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Eric L. Collins

Calumet City,IL

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.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Forklift Operator

Pactiv Evergreen
Bedford Park, IL
08.2023 - Current
  • Safely operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts, and other industrial vehicles such as cherry-pickers and automated pallet jacks, achieving 100% incident free track record
  • Assist warehouse management with warehouse production
  • Provide mentorship for less seasoned employees
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills, receiving commendations for clear and concise coordination with colleagues, supervisors and other departments
  • Ability to safely and efficiently move inventory from one area to another
  • Perform regular equipment inspections and minor maintenance to ensure optimal operation
  • Collaborate with warehouse staff to maintain a clean and organized environment
  • Follow safety protocols and ensure compliance with OSHA standards
  • Use radio communication to determine priorities and maintain movement of inventory

Forklift Operator

United Parcel Service
Palatine, IL
06.2008 - 11.2022
  • Safely operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts, and other industrial vehicles such as cherry-pickers and automated pallet jacks as needed
  • Assist warehouse management with warehouse production
  • Provide mentorship for less seasoned employees
  • Loading and unloading materials from trucks and moving parcel to assigned places
  • Build pallets and loads
  • Perform quality assurance of inventory to identify shortages and damages to the inventory
  • Ability to safely and efficiently move inventory from one area of warehouse to another
  • Perform regular equipment inspections and minor maintenance to ensure optimal operation
  • Collaborate with warehouse staff to maintain a clean and organized environment
  • Follow safety protocols and ensure compliance with OSHA standards
  • Use radio communication to determine priorities and maintain movement of inventory

Forklift Operator

Motorola
Schaumburg, IL
06.1989 - 06.2008
  • Safely operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts, and other industrial vehicles such as cherry-pickers and automated pallet jacks as needed
  • Collaborated effectively with the team, assisting in the timely loading and unloading of an average of 150 shipments daily, contributing to a 10% improvement in operational efficiency
  • Assist warehouse management with warehouse production
  • Provide mentorship for less seasoned employees
  • Perform regular equipment inspections and minor maintenance to ensure optimal operation
  • Collaborate with warehouse staff to maintain a clean and organized environment
  • Follow safety protocols and ensure compliance with OSHA standards
  • Use radio communication to determine priorities and maintain movement of inventory

Education

Provisio West High School
Hillside

Skills

  • Proficient in operating multiple types of forklifts, including counterbalance, reach truck, and pallet jack
  • Provide expertise in efficiently handling diverse loads
  • Ability to collaborate with colleagues of all levels
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to communicate clearly, and concisely
  • In-depth knowledge of various types of materials and potential hazards
  • Inventory management and organization
  • Warehouse safety procedures
  • Heavy lifting and material handling
  • Basic equipment maintenance
  • Strong communication and teamwork

Certification

  • Forklift Operator Certification - [Issuing Authority], [Year]
  • OSHA Safety Certification - [Issuing Authority], [Year]

Timeline

Forklift Operator

Pactiv Evergreen
08.2023 - Current

Forklift Operator

United Parcel Service
06.2008 - 11.2022

Forklift Operator

Motorola
06.1989 - 06.2008

Provisio West High School

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