Jacob Gibson
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Talented Receiver bringing 3 years of experience in inventory control and movement along with skills in forklift operations. Enthusiastic about learning new tasks and thrives under minimal direction. Keen to advance logistical performance and expand personal competencies. Goal oriented with a strong emphasize for safety and finishing in a timely manner.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator/Receiver
DuraVent
Huntsville, AL
09.2020 - 01.2024
- Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
- Stacked loaded pallets in designated areas using proper stacking methods according to company policies and procedures.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Estimated weights, heights and centers of balance to make precise placements.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
- Squared stacked displayed materials for safe and orderly conditions.
- Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
- Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
- Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Operated lift and hand trucks to transfer materials to and from target areas.
- Identified order discrepancies and damaged items and notified supervisor.
- Recorded shipment data for reporting, accounting or recordkeeping purposes.
- Helped reduce loss and maintain facility compliance by upholding requirements for controlling inventory, updating documentation, and tracking movements.
- Operated forklift safely to move products around the warehouse.
- Adhered strictly to safety regulations while operating machinery or handling hazardous materials.
- Examined shipment contents and compare with manifests, invoices or orders to verify accuracy.
- Placed products and rotated stock per established standards.
- Investigated inventory discrepancies to maintain recordkeeping validity.
- Logged inbound and outbound discrepancies for wrong products, incorrect quantities and damages.
- Maintained work areas and kept organized.
Material Handler
National Packaging Company
Decatur, AL
06.2018 - 09.2020
- Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
- Cleaned empty storage areas to achieve proper sanitation regulations and make area fit for future use.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning the use of protective gear while on duty.
- Disposed of debris and hazardous materials properly to avoid contamination.
- Packed boxes and stock using organizational guidelines.
Education
University of Alabama At Huntsville
Huntsville, ALSkills
- Palletizing
- OSHA Compliance
- Forklift Operation
- Documentation
- Product Inspection
- Material Handling
- Lift Equipment Operation
- Basic Math Aptitude
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Certified Forklift Operator
- Loading and Unloading
- General Laborer
- Warehouse Operations
- Team Player
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Inventory Reporting
- Problem-Solving
- Incident Reporting
- Materials Transport
- Equipment Operations
- Material Inventory
- Safety Awareness
Timeline
Forklift Operator/Receiver
DuraVent
09.2020 - 01.2024
Material Handler
National Packaging Company
06.2018 - 09.2020
University of Alabama At Huntsville