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Ellison M. Gordon

Bronxville,NY

Summary

Cooperative Forklift Operator with 10 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. Talented Lift operator with over 10 years in warehouse environments successful at working quickly in fast-paced, demanding settings. Efficient team player and problem-solver. Possessing top communication and conflict resolution skills. Highly motivated Stagehand with expertise in set construction and configuration. Proficient in following direction and maintaining focus during performances. Offering 1 year of experience working on Event productions.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Forklift/Boom/Scissor Lift (Operator)

Golden Voice Productions
03.2022 - Current
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
  • Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
  • Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
  • Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
  • Reported safety and quality issues to management.
  • Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
  • Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
  • Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
  • Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
  • Troubleshot problems to resolve equipment issues.
  • Squared stacked displayed materials for safe and orderly conditions.
  • Tracked materials moved for stocking purposes and to complete logs for management.
  • Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
  • Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.

Forklift Operator & General Stagehand

Proctor Productions
02.2022 - Current
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
  • Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
  • Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
  • Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
  • Reported safety and quality issues to management.
  • Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
  • Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
  • Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
  • Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
  • Squared stacked displayed materials for safe and orderly conditions.
  • Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
  • Troubleshot problems to resolve equipment issues.
  • Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
  • Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.

Forklift/Reach/Cherry Picker (Operator)

Eshipping
08.2020 - 02.2021
  • Sorted, organized and stacked items in warehouse.
  • Selected and transported items using forklift to complete customer orders.
  • Transported offloaded inventory to proper storage area in warehouse.
  • Arranged items on pallets according to size and weight.
  • Collaborated with peers to complete tasks quickly.
  • Loaded and unloaded trailers and trucks using picker and reach truck.
  • Communicated with management to promote efficiency in daily operations.
  • Maintained equipment, documented condition and performed minor repairs.
  • Improved warehouse operations efficiency through Picking and staging quickly and efficiently.
  • Reported equipment malfunctions and coordinated repairs.
  • Followed related safety regulations, contract requirements, company policies and operating procedures.
  • Observed and followed signals of those from individuals directing moving and positioning of loads.
  • Loaded or unloaded deliveries and shipments, taking care to avoid damage and safety risks.
  • Inspected and maintained inventory of all slings, chains, ropes and shackles.
  • Promoted worksite safety by identifying hazards and reporting or correcting immediately.
  • Calculated load weights and verified lifting capacities to prevent overload.
  • Reviewed daily delivery schedules to determine orders, sequences of deliveries and special loading instructions.
  • Used floor scales to weigh pallets and bundles, documenting weights for company records.

Education

High School Diploma -

Penn Foster College
Scottsdale, AZ
02.2012

Associate of Science - Fire Science & Technology

Penn Foster College
Scottsdale, AZ

Skills

  • Materials Handling
  • Equipment Inspections
  • Incident Reporting
  • Problem-Solving
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Palletizing
  • Forklift Operator Certification
  • Pallet Construction
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Freight Counts
  • PPE Compliance
  • Warehouse Management Systems
  • Time Management
  • Scale Operation
  • Quality Assurance
  • Load Inspection
  • Skid, Platform and Car Emptying
  • Operation Monitoring
  • Safe Moving Operations
  • Storage and Stacking
  • Physical Strength and Stamina
  • Weight Documentation
  • Good Depth Perception
  • Delivery Information Verification
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Production Support
  • Fast Reaction Time
  • Manual Dexterity
  • Pallet Disassembly and Assembly
  • Waste Prevention
  • Critical Thinking
  • Material Loading and Unloading

Timeline

Forklift/Boom/Scissor Lift (Operator)

Golden Voice Productions
03.2022 - Current

Forklift Operator & General Stagehand

Proctor Productions
02.2022 - Current

Forklift/Reach/Cherry Picker (Operator)

Eshipping
08.2020 - 02.2021

High School Diploma -

Penn Foster College

Associate of Science - Fire Science & Technology

Penn Foster College
Ellison M. Gordon