James Ford
Winnsboro,TX
Summary
Cooperative forklift operator with 35+ 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.
Organized professional experienced in safely moving materials in high-volume warehouse environments. Strong knowledge of inventory management as well as shipping and receiving procedures. Ambitious and hardworking with drive to deliver top-quality results.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1984
1984
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator
Saputo Dairy Foods
Sulphur Springs, Texas
04.2017 - 07.2024
- Operated forklifts to transport goods within the warehouse efficiently.
- Inspected and maintained forklift equipment for safety compliance.
- Loaded and unloaded merchandise from trucks and storage areas accurately.
- Coordinated with team members to manage inventory flow effectively.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize accidents during operations.
- Assisted in organizing warehouse layout for optimal space utilization.
- Trained new staff on forklift operation and safety procedures effectively.
- Monitored stock levels and reported discrepancies to management promptly.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
We Pack Logistics
Sulphur Springs, TX
09.2014 - 02.2017
- Operated forklifts to transport materials across warehouse efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments accurately to maintain inventory flow.
- Conducted routine inspections on equipment for safety compliance.
- Assisted in training new staff on forklift operation and safety protocols.
- Implemented best practices for material handling and storage techniques.
- Loaded and unloaded pallets of product onto trucks using a forklift.
- Processed orders by picking products from shelves within the warehouse.
- Operated forklift to transport goods throughout warehouse.
Forklift Operator
M&F western wear
Sulphur Springs, Texas
06.2004 - 08.2014
- Operated forklifts to transport goods within the warehouse efficiently.
- Inspected and maintained forklift equipment for safety compliance.
- Coordinated with team members to manage inventory flow effectively.
- Assisted in organizing warehouse layout for optimal space utilization.
- Trained new staff on forklift operation and safety procedures effectively.
Education
J. Earl Selz High School
Pilot Point, TXSkills
- Forklift operation
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Inventory management
- Material handling
- Team coordination
- Order processing
- Warehouse organization
- Training methods
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Leadership skills
- Forklift operator certification
- RF scanner
- RFID systems
- Dock work
- Order picking
- Warehouse operations
- Barcode scanning
- Warehouse best practices
Certification
- Forklift Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Saputo Dairy Foods
04.2017 - 07.2024
Warehouse Forklift Operator
We Pack Logistics
09.2014 - 02.2017
Forklift Operator
M&F western wear
06.2004 - 08.2014
J. Earl Selz High School