Heath Roundtree
Hampton,VA
Summary
Detail-oriented Forklift Operator specializing in equipment inspection, material handling, and safety compliance. Enhances inventory management and supports team collaboration in fast-paced environments. Combines strong time management and adaptability to ensure safe operations and efficient workflow.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Portsmouth, Virginia
07.2026 - Current
- Operated forklifts for efficient material transportation within shipyard.
- Managed loading and unloading of shipments, ensuring inventory accuracy and timely stock availability.
- Facilitated freight movement of stock and materials between storage, production areas, and loading docks for timely delivery.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Supported safe loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers, and rail cars using forklift.
- Inspected equipment daily to ensure safety and proper functioning.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification to comply with company policies.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve timely task completion.
America-Force
Material Supply Network
Newport News, Virginia
09.2025 - 07.2026
- Developed innovative ideas and solutions that improved team performance and achieved positive outcomes.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to accomplish goals and resolve product and service issues.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Coordinated with team members to meet project objectives and adhere to deadlines.
Material Handler
Givens Logistics Inc.
Chesapeake, Virginia
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from delivery trucks efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with appropriate material handling equipment.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials between designated areas.
- Received and distributed incoming materials to designated areas.
- Inspected materials for any damages or defects upon receipt.
- Conducted routine equipment inspections to ensure safety compliance.
- Assisted in training new hires on safe material handling procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Indian River High School
Chesapeake, VA06-1986
Skills
- Certified forklift operator
- Forklift operation
- Heavy equipment operation
- Equipment inspection
- Safety compliance
- Safety awareness
- Material handling
- Warehouse operations
- Inventory management
- Inventory tracking
- Shipment processing
- Shipping documentation
- Equipment operations
- Collaborative problem solving
- New hire orientation
- Time management
- Clear communication
- Production support
- Route logs
- Materials handling
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
07.2026 - Current
America-Force
Material Supply Network
09.2025 - 07.2026
Material Handler
Givens Logistics Inc.
06.2025 - 08.2025
High School Diploma -
Indian River High School