James Edwards
Scranton,PA
Summary
Cooperative forklift operator with several years of experience lifting and carrying heavy loads using warehouse equipment. Qualified to operate various classes of forklifts and practiced in wide range of heavy equipment. Talented problem-solver with strong ethics, integrity and relationship-building abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
AmeriCold Logistics
Covington , PA
05.2024 - 10.2024
Forklift Operator
Lowes Distribution Center
Pittston , Pennsylvania
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Transported materials between storage areas, loading docks and delivery vehicles as needed.
- Stacked loaded pallets in designated areas using proper stacking methods according to company policies and procedures.
- Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
- Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
Picker Packer
Preferred Meals Inc.
Moosic, Pennsylvania
11.2018 - 11.2021
- Picked orders according to customer specifications, utilizing order sheets, pick lists, and item numbers.
- Verified accuracy of picked items by comparing them against pick list.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area, equipment and supplies used in picking process.
- Stocked shelves with incoming merchandise as needed.
- Operated warehouse machinery such as forklifts to move materials within the facility.
- Organized stock on shelves in an orderly fashion for efficient retrieval.
- Inspected and verified shipments for accuracy and quality assurance.
- Utilized RF scanners to track inventory movements throughout the facility.
- Labeled packages accurately with destination addresses for shipping purposes.
- Assembled boxes or other containers for packing goods prior to shipment.
- Reported any damaged products to supervisor immediately upon discovery.
- Assisted in unloading delivery trucks when necessary using pallet jacks or hand carts.
- Loaded boxes onto conveyor belts for sorting into correct shipping destinations.
- Wrapped packages securely with bubble wrap, tape and labels before loading onto delivery trucks.
- Weighed packages to ensure they met shipping weight requirements.
- Checked expiration dates on perishable items prior to packing them for shipment.
- Processed returned items according to company policies and procedures.
- Monitored stock levels of warehouse supplies such as boxes, packaging materials and labels.
- Followed all safety protocols while operating warehouse machinery and driving forklifts.
- Provided assistance in other areas of the warehouse when needed including receiving and stocking duties.
- Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives.
- Used handheld scanners to key in data for packages.
- Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to appropriate areas for further processing.
- Selected products and items from shelves and pallets for customer orders.
- Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak periods.
- Picked up heavy objects using proper lifting techniques to avoid personal injuries.
- Labeled boxes and placed in outbound collection areas.
- Cleaned and organized aisles, work stations, and floors to promote operational productivity.
- Confirmed items picked for orders by keying codes into system.
- Promoted workplace safety and smooth production by keeping workspaces clean, organized, and free of hazards.
- Reviewed packing slips and other documentation to properly box requested items for shipment.
- Completed shipping paperwork, attached appropriate labels and scanned barcodes for tracking.
Education
GED -
Scranton High
Scranton, PA09-2009
Skills
- Stock allocation
- Warehouse picking
- Inventory staging
- Palletizing
- Equipment operations
- Loading and unloading
- Barcode scanning
- RF scanner
- Certified forklift operator
Timeline
Forklift Operator
AmeriCold Logistics
05.2024 - 10.2024
Forklift Operator
Lowes Distribution Center
01.2021 - 12.2023
Picker Packer
Preferred Meals Inc.
11.2018 - 11.2021
GED -
Scranton High