GRACE BLANCHARD
Griffin,GA
Summary
Efficient Forklift Operator known for high productivity and ability to complete tasks efficiently. Possess specialized skills in inventory management, safety compliance, and equipment maintenance. Excel in time management, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring smooth workflow and safe operations in fast-paced environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
FedEx Supply Chain
Jackson, GA
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
- Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
- Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Inspected product load for accuracy to foster timely and complete delivery.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Helped teammates finish assigned loads before the deadline.
- Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.
- Provided coaching and feedback on employee performance, encouraging professional development.
Shipping/Receiving Associate
Bridgestone Americas
Griffin, GA
03.2011 - 07.2023
- Unloaded processed materials from machines, inspecting product to verify compliance with specifications required for further processing and discarding or reprocessing defective output.
- Corresponded with establishment representatives to rectify damages, shortages or nonconformance to specifications.
- Checked items to be shipped against work orders to confirm correct quantities, destination and routing.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to prevent stock discrepancies.
- Assisted in cycle counts as required for maintaining accurate inventory levels.
- Operated forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Stocked shelves with newly arrived inventory and removed outdated items.
- Utilized RF scanners to accurately track movement of merchandise within facility.
- Documented and recorded critical metrics in database related to pressure, temperature, level and flow data to maintain and update accurate repair logs.
- Operated press machine to cut, bend, form, punch, or straighten metal plates.
- Evaluated employee performance before, during, and after training sessions.
- Mentored and onboarded new staff members to establish top client satisfaction.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Training associates on tips to be able to perform quickly and safely with less scrape to fulfill the goals for each shift.
Shipping/Receiving Associate
Impact Solutions LLC
Stockbridge, GA
03.2007 - 06.2009
- Coached new staff preparing outgoing and receiving incoming shipments.
- Checked items to be shipped against work orders to confirm correct quantities, destination and routing.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to prevent stock discrepancies.
- Sorted and labeled items according to size, type, style, color or product code.
- Assisted in cycle counts as required for maintaining accurate inventory levels.
- Provided assistance in loading customer orders onto delivery trucks for shipment.
- Operated forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods.
Education
High School Diploma -
Caro High School
Caro, MI06-1990
Skills
- Manufacturing and warehouse procedures
- Certified forklift operator of sit-down, stand-up, reach truck, cherry picker, pallet jack, clamp, etc
- BQ030 Training, quality inspection classes
- Mentoring and coaching
- Warehouse management systems, RF scanners
- Customer Service-oriented
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Order picking and processing
- Production deadline management
Timeline
Forklift Operator
FedEx Supply Chain
02.2024 - 11.2024
Shipping/Receiving Associate
Bridgestone Americas
03.2011 - 07.2023
Shipping/Receiving Associate
Impact Solutions LLC
03.2007 - 06.2009
High School Diploma -
Caro High School