George Holley
Raleigh
Summary
Proven Forklift Operator with a track record of enhancing warehouse efficiency and safety at Mid Atlantic Manufacturing. Skilled in forklift operation and certified, adept at loading, unloading, and optimizing space utilization. Demonstrates strong teamwork and a detail-oriented work ethic, significantly improving productivity and reducing accident risks. Industrious Forklift Operator trained in all aspects of shipment inspections and transportation. Versed in using scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS) to promote safe and on-time shipment and delivery. Strong and robust individual comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds and operating all job-related equipment such as shrink wrap machines.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator
Mid Atlantic Manufacturing
03.2022 - 05.2024
- 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.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
Tipper Tie
Fred Smith Company
01.2018 - 04.2022
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Pepsi Bottling Ventures LLC
02.2012 - 01.2018
- 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.
- Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift according to company guidelines.
- Participated in regular safety meetings, staying up-to-date on best practices in regards to safe and efficient operation of a warehouse forklift.
- Improved overall warehouse cleanliness, routinely clearing debris from aisles with the use of attachments on the forklift.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bertie High School
Windsor, NC05.2002
Skills
- Forklift Operation
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
Certification
- Material Handling Equipment Certification - Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA).
- Warehouse Operations Certification - Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC).
- Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Certification - OSHA.
- Forklift Certification
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Mid Atlantic Manufacturing
03.2022 - 05.2024
Tipper Tie
Fred Smith Company
01.2018 - 04.2022
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Pepsi Bottling Ventures LLC
02.2012 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Bertie High School
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