James Cooper
Memphis,TN
Summary
Highly skilled Forklift Operator with background in warehouse operations, inventory management, and safety compliance. Strong ability to operate heavy machinery while prioritizing efficiency and adhering to safety protocols. Demonstrated leadership skills with focus on team collaboration and process improvements. Proven track record of contributing to company goals through diligent work ethic and adaptability.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1984
1984
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator
FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis, TN
07.2019 - Current
- Operated forklifts to move inventory within the distribution center.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from delivery trucks efficiently.
- Maintained accurate records of stock levels and movements.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Accurately measured and recorded product weight, dimensions or other production data for use in tag and label creation.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
Warehouse Worker
Simos Staffing
Memphis, TN
09.2016 - 12.2019
- Operated forklifts to move materials within the warehouse efficiently.
- Packaged and labeled products for shipment according to company standards.
- Conducted regular inventory checks to maintain accurate stock levels.
- Utilized warehouse management software for tracking shipments and inventory updates.
- Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
- Operated scanners, computers, and other equipment to track orders.
- Followed established guidelines for picking orders accurately.
- Inspected damaged goods prior to disposal or return to vendor.
- Performed cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records.
- Identified discrepancies between physical count and computer data.
- Investigated any reported problems regarding shipping errors or damages.
Education
White Station
Memphis, TNSkills
- Forklift operation
- Inventory management
- Warehouse software
- Safety protocols
- Effective communication
- Inventory control
- Shipping operations
Certification
- Forklift operator Issued 7-1-2025 Exp7-1-2028
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Forklift Operator
FedEx Supply Chain
07.2019 - Current
Warehouse Worker
Simos Staffing
09.2016 - 12.2019
White Station