Adept Forklift Operator with proven expertise in material handling and OSHA compliance, honed at Challenge Manufacturing. Demonstrated ability to enhance warehouse efficiency and safety, showcasing strong problem-solving abilities and a team-oriented mindset. Achieved significant reduction in accident risk through meticulous operation and maintenance of equipment. Personable and reliable with strong work ethic, committed to maintaining safe and organized work environment. Knowledge of warehouse operations and logistics, combined with skills in operating machinery and managing inventory. Dedicated to maximizing efficiency and ensuring timely and accurate order fulfillment.
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Gerald Garrett
Forklift operator
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Overview
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Challenge Manufacturing
Forklift Operator
04.2018 - Current
Job overview
- 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.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Promoted culture of safety, conducting informal peer training on forklift operation safety standards.
Adecco Staffing
Forklift Operator
06.2017 - 04.2018
Job overview
- 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.
Education
Leake County High School 220 Spruce St. Walnut Grove, MS 39189
High School Diploma
06-1987
University Overview
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Forklift operator certification
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Team player
- Material handling
- Safe driver
- Palletizing
- Problem-solving
- OSHA compliance
Certification
- SafeLandUSA Orientation Training Certificate – SafeLandUSA.
- Forklift Safety and Inspector Certification - National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO).
- Forklift Certification
- [State] Driver's License
- OSHA Certified
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The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. It’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere.
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Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Determined forklift specifications with 99.99% accuracy.
- Checked and recorded floor-loading limits with 99.99% accuracy.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteTimeline
Forklift Operator
Challenge Manufacturing
04.2018 - Current
Forklift Operator
Adecco Staffing
06.2017 - 04.2018
Leake County High School
High School Diploma
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