James Matusewic
Big Bend,WI
Summary
I've been operating a forklift for 16 years now. Adept at optimizing warehouse operations, I leveraged my forklift certification starting with Grande cheese co. They were the first to certify me.. I then got certified from Signicast . My certification was to enhance safety and efficiency, achieving a significant reduction in loading times. My collaborative spirit and problem-solving skills not only improved team productivity but also ensured compliance with OSHA standards, demonstrating a strong blend of technical expertise and teamwork. Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic. Industrious Forklift Operator trained in all aspects of shipment inspections and transportation. Versed in using scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS) to promote safe and on-time shipment and delivery. Strong and robust individual comfortable lifting up to [Number] pounds and operating all job-related equipment such as shrink wrap machines. Hardworking individual with extensive background operating heavy duty machinery on diverse range of construction sites and projects. Proactive team player troubleshoots issues with machinery and equipment to promote longevity of use and precisely manipulates controls and levers to navigate and operate machinery. Committed to maintaining service standards. Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Stratford Homes
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
- Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Enhanced workplace safety by diligently inspecting forklifts before each shift and reporting any issues promptly.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels with precise forklift operation and proper storage techniques.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Supported warehouse staff in meeting tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks based on shipment schedules.
- Conserved warehouse space through efficient stacking and placement of materials according to size, weight, and fragility requirements.
- Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
- Prevented stock discrepancies by performing routine inventory checks using both manual methods and automated systems.
- Expedited order fulfillment with proficient navigation of narrow aisles during the picking process without causing damage or delays.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
Contractor for U.S.P.S
Star Route
07.2019 - 08.2022
- Delivered high-quality work on time and within budget, earning positive feedback from clients.
- Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict adherence to deadlines and budgets.
- Coordinated timely delivery of materials and resources to job sites, preventing delays in project timelines.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Established long-term relationships with clients, resulting in increased repeat business.
- Implemented safety protocols on job sites, reducing incidents of workplace accidents and injuries.
- Reduced client complaints by implementing a more effective customer service strategy.
- Trained new team members to apply best coding best practices and proper use of development tools.
Delivery Driver
FedEx
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
- Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
- Enhanced delivery efficiency by optimizing routes using GPS navigation and mapping tools.
- Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism while representing the company during interactions with customers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
- Maintained strong relationships with clients through proactive communication and personalized service.
- Expedited deliveries to meet customer deadlines and requirements.
- Communicated with dispatchers to stay informed of changes to routes and delivery schedules.
- Demonstrated exceptional time management skills in consistently meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality or safety.
- Ensured the safety of all goods transported by securing loads properly and following best practices for handling fragile items.
- Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
- Increased repeat business through excellent customer service and prompt resolution of any issues or concerns.
- Developed strong working knowledge of local traffic laws and regulations to facilitate smooth navigation on-the-job safely.
- Kept meticulous records of deliveries, including invoices, delivery confirmations, and any other required documentation to ensure accurate tracking and billing processes.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Supported warehouse operations when needed, contributing to a well-rounded understanding of company logistics processes.
- Followed corporate procedures to maintain company and customer data confidentiality.
- Boosted overall efficiency by effectively managing multiple tasks simultaneously, such as loading and unloading vehicles, route planning, and paperwork completion.
- Promoted eco-friendly driving habits by minimizing fuel consumption through careful route planning and adherence to speed limits where applicable.
- Streamlined delivery operations by collaborating with team members to develop efficient processes and procedures.
- Reduced vehicle downtime and repair costs by performing routine maintenance checks and adhering to preventive measures.
- Accomplished seamless handovers between shifts through clear communication with colleagues about completed tasks, ongoing responsibilities, and relevant updates.
- Mitigated potential risks associated with hazardous materials transport through strict adherence to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Worked with road knowledge, GPS systems and paper maps to navigate planned route and make adjustments.
- Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.
- Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
- Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
- Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Promoted customer satisfaction by addressing or escalating concerns for quick resolution.
- Kept detailed records of deliveries and money received from customers.
- Answered common customer questions, accepted payments and completed paperwork at delivery and pickup locations.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Protected people and equipment from hazardous materials by using correct procedures.
- Identified mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and reported serious concerns to management.
- Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
C Team Float? Relief Cheesemaker/Warehouse Forklift Operator
Grande Cheese Co.
10.2003 - 12.2013
- Worked closely with quality assurance teams to ensure all products met or exceeded quality standards.
- Ensured adherence to regulatory requirements by staying up-to-date on industry standards and food safety guidelines.
- Provided exceptional customer service through prompt response times when addressing inquiries or concerns from clients regarding our products.
- Supported research initiatives for continuous improvement in cheese-making techniques and technologies.
- Maintained detailed records of daily production activities, ensuring traceability for compliance purposes.
- Boosted production efficiency by optimizing cheese-making processes and equipment usage.
- Managed inventory of raw materials, maintaining optimal levels for uninterrupted production.
- Reduced waste by monitoring production processes closely and making adjustments as needed.
- Enhanced cheese quality by implementing strict hygiene and sanitation protocols during production.
- Trained new employees on cheese-making techniques and safety procedures, ensuring consistency in product quality.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment, scheduling timely maintenance to prevent downtime.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized to promote safety, productivity and team success.
- Cleaned and sterilized factory processing containers and work areas to keep foods safe.
- Chose, inspected, weighed, and measured ingredients for each production run.
- Created batches of food products with specified flavor, texture, clarity, bouquet and color profiles by following production recipes and procedures.
- Followed instructions and processes to maintain food and beverage integrity.
- Documented batch production information such as ingredients and amounts, cycle times and temperatures observed.
- Adjusted equipment during runs to maintain optimal settings and achieve high-quality products.
- Sorted final products according to specified regulatory, customer or company standards.
- Cultivated positive work setting for all employees by actively listening and communicating with team members focused on common goals.
- Worked with large vats, paddles and agitators to blend, mix and heat raw materials.
- Tested raw materials and products to determine moisture, acidity and other levels.
- Located and corrected different operational problems and mechanical faults to maintain production levels.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Assessed issues with faulty equipment and utilized troubleshooting methods to alleviate problems and restore optimal production levels.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
- Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
- Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift according to company guidelines.
- Contributed to the reduction of workplace accidents by adhering to strict safety protocols during all forklift operations.
- Reduced product damage by performing routine forklift maintenance and safety checks.
- Participated in regular safety meetings, staying up-to-date on best practices in regards to safe and efficient operation of a warehouse forklift.
- Improved overall warehouse cleanliness, routinely clearing debris from aisles with the use of attachments on the forklift.
- Supported the shipping department with prompt loading and unloading tasks utilizing a variety of specialized attachments on the forklift as needed.
- Collaborated with other warehouse team members, ensuring smooth workflow through effective communication during forklift operations.
- Expedited shipment processes by accurately pulling orders from inventory shelves using a forklift following pick tickets specifications.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Fostered positive working relationships with colleagues and supervisors, promoting teamwork and collaboration within the warehouse environment while executing daily forklift tasks.
- Transported stowed product inventory to various locations throughout unit, labeling and replenishing inventory items, making boxes and loading and unloading trailers to keep stock in proper condition.
- Kept up-to-date on company policies and procedures relating to forklift operations through continuous training sessions and self-directed learning.
- Turned in paperwork outlining orders for inspection before loading, marking load tickets for out of stock items, withholding or completing orders as necessary and inspecting trucks before departure.
- Assisted in inventory management through accurate record-keeping of forklift operations and stock movement.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing on-the-job training to new forklift operators, ensuring proper handling techniques were followed at all times.
- Manually counted Number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.
- Verified functionality of forklifts through performance of preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.
- Streamlined order processing with efficient materials handling and accurate placement of goods using a forklift in designated locations.
- Contributed to energy conservation efforts by powering down the forklift during breaks and non-operational times, reducing unnecessary energy usage.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
- Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
- Generated production data to complete necessary paperwork by accurately measuring and weighing materials.
- Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment by recharging batteries, lubricating parts and refueling.
Education
No Degree - Basic Education
Waukesha North
Waukesha, WI05.2002
High School Diploma -
Mayville High School
Mayville, MI05.2002
Skills
- Forklift Operation
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Material Handling
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Stratford Homes
09.2023 - 04.2024
Contractor for U.S.P.S
Star Route
07.2019 - 08.2022
Delivery Driver
FedEx
03.2018 - 06.2019
C Team Float? Relief Cheesemaker/Warehouse Forklift Operator
Grande Cheese Co.
10.2003 - 12.2013
No Degree - Basic Education
Waukesha North
High School Diploma -
Mayville High School