James Hughes
Locust Grove ,GA
Summary
Exceptional Forklift Driver bringing more than 20+ years of transportation and logistics experience. Hard-working multi-tasker with outstanding leadership, problem solving and communication skills. Forklift Operator offering extensive equipment operating skills, as well as comprehensive background in shipping and receiving. Prepared loads of more than 48,000 pounds, effectively minimizing damage and supporting productivity targets. Reliable and punctual with good physical stamina, teamwork abilities and hardworking nature. Knowledgeable about shipping operations and safety requirements. Certified in forklifts. OSHA-trained and experienced in a range of settings. Effective Material Handler offering strong skills and aptitude for all warehouse operations. Proven history of displaying excellent work ethic and commitment to service.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Worker
Caterpillar
01.2021 - Current
- Lead Man and Supervisory experience
- Manually transported warehouse materials weighing up to 50 pounds and maintained stamina while standing, sitting, bending and walking for extended periods of time.
- Measured dimensions of finished workpieces for conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates and fixtures.
- Moved products of all sizes using overhead cranes, forklifts and other equipment, consistently meeting challenging performance goals.
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors and staging areas.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Performed hand-finishing of final products after assembling component parts.
- Kept work area clean, neat and organized to prevent accidents, mishaps and misplaced tools.
Forklift Operator/Dock Worker
Capstone Logistics LLC.
12.2020 - 01.2021
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Received cargo by lifting and moving it using hand trucks and pallet jacks.
- Handled packages with care while transporting from truck to loading dock.
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Arranged items at destination according to customer requests and instructions.
Yard Jockey / Forklift Driver
Marinoware
05.2004 - 12.2020
- Boosted team efficiency by moving materials with forklifts, yard truck and other equipment.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped, attached merchandise tags and staged for LTL and UPS shipments.
- Unloaded trucks and rail cars and moved materials to staging area.
- Moved trailers with yard truck for loading, unloading and staging for driver pick up.
- Transported and stacked materials.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
Loader / Warehouse Lead
CDO / G&D
02.2001 - 05.2004
- Please container trailer to dock and staged in yard fro driver pick up.
- Loaded, unloaded and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient shipments. Prepared paperwork for drivers including custom paperwork for over seas shipping.
- Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
- Moved and lifted heavy loads of merchandise using Tractor trailer, forklifts and other equipment.
- Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, including freight and parcel shipments, returns and transfers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Forest Park SR High
Forest Park, GA06.1984
Skills
- Order Picking and Processing
- Forklift Operation
- Materials Handling
- OSHA-trained
- Warehouse operations
- Operate 20,50, and 60 ton crane
- Operate scissor lift
- Shipping and receiving
- Lifts up to 48,000 pounds
- Shipping Documentation
- Material packaging
Timeline
Warehouse Worker
Caterpillar
01.2021 - Current
Forklift Operator/Dock Worker
Capstone Logistics LLC.
12.2020 - 01.2021
Yard Jockey / Forklift Driver
Marinoware
05.2004 - 12.2020
Loader / Warehouse Lead
CDO / G&D
02.2001 - 05.2004
High School Diploma -
Forest Park SR High