Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Eric Krebsbach

Tempe,AZ

Summary

Hardworking Forklift Operator with advanced mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills. Efficient and organized worker possessing strong work ethic and drive to exceed goals. Certified in current Costco Forklift/EPJ paired with 28 years of hands-on experience handling warehouse duties.


Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification

Work History

Clerk/Forklift Operator

Costco
03.1995 - 04.2024
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Drove customer loyalty and consistent sales through friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Assisted with onboarding of new employees.
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
  • Turned in paperwork outlining orders for inspection before loading, marking load tickets for out of stock items, withholding or completing orders as necessary and inspecting trucks before departure.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
  • Manually counted Number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.
  • Verified functionality of forklifts through performance of preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Costco 5S Standards and 4S techniques.
  • Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
  • Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
  • Transported stowed product inventory to various locations throughout unit, labeling and replenishing inventory items, making boxes and loading and unloading trailers to keep stock in proper condition.
  • Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
  • Drove carts, dollies, hand trucks, mobile power-propelled trucks and other moving equipment to move large quantities of merchandise.
  • Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
  • Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
  • Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Busser/Barback

Macayo's Restaurant
Mesa, AZ
03.1989 - 10.1994
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Russian, Central And Eastern European, And Eurasian Studies

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
07.1998

Skills

  • Quality Control
  • Information Security
  • Research
  • Database entry
  • Cash Management
  • Operations Support
  • Telephone Etiquette
  • Calendar Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Prioritization
  • Meeting Coordination
  • Point of sale operation
  • Quality Management
  • Cash Handling
  • Driver correspondence
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Problem-Solving
  • Self-Motivated
  • Maintenance and Repair

Certification

  • Certified American Red Cross CPR/AED, Core Dynamics - 3/24/2024
  • Intermediate Bleeding/Wound Control Training with Certification, Core Dynamics - 3/17/2024
  • Food Handler's Certification, Arizona - 2023
  • DOT Shipping & Receiving practices, Costco certification - 2023
  • HAZMAT protocols , Costco certification - 2023

Timeline

Clerk/Forklift Operator - Costco
03.1995 - 04.2024
Busser/Barback - Macayo's Restaurant
03.1989 - 10.1994
Arizona State University - Bachelor of Arts, Russian, Central And Eastern European, And Eurasian Studies
Eric Krebsbach