Frederick Colton
College Park,GA
Summary
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. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
NFI
03.2021 - Current
- 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.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
Warehouse Supervisor
Hanchett Paper Company
06.2016 - 03.2021
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution and workplace safety.
- Supervised shipping and handling operations.
- Used warehouse management software to reconcile daily inventory.
- Managed a team of warehouse workers for optimal scheduling, task delegation, and overall productivity.
- Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
- Completed daily operations on time and maintained high standards of accuracy.
Shipping Supervisor
Elite Foam
12.2012 - 06.2016
- Supervised shipping team of thirteen (13) employees.
- Developed effective communication channels between warehouse, shipping department, and sales teams for smooth operations.
- Coordinated with warehouse staff to ensure accurate inventory management and timely shipments.
- Inspected loading operations for improvements in efficiency and safety.
- Maintained accurate documentation for all shipments, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Optimized loading procedures to maximize truck space utilization and minimize transportation costs.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Aviation Marketing
12.2009 - 12.2012
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
- Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
- Reduced shipping errors through meticulous inspection of outgoing packages and double-checking labels.
- Processed invoices and order forms for goods received and shipped for proof of transactions.
- Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Newnan High School
Newnan, GA05.2009
Skills
- Forklift Operation
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Safety awareness
- Warehouse Safety
- OSHA Compliance
- OSHA Workplace Safety
- Heavy Equipment Operation
Timeline
Forklift Operator
NFI
03.2021 - Current
Warehouse Supervisor
Hanchett Paper Company
06.2016 - 03.2021
Shipping Supervisor
Elite Foam
12.2012 - 06.2016
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Aviation Marketing
12.2009 - 12.2012
High School Diploma -
Newnan High School
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