James Green
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Results-driven Dock Forklift Driver with expertise in safety compliance and equipment maintenance. Skilled in inventory management, workflow optimization, and equipment inspections, ensuring adherence to safety standards. Proven ability to maintain accurate stock levels and enhance communication among team members, supporting operational efficiency and timely shipment processing.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Dock Forklift Driver
McKesson
Kent, Washington
07.2024 - 05.2026
- Loaded and unloaded shipments at dock area, ensuring timely processing for outgoing and incoming freight.
- Operated forklifts to safely transport materials within warehouse.
- Conducted routine inspections on forklifts to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Followed safety protocols while transporting goods throughout the facility.
- Reported potential equipment issues or delays to supervisors, facilitating prompt maintenance and minimizing downtime.
- Organized inventory for optimal access and retrieval, improving workflow efficiency within the warehouse.
Dock Forklift Driver
Peninsula Trucking
Auburn, Washington
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with palletized products using a dock forklift.
- Followed safety protocols while transporting goods throughout the facility.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on the dock forklift, including checking oil levels, brakes, and tires.
- Monitored inventory levels while ensuring timely delivery of materials throughout the facility.
- Assisted in organizing inventory for easy access and retrieval.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean work environment.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding potential equipment issues or delays.
- Communicated regularly with warehouse personnel regarding stock availability, order status updates.
Dock Coordinator
Yusen Logistics
Sumner, Washington
04.2010 - 01.2020
- Communicated with carriers to schedule and track incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Initiated yard checks to maintain inbound and outbound dock and staging areas.
- Trained new employees on dock procedures and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with warehouse staff to optimize workflow and improve efficiency.
- Managed inventory control processes to maintain accurate stock levels.
- Facilitated problem-solving discussions to address operational challenges in real-time.
- Maintained records of all incoming and outgoing shipments including weight, volume, contents, and other related information.
- Performed administrative tasks such as preparing documents for shipment processing or maintaining electronic databases containing shipping information.
Education
High School Diploma -
Washington High School
Parkland, WA06-2005
Completion Of Hazmat -
Bremerton Community College
Bremerton, WASkills
- Forklift operation
- Safety compliance
- Dock procedures
- Shipment processing
- Inventory management
- Warehouse organization
- Equipment maintenance
- Inventory reporting
- Record keeping
- Heavy industrial equipment
- Manufacturing procedures
Timeline
Dock Forklift Driver
McKesson
07.2024 - 05.2026
Dock Forklift Driver
Peninsula Trucking
01.2020 - 12.2023
Dock Coordinator
Yusen Logistics
04.2010 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Washington High School
Completion Of Hazmat -
Bremerton Community College