Dustin Griffin
Clarksville,IN
Summary
Cooperative forklift operator with several years of experience lifting and carrying heavy loads using warehouse equipment. Qualified to operate various classes of forklifts and practiced in wide range of heavy equipment. Talented problem-solver with strong ethics, integrity and relationship-building abilities.
Organized professional experienced in safely moving materials in high-volume warehouse environments. Strong knowledge of inventory management as well as shipping and receiving procedures. Ambitious and hardworking with drive to deliver top-quality results.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
EMOTIV
Sellersburg, Indiana
07.2024 - Current
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
- Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
Packer
Delaco Kasle Processing
Jeffersonville , IN
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Responded promptly to customer complaints about packaging issues.
- Maintained records of shipments, returns, and damages.
- Wrapped items securely using appropriate packing materials.
- Reported any damaged goods or discrepancies between actual product received versus what was ordered to management immediately upon discovery.
- Packed products in accordance with specified instructions.
- Labeled boxes, crates, and other containers accurately.
- Operated machinery for wrapping, boxing, and labeling products.
Warehouse General Laborer/Laborer/Warehouse Forklift Operator
Escalade sports
Evansville, Indiana
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Unloaded incoming materials from delivery trucks using a forklift and pallet jack.
- Stacked boxes, crates, and other containers in an orderly manner for efficient storage.
- Performed regular inspections of equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Subcontracting
Terry’s construction
Madison Indiana , IN
01.2018 - 07.2023
- Reviewed bid documents to determine scope of work, timeline requirements, and associated costs for projects.
- Conducted regular site visits at various locations throughout the duration of construction projects in order to monitor progress.
- Established relationships with local suppliers in order to obtain competitive pricing on materials needed for projects.
Production Worker
Sandstone industrial/DSI
Madison Indiana , IN
08.2007 - 09.2008
- Identified defective parts or components and removed them from production line.
- Analyzed work orders to determine materials needed for each production batch.
- Monitored production line operations to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
- Tracked production data such as number of items produced per hour, day, week.
Education
GED -
MCHS
Madison Indiana 01-2015
Skills
- Warehouse picking
- Production Scheduling
- RFID Tracking
- Production Reporting
- Forklift Operation
- Loading and unloading
- Warehouse Operations
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Order Picking
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Barcode scanning
- Shipping operations
- Lift Equipment Operation
- Certified Pallet Jack Operator
- Assembly line experience
- OSHA Workplace Safety
- Certified forklift operator
- RF scanner
- Team Player
- Assembly and production
- Product Assembly
- Logistics
- Heavy Lifting
- Stress Tolerance
- Continuous Improvement
References
- Amber Griffin (812-292-3557)
Timeline
Forklift Operator
EMOTIV
07.2024 - Current
Packer
Delaco Kasle Processing
05.2024 - 07.2024
Warehouse General Laborer/Laborer/Warehouse Forklift Operator
Escalade sports
08.2023 - 12.2023
Subcontracting
Terry’s construction
01.2018 - 07.2023
Production Worker
Sandstone industrial/DSI
08.2007 - 09.2008
GED -
MCHS