James Cooper
Portland,ME
Summary
Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Front Desk Auditor
Salvation Army ARC
10.2023 - Current
- Documented accounts and logs throughout shift to keep up with requirements.
- Served as a key point of contact for all incoming calls and in-person interactions
- Responsible for the safety of the establishment while on duty
- Answered multi-line phone system and transferred callers to appropriate department or staff member.
Warehouse Worker
Gertrude Hawk Chocolate Factory
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Forklift Operator
World Class Distribution/ Trader Joe's
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
Restaurant Supervisor
Anthony's Bar & Grill
08.2016 - 07.2018
- Coordinated kitchen activities with front-of-house staff for seamless and service.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
Education
High School Diploma -
Coral Springs High School
Coral Springs, FLSkills
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Automated telephone systems
- Schedule Coordination
- Cooking
- Performance monitoring
- Work Station Assignments
- Food safety understanding
- Safety awareness
- Equipment operations
- Materials Movement
- Time management abilities
- Order picking and processing
- General laborer
- Problem-solving abilities
- Shipment Processing
Timeline
Front Desk Auditor
Salvation Army ARC
10.2023 - Current
Warehouse Worker
Gertrude Hawk Chocolate Factory
02.2021 - 03.2022
Forklift Operator
World Class Distribution/ Trader Joe's
02.2020 - 01.2021
Restaurant Supervisor
Anthony's Bar & Grill
08.2016 - 07.2018
High School Diploma -
Coral Springs High School