Professional forklift operator with hands-on experience in receiving and inventory management. Known for ensuring efficient workflow and upholding high safety standards. Skilled in problem solving, adapting to changing needs, and consistently achieving results. Reliable and capable in handling equipment, organizing stock, heavy machinery operations and maintaining accurate records.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Receiving Forklift Operator
Brothers Food Service
01.2025 - Current
Enhance warehouse efficiency by accurately operating a forklift to unload and organize incoming shipments.
Utilize warehouse management systems to track received items, facilitating efficient location and retrieval of goods.
Resolve shipment discrepancies through clear communication with suppliers, maintaining positive relationships while ensuring accuracy in deliveries.
Verify delivery contents against purchase orders, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.
Adhere to strict hygiene standards at all times, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.
Maintain accurate documentation of product weights, quantities, and lot numbers for efficient record keeping purposes.
Forklift Operator
Lipman Produce
10.2016 - 12.2024
Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
Improved inventory accuracy with regular cycle counts and proper storage of products.
Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Harry H Price & Son Produce
06.2011 - 10.2016
Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
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.
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.
Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions.