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Jaime Cortes

Buford,Georgia

Summary

Dedicated Warehouse Forklift Operator with extensive experience at Colgate Palmolive, excelling in efficient truck loading and unloading. Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, contributing to a significant reduction in product damage. Proficient in safe forklift operation and committed to maintaining a clean and organized warehouse environment.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Colgate Palmolive
01.2000 - 02.2005

Warehouse forklift operator.

  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
  • Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
  • Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
  • Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
  • Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift according to company guidelines.
  • Reduced product damage by performing routine forklift maintenance and safety checks.
  • Contributed to the reduction of workplace accidents by adhering to strict safety protocols during all forklift operations.
  • Participated in regular safety meetings, staying up-to-date on best practices in regards to safe and efficient operation of a warehouse forklift.
  • Supported the shipping department with prompt loading and unloading tasks utilizing a variety of specialized attachments on the forklift as needed.
  • Collaborated with other warehouse team members, ensuring smooth workflow through effective communication during forklift operations.
  • Expedited shipment processes by accurately pulling orders from inventory shelves using a forklift following pick tickets specifications.
  • Kept up-to-date on company policies and procedures relating to forklift operations through continuous training sessions and self-directed learning.

Education

High School Diploma -

Instituto Tecnico Industrial Piloto
Bogota Colombia
12-1980

Skills

  • Forklift operation
  • Warehouse organization
  • Truck loading and unloading
  • Problem-solving
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Storage procedures
  • Attention to detail
  • Quality control
  • Basic math
  • OSHA training
  • Safe forklift operation
  • Goods packaging
  • Materials handling
  • Loading and unloading
  • Pallet jack operation
  • Loading dock procedures
  • Workplace cleanliness
  • Warehouse safety
  • Order picking
  • Safety protocols

Languages

English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Colgate Palmolive
01.2000 - 02.2005

High School Diploma -

Instituto Tecnico Industrial Piloto
Jaime Cortes