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems.
- Ensured proper stacking and storage of materials to maximize space utilization.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding equipment maintenance needs.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with forklift in a safe manner.
- Moved products to designated areas using the forklift.
- Inspected the forklift daily to ensure proper functioning of safety equipment and components.
- Ensured all safety regulations were met while operating the forklift in the warehouse area.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout shift.
- Followed instructions from supervisors regarding product placement on shelves or racks.
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Completed daily paperwork including logs, reports, and checklists related to operational activities.
- Used forklifts to load trailers and pallets at warehouse.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers, customers, and management team members.
- Organized stock shelves, racks, and bins according to product type and size.
- Replaced defective parts on lift truck when necessary.
- Utilized radio frequency scanners to accurately record items loaded onto trailers.
- 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.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
- Prepared finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling and packing product.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
Material Handler
DST Output Inc.
Kansas City, Missouri
05.2011 - 10.2015
- Operated equipment with focus on safety and efficiency.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to move, pick or put away products.
- Responded to job-related inquiries from supervisor quickly and professionally.
- Provided updates on anticipated task completion times.
- Ensured accountability for property under command.
- Operated forklifts to move materials within the production area.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks efficiently for timely shipments.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace to promote safety.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline material handling processes.
- Monitored equipment for maintenance needs and reported issues promptly.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and hazards.
- Managed work area cleanliness by following company guidelines for organization.
- Inspected materials for any damages or defects upon receipt.
- Reported any malfunctions or damages of material handling equipment promptly.
- Utilized forklift to move inventory items.
- Organized warehouse inventory according to warehouse plan.
- Performed regular cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory records.
- Maintained accurate inventory records of all received items.
- Protected company inventory by maintaining and organizing storage areas.
- Tracked shipment information using computerized systems such as SAP or Oracle software applications.
- Investigated discrepancies between inventory records and actual stock on hand.
- Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities such as seminars or trainings.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement in order to increase efficiency.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
- Counted number of boxes or units in loading docks to confirm proper completion of work orders.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fort Osage High School
Independence, MO05-2002
Skills
- Safe driver
- Heavy industrial equipment
- Shipping and receiving
- Heavy hauling
- Manufacturing and Warehouse Procedures
- Dimensions
- Driving
- Focus
- Forklifts
- Shipping
- Hand Trucks
- Hubs
- Legal
- Materials
- Personnel
- Pick
- Protocols
- Safety
- Supervisor
- Forklift operation
- Load securement
- Problem solving
- Safe forklift operation
- Loading dock staging
- Truck loading and unloading
- Basic math
- High rack storage
- Loading and unloading
- Barcode scanning
- OSHA training
- Order picking
- Shipment receiving
- Loading dock procedures
- Forklift operator certification
- Staging and sorting
- Certified forklift operator
- Certified pallet jack operator
- Equipment inspections
Timeline
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Genpak, LLC
09.2024 - Current
Dump Truck Driver
Gilbert Development
05.2024 - 07.2024
Stand-Up Forklift Operator
AmeriCold Logistics
07.2021 - 03.2024
Shipping and Receiving
Blue Chip
05.2020 - 04.2021
Forklift Operator
Boart Longyear
09.2019 - 03.2020
Forklift Operator
Pro-Pack Logistics Services
08.2019 - 09.2019
Dump Truck Driver
Envirocon Inc.
11.2017 - 05.2019
Construction Laborer
Zapata Inc.
07.2017 - 11.2017
Forklift Driver
Midwest Material Management Inc.
06.2016 - 07.2017
Material Handler
DST Output Inc.
05.2011 - 10.2015
High School Diploma -
Fort Osage High School