Experienced forklift operator with 10+ years in shipping, receiving, and warehouse logistics. Skilled in loading and unloading, heavy lifting, barcode scanning, and OSHA-compliant safety practices. Dependable support for accurate inventory movement and efficient dock operations.
Work History
Forklift Operator
8 Years 7 Months
States Manufacturing Corporation | 03.2018 - Current
Operated sit-down and stand-up forklifts to move pallets, materials, and finished goods safely throughout warehouse.
Inspected equipment before use, reporting defects and supporting preventive maintenance procedures.
Loaded and unloaded trailers, verifying freight placement against shipping and receiving paperwork.
Maintained accurate inventory movement by following barcode scans and warehouse location standards.
Monitored work area conditions, identifying hazards and reinforcing OSHA-compliant safety practices.
Material Handler/Forklift Operator
2 Years 9 Months
CFMoto | 05.2015 - 02.2018
Coordinated inbound material flow, verifying part numbers and quantities against receiving documents.
Operated forklift and pallet jack to move, stage, and store components safely.
Maintained inventory accuracy through cycle counts and discrepancy resolution.
Prepared shipments, selecting correct packaging, labels, and documentation for outbound orders.
Organized warehouse locations to improve part accessibility and workspace efficiency.
Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
Material Handler
1 Year 11 Months
Fulfillment Center Associate, Target Distribution Center | 04.2013 - 03.2015
Operated pallet jacks and conveyors to move inbound merchandise safely through fulfillment workflows.
Verified shipment accuracy by scanning barcodes and reconciling inventory against receiving documentation.
Loaded and unloaded trailers while maintaining efficient flow across dock and staging areas.
Organized freight by destination, product type, and priority to support timely order fulfillment.
Improved picking and replenishment efficiency by coordinating with team members across receiving and shipping.
Delivery Driver
3 Years 2 Months
Mattress Firm | 01.2010 - 03.2013
Delivered mattresses and adjustable bases to customer residences with careful handling and timely service.
Assembled bedroom products on-site, following delivery instructions and setup requirements.
Inspected truck, equipment, and merchandise before departures to support safe, accurate deliveries.
Navigated routes efficiently using delivery schedules, maps, and handheld instructions.
Education
High School Diploma
Government Senior Secondary School | Kenema, West Africa | 09-2008
Skills
Forklift operation
Forklift operator certification
Loading and unloading
Shipping and receiving
Computer savvy
Heavy lifting
Timeline
Forklift Operator
States Manufacturing Corporation
03.2018 - CurrentRead More
Material Handler/Forklift Operator
CFMoto
05.2015 - 02.2018Read More
Material Handler
Fulfillment Center Associate, Target Distribution Center