Forklift Operator
Star Staffing Agency
Sacramento, CA
04/09/23 - Current
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when scanning products.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Utilized scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning operation of material handling equipment.
- Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Organized warehouse racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded delivery trucks.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- 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.
- Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
- Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- 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.
- Ensured efficient handling of merchandise and products to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
- Employed hand signals to communicate effectively with coworkers operating transport vehicles and direct movements from floor.
- Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
- Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
- Weighed materials or products to record data on tags or labels.
- Positioned lifting devices to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
- Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
- Check when maintenance is needed on equipment to promote longevity of use.
