Glenn Howard
Nashville,MI
Summary
Dedicated forklift operator with a strong work ethic and proven expertise in heavy equipment operation at Ventra Assembly. Enhanced warehouse efficiency through meticulous load calculation and effective teamwork, significantly reducing loading times. Committed to workplace safety and skilled in machine troubleshooting, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Ventra Assembly
07.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
- Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation, contributing to a stronger workforce.
Shredder Operator
Stericycle
03.2010 - 10.2015
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular equipment inspections and maintenance.
- Assisted in training new employees on shredder operation, fostering a skilled workforce.
- Improved communication within the team by actively participating in meetings and providing constructive feedback on work processes.
- Optimized material processing, ensuring accurate sorting and separating of materials before shredding.
- Maintained a clean work environment, contributing to increased productivity and worker satisfaction.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills when troubleshooting equipment malfunctions quickly resolving issues.
- Boosted production efficiency with proper shredder operation and adherence to company guidelines.
- Performed routine preventative maintenance on equipment, prolonging machine life and reducing repair costs.
- Ensured continuous running of the machines through diligent monitoring of input/output levels during operation.
- Consistently met daily production goals through effective time management and task prioritization.
- Reduced downtime by promptly identifying and addressing equipment issues.
House Mover
Budd Van Lines
05.2008 - 03.2010
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular equipment inspections and maintenance.
- Assisted in training new employees on shredder operation, fostering a skilled workforce.
- Improved communication within the team by actively participating in meetings and providing constructive feedback on work processes.
- Optimized material processing, ensuring accurate sorting and separating of materials before shredding.
- Maintained a clean work environment, contributing to increased productivity and worker satisfaction.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills when troubleshooting equipment malfunctions quickly resolving issues.
- Boosted production efficiency with proper shredder operation and adherence to company guidelines.
- Performed routine preventative maintenance on equipment, prolonging machine life and reducing repair costs.
- Ensured continuous running of the machines through diligent monitoring of input/output levels during operation.
- Consistently met daily production goals through effective time management and task prioritization.
- Reduced downtime by promptly identifying and addressing equipment issues.
Education
Diploma - Gender Studies
Greenville Senior High School
Greenville, MI06.2007
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Waste management
- Load calculation
- Equipment inspection
- Efficient coordination
- Material sorting
- Machine troubleshooting
- Strong work ethic
- Good communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Workplace safety
- Computer skills
- Power and hand tools
- Manufacturing experience
- Forklift and pallet jack operation
- Heavy lifting
- Machinery operations
- Machinery operation
- Machinery cleaning
- Forklift operation
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Ventra Assembly
07.2022 - Current
Shredder Operator
Stericycle
03.2010 - 10.2015
House Mover
Budd Van Lines
05.2008 - 03.2010
Diploma - Gender Studies
Greenville Senior High School