Gianna Willis
Forklift Driver
Salem,OR
Summary
Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic. 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 75 pounds and operating all job-related equipment such as shrink wrap machines.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Forklift Operator
Tillamook Country Smoker
Bay City, OR
07.2018 - 07.2020
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of inventory on hand.
- Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns or delays.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
- Changed out forklift batteries and connected batteries to battery charger.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Completed inventory cycle counts and documented information in inventory reports.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Received cargo by lifting and moving it using hand trucks and pallet jacks.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
Receiving Unloader
Rosenberg Ace Hardware
Tillamook, OR
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to aid in safe transport of heavy items.
- Handled packages with care while transporting from truck to loading dock.
- Used wireless radio frequency systems and communication devices to communicate with colleagues.
- Unloaded packages with care and placed in proper staging area.
- Maintained organized work area by storing equipment safely and properly.
- Completed daily inventory for all packages being delivered and received.
- Loaded packages onto pallets and into staging areas as directed.
- Promoted workplace safety by reporting or mitigating hazards for heavy equipment use.
- Adhered to company safety protocols and complied with OSHA standards.
- Visually inspected all pallets for deliveries to verify quality and accuracy of shipments.
- Operated power jacks and forklifts to maneuver products onto load trailers and trucks.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets and tape to protect from damage.
- Managed warehouse operations and verified proper shipment procedures.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling and preparation of related documents.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
- Operated moving truck safely to deliver items to destination without nicks or scratches.
Cashier
Safeway
Tillamook, OR
04.2015 - 04.2017
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Completed inventory counts and ordered merchandise.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Maintained cash drawer per shift.
- Checked identification for proof-of-age for alcohol and tobacco sales.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
- Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
- Reviewed weekly sales ads and monitored price changes.
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL 09.2015 - 06.2017
Skills
Documentation
Material packaging
Materials transport
CPR training
Packing and scanning
Shipping and receiving
Warehouse operations
Lifts up to [75] pounds
Heavy industrial equipment
Safety standards and protocols
OSHA-trained
Assembly line experience
Hazardous Materials Endorsements
Optimizing efficiency
Inventory staging
Forklift Operation
Team Player
Shipping and receiving expert
General laborer
Order picking and processing
Materials handling
Efficient data entry
Production reporting
Safe driver
Shipping Documentation
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Tillamook Country Smoker
07.2018 - 07.2020
Receiving Unloader
Rosenberg Ace Hardware
07.2017 - 07.2018
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Keiser University
09.2015 - 06.2017
Cashier
Safeway
04.2015 - 04.2017