Donald Rogers
Bogalusa,LA
Summary
Proven forklift operator with extensive experience at Zurn Nepco, showcasing exceptional material handling and team collaboration skills. Achieved significant operational efficiency by optimizing load transfers and ensuring OSHA compliance. Known for outstanding safety awareness and problem-solving abilities, contributing to a safer and more productive workplace.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Forklift Operator
Zurn Nepco
12.2010 - 12.2022
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
- Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer.
- Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.
- Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment by recharging batteries, lubricating parts and refueling.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Turned valves and opened chutes to dump, spray or release materials from dump cars or storage bins into hoppers.
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
Education
Certificate - Welding Technology
Sullivan Votech
Bogalusa, LA06.1979
High School Diploma - General Studies
Bogaluse High School
Bogalusa, LA05.1978
Skills
- Warehouse Safety
- Loading and unloading
- Order Picking
- First Aid Training
- Heavy Lifting
- Palletizing
- OSHA Compliance
- Material Handling
- Forklift Operation
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Pallet Construction
- Punctual and Reliable
- OSHA Workplace Safety
- Production deadline management
- Equipment Inspections
- Team Player
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Optimizing efficiency
- Heavy equipment operations
- General laborer
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Safety awareness
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Lift Equipment Operation
- Materials Handling
- Materials Transport
- Incident Reporting
- Heavy industrial equipment
- Safe driver
- Problem-Solving
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Equipment Maintenance
Certification
Structural welding Pipe welding
Welding certificate and Skilled Rigger
Certified Rigger
Timeline
Production Forklift Operator
Zurn Nepco
12.2010 - 12.2022
Certificate - Welding Technology
Sullivan Votech
High School Diploma - General Studies
Bogaluse High School
Similar Profiles
Sadik Yusuf NurSadik Yusuf Nur
Power Systems Engineer at National Electric Power Co-operations NEPCOPower Systems Engineer at National Electric Power Co-operations NEPCO
Eleanor StrathmoreEleanor Strathmore
Document Control Team Leader at NEPCODocument Control Team Leader at NEPCO
Allison PleshaAllison Plesha
Customer Care Coordinator-Special Accounts Team at Zurn-Elkay Water SolutionsCustomer Care Coordinator-Special Accounts Team at Zurn-Elkay Water Solutions
Rashard BickhamRashard Bickham
Customer Service Representative at Capital Bridge Health ServicesCustomer Service Representative at Capital Bridge Health Services
Kristie SpearsKristie Spears
Teacher/Assistant Director at Kidz Academy Christian DaycareTeacher/Assistant Director at Kidz Academy Christian Daycare