Warehouse Forklift Operator
Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau
Raleigh, NC
02.2024 - 02.2024
- Loaded and unloaded pallets of product onto trucks using a forklift.
- Loaded or unloaded shipments on trucks.
- Processed orders by picking products from shelves within the warehouse.
- Located, pulled and prepared orders.
- Staged goods in loading dock area.
- Followed standard operating procedures to safely stack and store materials in the warehouse.
- Operated manual pallet jacks to move material around the warehouse.
- Assisted with shipping and receiving activities as needed.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed while operating the forklift.
- Organized warehouse and arranged items following procedures and safety rules.
- Received, inspected and stocked incoming shipments.
- Unloaded incoming supplies and placed them into designated storage areas.
- Boxed, labeled and added shrink wrapping to items.
- Reported any issues or discrepancies regarding product quantity or quality to supervisors immediately.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.
- Completed paperwork related to deliveries including bills of lading, packing slips.
- Received incoming shipments and checked contents against purchase orders.
- Performed daily pre-shift inspections on forklifts and other equipment.
- Stored material by moving to appropriate area in warehouse.
- Maintained accurate inventory records and prepared reports for management.
- Checked finished products for quality assurance before loading them onto trucks for shipment.
- Cleaned up spills or debris in work areas immediately following an incident.
- Organized items according to size, type, style, color, or product code.
- Provided assistance in training new employees on proper operation of forklifts and other material handling equipment.
- Utilized radio frequency scanners for tracking material movement throughout the warehouse.
- Managed stock rotation ensuring that older stock is used first.
- Handled maintenance tasks on equipment by checking fuel, lubricants, oil, antifreeze, tires and general condition.
- Completed daily logs for recordkeeping.
- Conducted regular cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory levels.
- Inspected material handling equipment for defects prior to use.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
- Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Prepared finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling and packing product.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Squared stacked displayed materials for safe and orderly conditions.
- Tracked materials moved for stocking purposes and to complete logs for management.
- Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
- Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
- Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
- Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
- Positioned lifting devices to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
- Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
- Noted and recorded receipt of materials on drivers' paperwork.
- Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
- Visually assessed materials for conformance to quality standards and shipping orders, removing nonconforming products and reporting for further action.
- Employed hand signals to communicate effectively with coworkers operating transport vehicles and direct movements from floor.
