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James Kramer

Antioch,Tennessee

Summary

Qualified warehouse forklift operator with several years moving goods between loading docks and storage areas. Expert at receiving shipments, preparing goods for shipping and organizing warehouses. Dedicated to quickly and carefully handling loads to complete tasks safely and on time. Clean safety record and excellent attendance. I have driven machines from epj's to swing reach. I also trained all new drivers.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Fed-Ex Office, Center
Lebanon, TN
10.2022 - 09.2024
  • Loaded and unloaded pallets of product onto trucks using a forklift.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records and prepared reports for management.
  • Ensured all safety protocols were followed while operating the forklift.
  • Followed standard operating procedures to safely stack and store materials in the warehouse.
  • Performed daily pre-shift inspections on forklifts and other equipment.
  • Assisted with shipping and receiving activities as needed.
  • Received incoming shipments and checked contents against purchase orders.
  • Unloaded incoming supplies and placed them into designated storage areas.
  • Completed paperwork related to deliveries including bills of lading, packing slips.
  • Operated manual pallet jacks to move material around the warehouse.
  • Cleaned up spills or debris in work areas immediately following an incident.
  • Provided assistance in training new employees on proper operation of forklifts and other material handling equipment.
  • Operated forklift to transport goods throughout warehouse.
  • Loaded or unloaded shipments on trucks.
  • Located, pulled and prepared orders.
  • Organized warehouse and arranged items following procedures and safety rules.
  • Stored material by moving to appropriate area in warehouse.
  • Boxed, labeled and added shrink wrapping to items.
  • Staged goods in loading dock area.
  • Handled maintenance tasks on equipment by checking fuel, lubricants, oil, antifreeze, tires and general condition.
  • Completed daily logs for recordkeeping.
  • Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
  • Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
  • Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
  • Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
  • Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
  • Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
  • Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
  • Reported safety and quality issues to management.
  • Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
  • Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
  • Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
  • Positioned lifting devices to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
  • Weighed materials or products to record data on tags or labels.
  • Scheduled or performed needed maintenance on equipment to promote longevity of use.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI

Skills

  • Materials Handling
  • Shipment Receiving
  • Truck loading and unloading
  • Forklift Operation
  • Pallet Jack Operation
  • Warehouse Safety
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Loading and unloading

Timeline

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Fed-Ex Office, Center
10.2022 - 09.2024

Some College (No Degree) -

Schoolcraft College
James Kramer