Edgar Iron
Melrose Park,IL
Summary
Safety-conscious forklift operator experienced in warehouse logistics and load securing techniques. Known for collaborating with teams to streamline inventory processes and maintain optimal equipment performance, contributing to a safe and organized work environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator
Hidden Valley Ranch Mfg.
Wheeling, Illinois
05.2006 - Current
- Operated forklifts to transport materials across the manufacturing facility.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments following safety protocols and procedures.
- Inspected forklift equipment daily for maintenance and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with warehouse team to streamline inventory management processes.
- Ensured accurate placement of products in designated storage areas.
- Assisted in training new operators on safe forklift practices and procedures.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to enhance operational efficiency.
- Communicated effectively with team members to coordinate logistics tasks.
- 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 as required by 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.
- 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.
- Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
Education
High School Diploma -
Carl Schurz H.S.
Chicago, IL05-1996
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Inventory management
- Load securing techniques
- Warehouse logistics
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Certification
OSHA CERTIFIED FORKLIFT OPERATOR
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Hidden Valley Ranch Mfg.
05.2006 - Current
High School Diploma -
Carl Schurz H.S.