Frank Dawkins
Inkster,MI
Summary
Dedicated Forklift Operator with extensive experience at Mastronardi Produce, skilled in optimizing warehouse organization and enhancing shipping efficiency. Proven ability in materials handling and problem-solving, ensuring timely deliveries while maintaining safety standards. Recognized for reducing product damage through meticulous attention to detail and routine equipment maintenance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Mastronardi Produce
Livonia, MI
05.2025 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
- Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
- Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift according to company guidelines.
- Reduced product damage by performing routine forklift maintenance and safety checks.
- Contributed to the reduction of workplace accidents by adhering to strict safety protocols during all forklift operations.
- Supported the shipping department with prompt loading and unloading tasks utilizing a variety of specialized attachments on the forklift as needed.
- Expedited shipment processes by accurately pulling orders from inventory shelves using a forklift following pick tickets specifications.
- 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.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Drove carts, dollies, hand trucks, mobile power-propelled trucks and other moving equipment to move large quantities of merchandise.
- Safeguarded quality of products stored in the warehouse by ensuring proper stacking techniques and adherence to weight restrictions while operating a forklift.
- Assisted with periodic physical inventory counts, ensuring accuracy and integrity in stock records through meticulous tracking of items moved via the use of a warehouse forklifter.
Forklift Operator
Plastipak Packaging
Westland, MI
01.2021 - 05.2025
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.
- Conserved warehouse space through efficient stacking and placement of materials according to size, weight, and fragility requirements.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
Delivery Coordinator
Lowes Home Improvment
Westland, MI
06.2012 - 09.2021
- Inspected merchandise for damage and accuracy against order documents.
- Maintained detailed records of all shipments, utilizing advanced database software systems for accurate reporting purposes.
- Regularly communicated with customers regarding shipment updates and anticipated arrival times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and transparency.
- Consulted with customers about delivery and order preparation requests.
- Worked with vendors to schedule daily pickups and weekly deliveries.
- Reduced late deliveries by closely monitoring driver progress and proactively addressing potential delays.
- Streamlined communication between drivers and warehouse staff, ensuring timely deliveries.
- Collaborated with warehouse personnel to ensure accurate picking and packing of products, reducing errors and returns.
- Scheduled deliveries, monitored progress and communicated updates to customers.
- Improved delivery efficiency by optimizing routing and scheduling processes.
- Obtained product specifications along with delivery address, date and contact information.
- Prepared delivery loads for shipment by overseeing teams, checking containers, and coordinating pickups.
- Managed a team of drivers, providing training and support for optimal performance levels.
- Verified load against delivery ticket before beginning every shift.
- Safely loaded items into delivery vehicle to minimize damage while in transit.
Education
High School Diploma - Econo
Redford
Detroit, MI06.1994
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Warehouse organization
- Truck loading and unloading
- Problem-solving
- Shipping and receiving
- Materials handling
- Loading and unloading
- Attention to detail
- Basic math
- Order pulling and preparation
Timeline
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Mastronardi Produce
05.2025 - Current
Forklift Operator
Plastipak Packaging
01.2021 - 05.2025
Delivery Coordinator
Lowes Home Improvment
06.2012 - 09.2021
High School Diploma - Econo
Redford