Ira Vinson
Fork Lift Operator
Dallas,TX
Summary
Dedicated Forklift Operator with extensive experience at Sunbeam Foods, skilled in material handling and safety compliance. Proven track record of enhancing warehouse efficiency through effective order picking and teamwork. Recognized for implementing safety protocols that reduced accidents, while consistently meeting shipment deadlines and maintaining organized storage areas.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Sunbeam Foods
10.2022 - 01.2026
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Conserved warehouse space through efficient stacking and placement of materials according to size, weight, and fragility requirements.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
Forklift Operator
Owens Corning
04.2007 - 07.2022
Loading Dock Worker
Old Dominion Freight
03.2000 - 09.2007
- Coordinated closely with warehouse personnel to ensure seamless integration between storage areas and the loading dock operations.
- Increased safety on the loading dock by implementing strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Effectively prioritized tasks based on shipment schedules, ensuring efficient use of time and resources.
- Contributed to cost-saving initiatives by identifying opportunities for improved operational efficiencies in the loading procedures.
- Operated various types of warehouse equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks, resulting in timely completion of tasks.
- Supported training efforts for new employees, providing guidance on best practices and company procedures within the loading dock area.
- Assisted in inventory control efforts, ensuring accurate records of incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Managed time effectively to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality work performance on the loading dock.
- Utilized computer systems to track shipments accurately, ensuring proper documentation for all inbound and outbound loads.
- Reduced cargo loading times with proper palletization and material handling techniques.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks in a timely manner, meeting or exceeding customer delivery expectations.
- Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
Education
High School Diploma -
L G Pinkston High School
Dallas, TX05.1978
Skills
Forklift operation
Material handling
Loading and unloading
Forklift operator certification
Palletizing
Safety awareness
Shipment processing
Warehouse operations
Problem-solving
Safe driver
Product inspection
Materials movement
Inventory staging
OSHA compliance
Teamwork and collaboration
Team player
Heavy equipment operations
Order picking and processing
Order picking
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Sunbeam Foods
10.2022 - 01.2026
Forklift Operator
Owens Corning
04.2007 - 07.2022
Loading Dock Worker
Old Dominion Freight
03.2000 - 09.2007
High School Diploma -
L G Pinkston High School