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Ian Vail

South Bend,IN

Summary

Cooperative Forklift Operator with 6 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. Hardworking and observant Supervisor with experience operating and maintaining equipment. Dedicated to moving materials to meet challenging demands and promote team productivity. Using skills used to communicate with bilingual individuals in professional daily activities.

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Outgoing pursuing flexible employment with Morning and evening shift options.

Overview

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Certification

Work History

Forklift Operator

Lippert Components
Fort Wayne, IN
08/10/20 - 06/16/23
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
  • Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
  • Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
  • Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
  • Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
  • Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
  • Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
  • Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
  • Noted and recorded receipt of materials on drivers' paperwork.
  • Performed inspections and made repairs on tractors.

CAP Team 2 Supervisor

Walmart
South Bend, IN
03/08/18 - 06/10/20
  • Helped customers on floor with locating, reaching and selecting merchandise.
  • Set up and maintained modular displays and aisleway stacks to move targeted merchandise.
  • Arranged supplies, merchandised products and removed damaged items from assigned areas.
  • Suggested products to meet customers' needs or complement current selections.
  • Maintained, cleaned and organized backroom according to company policy.
  • Used inventory management systems and completed bin audits.
  • Labeled and priced merchandise, securing fragile and high-shrink products.
  • Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
  • Planned workflow, coordinated employee scheduling and assigned duties to maintain performance and accommodate fluctuating workloads.
  • Monitored workers and reviewed completed work for proper performance.
  • Completed or assisted with difficult or skilled tasks.
  • Reviewed supplies inventory levels and purchased necessary items.
  • Created and sent price quotes to potential customers.
  • Estimated project materials, time and staffing requirements based on work orders and job specifications.

Yard Load Builder

Menards
South Bend, IN
08/10/19 - 05/15/21
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
  • Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
  • Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
  • Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
  • Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
  • Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
  • Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
  • Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
  • Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
  • Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
  • Accurately measured and recorded product weight, dimensions or other production data for use in tag and label creation.

Education

High School Diploma -

Riley High School
South Bend, IN
05.2015

Some College (No Degree) - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)

Indiana University South Bend
South Bend, IN

Skills

  • Materials Handling
  • Pallet Construction
  • Incident Reporting
  • Forklift Operator Certification
  • Problem-Solving
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • PPE Compliance
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Time Management
  • Load Inspection
  • Forklift Operation
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Physical Strength and Stamina
  • Storage and Stacking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Material Loading and Unloading

Languages

Latin
Limited

Accomplishments

  • Loaded and unloaded an average of 20-25 trucks per day.
  • Contributed to an accident-free environment 3 years in a row.
  • Recognized as Employee of the Safety for outstanding performance and team contributions.
  • Promoted from Associate to Supervisor, in less than 24-months.
  • Led team to achieve Workload output to 100% completion for the time period of over 3 Months, earning recognition from upper management and financial reward.

Certification

  • Forklift Operator, Walmart- 2018
  • Cap Team 2 Leader License - 2020
  • Supervisor Training - 2020
  • Certified Forklift and Walking lift Operator, Menards - 2021
  • Stolen/Thief Prevention, Walmart - 2020

Timeline

Forklift Operator

Lippert Components
08/10/20 - 06/16/23

CAP Team 2 Supervisor

Walmart
03/08/18 - 06/10/20

Yard Load Builder

Menards
08/10/19 - 05/15/21

High School Diploma -

Riley High School

Some College (No Degree) - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)

Indiana University South Bend

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