Gregory Carmichael
York,PA
Summary
Accomplished Forklift Operator with proven expertise in material handling and inventory staging, honed at Syncreon and UNFI Distribution Center. Excelled in OSHA-compliant operations and team coordination, enhancing operational efficiency by optimizing load transfers. Demonstrates exceptional hand-eye coordination and a collaborative spirit, significantly reducing safety concerns and delays.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Syncreon
03.2018 - 07.2022
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer.
- Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
- Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
- Hooked tow trucks to trailer hitches and fastened attachments with hitchpins.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
- Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.
Forklift Operator
UNFI Distribution Center
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
- Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
- Generated production data to complete necessary paperwork by accurately measuring and weighing materials.
- Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.
Education
GED -
Francis M Wood High School
1100 Covington St07.2008
Skills
- Production Scheduling
- Documentation
- OSHA Compliance
- Production Reporting
- Material Handling
- Inventory staging
- Product Inspection
- Forklift Operation
- Materials Handling
- Pallet Construction
- CPR training
- Team Player
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Lift Equipment Operation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Loading and unloading
- General laborer
- Equipment operations
Timeline
Forklift Operator
UNFI Distribution Center
06.2019 - 01.2020
Forklift Operator
Syncreon
03.2018 - 07.2022
GED -
Francis M Wood High School
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