Cooperative Forklift Operator with 14 years of experience lifting and carrying heavy loads using warehouse equipment. Qualified to operate various classes of forklifts and practiced in wide range of heavy equipment. Talented problem-solver with strong ethics, integrity and relationship-building abilities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping Forklift Operator
Publix Warehouse
Duluth, GA
03.2023 - 09.2024
Monitored stock levels of incoming and outgoing shipments to ensure accuracy.
Followed company policies and procedures while operating the forklift at all times.
Organized warehouse space for maximum efficiency, ensuring that all items were labeled correctly and stored securely.
Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
Inspected, maintained and serviced forklifts to ensure they were in safe working order.
Assisted in unloading containers when necessary, using appropriate lifting equipment.
Supported other members of the team during peak periods such as holidays or special events.
Loaded and unloaded pallets of goods onto trucks using a forklift.
Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
Processed paperwork related to shipping orders including bills of lading and manifests.
Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
FC Associate 1
Amazon Fulfillment Center
Jefferson
11.2020 - 09.2022
Receive and put away inventory
Get customer orders ready and pack them up
Load boxes into trucks for shipment
Use scanners to read bar codes on products
View prompts on screens, follow the direction for some tasks and troubleshoot problems
Operate power industrial trucks (PIT) such as a forklift or pallet driver, and work at heights up to 35 feet
Equipment training and certification are provided free of cost
Lift up to 49 pounds and push utility carts up to 60 pounds
Stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, and reach during shifts
Use carts, dollies, hand trucks, and other gear to move items around
Work at a height of up to 40 feet on a mezzanine (where applicable)
Adhere to strict safety, quality, and fulfillment production standards.
Team Lead, Shipping & Receiving
Goodwin Company
Dacula
07.2018 - 05.2020
Operated powered lift trucks, floor sweepers, pallet jacks, cherry picker and forklift with 0% incident rate
Maximized sales 110% by shipping on time and accurately
Loaded products weighing up to 100 pounds onto trailers for delivery
Sorted cargo before loading and unloading
Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage, production areas and loading docks
Inspected outbound shipments and conducted random sampling to ensure product quality
Recorded number of units handled and moved using daily production sheets and work tickets.
Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
Assisted the manager in setting achievable goals for the team while monitoring progress towards them.
Trained new staff in relevant processes and procedures.
Provided support to junior staff during peak periods of workloads.
Developed strategies to increase team productivity and improve customer service levels.
Counted inventory, resolved discrepancies and completed paperwork to keep system accurate and current.
Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures throughout the team.
Assigned projects and distributed tasks to team members as per area of expertise.
Satellite TV Installer/Technician
MasTec
Lawrenceville
07.2016 - 06.2018
Respond to service calls at residential and business locations
Highly experienced in conducting site survey to determine the best position for satellite service equipment
Replace damaged equipment and reposition dish antennas to ensure optimal / clear reception
Troubleshoot existing problems with reception and service and provide immediate solutions
Plan cable networks in an efficient manner to ensure that cables are properly and safely installed
Check signal strength levels by using designated tools and equipment and handle attenuation problems according to procedure
Test satellite equipment to ensure that it is in proper working condition and install wall mounts to place dishes and antennas
Instruct customers on how to use receiver boxes and fix minor issues with the satellite system.
Tested and troubleshot systems to alleviate potential issues.
Wired equipment while following safe electrical procedures to eliminate risk.
Provided exceptional customer experiences to service recipients.
Completed scheduled appointments on time to drive quality service.
Material Handler
Mitsubishi Electric
Suwanee
03.2015 - 07.2016
Operated powered lift trucks, floor sweepers, pallet jacks and forklift with 0% incident rate
Loaded products weighing up to 150 pounds onto trailers for delivery
Sorted cargo before loading and unloading
Recorded number of units handled and moved using daily production sheets and work tickets.
Prepared outgoing shipments by packaging, labeling, and loading onto delivery vehicles.
Organized warehouse shelves, racks, and bins for proper storage of materials.
Palletized boxes to increase movement and shipment efficiency.
Logged unit quantities and entered data into inventory database.
Used scanners to track parcel information, condition or receipt.
Counted number of boxes or units in loading docks to confirm proper completion of work orders.
Packed merchandise into boxes and containers in preparation for safe shipment.
Received and distributed incoming materials to designated areas.
Operated forklift in a safe manner to move large shipments within the facility.
Managed work area cleanliness by following company guidelines for organization.
Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
Provided support in organizing special projects involving large quantities of merchandise.
Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
Loaded completed orders on pallets according to delivery numbers.
Utilized forklift to move inventory items.
Performed regular cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory records.
Order Puller
Automation
Atlanta, GA
06.2014 - 03.2015
Administer all order from shipping desk and perform regular quality checks on all orders and maintain record of all non-stock items and evaluate all picking orders
Inspect all products and identify all dents and blemishes on all orders and monitor all customer deliverables and load products on trucks
Monitor and operate all loading vehicles and maintain optimal level of safety on all power equipment’s
Arrange all pallets to ensure safe delivery of products to customers and inspect all pallets for accurate stickers and addresses.
Inspected products for defects prior to shipping them out.
Prepared products for packaging and shipping according to company specifications.
Attended company safety meetings to maintain knowledge of new and important information.
Unloaded merchandise from delivery trucks quickly and efficiently.
Utilized RF scanners to accurately pull items from shelves in the warehouse.
Printed accurate labels and applied to boxes, crates and containers prior to shipment.
Pulled orders from shelves to fulfill customer requests.
Checked for accuracy of items pulled and ensured that all orders were complete.
Operated warehouse equipment with caution and according to manufacturer instructions to reduce risk of accidents and malfunctions.
Used RF scanner to pick items from bins and complete orders.
Performed regular cycle counts of inventory levels in the warehouse.
Operated forklift and pallet jack to transport heavy loads.
Stacked boxes on pallets for shipment or storage.
Followed all safety protocols while operating machinery such as forklifts.
Quality Inspector
Express Professionals
Lagrange, GA
02.2011 - 05.2014
Discarded and rejected products, materials and equipment which did not meet specifications
Monitored production operation for compliance with specifications and promptly reported defects
Recorded defects and coordinated issue resolution with development team and functional leads
Inspected and packaged products meticulously according to manufacturing specifications
Performed preliminary, in progress, hidden damage and final product inspections.
Calibrated products to match design and operational specifications.
Reported any nonconforming parts to Quality Manager or Production Supervisor.
Assessed materials, parts and products for conformance with quality control requirements and production specifications.
Weighed raw data, reviewed parts history and organized results prior to quality analysis.
Identified production concerns and worked with supervisors to understand and remedy situations.
Attended regular meetings with management team members to discuss current status of quality control efforts.
Used specialized tools to take precise measurements of various aspects of samples.
Tracked findings and updated computer tracking system with documented assessments.
Inspected, tested and measured materials, products and installations against specifications.
Learned new testing methods through continued education and research.
Quality Assurance Technician
Sewon America
Lagrange, GA
08.2009 - 01.2011
Recorded inspection and test data such as weights, temperatures, grades and quantities
Monitored production operations for compliance with specification and promptly reported defects
Routinely checked measuring equipment to resolve testing problems
Presented clear, organized data in graphs, charts, tables and written reports
Inspected outbound shipments and conducted random sampling to ensure product quality.
Learned new testing methods through continued education and research.
Conducted root cause analysis on defective parts and provided corrective action recommendations to management.
Assisted with correcting systemic problems in order to eliminate errors.
Researched new technologies that could improve overall product reliability.
Tested functionality, performance and compliance of each product against design specifications to maintain strong development standards and high customer satisfaction.
Material Handler
Big Lots D.C.
Montgomery, AL
10.2008 - 02.2009
Operated powered lift trucks, floor sweepers, pallet jacks and forklift with 0% incident rate
Maximized sales 110% by shipping on time and accurately
Loaded products weighing up to 80 pounds onto trailers for delivery
Sorted cargo before loading and unloading
Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage, production areas and loading docks
Inspected outbound shipments and conducted random sampling to ensure product quality
Recorded number of units handled and moved using daily production sheets and work tickets.