James Skelton
Clarkesville,GA
Summary
Safety-focused Forklift Operator with expertise in inventory management and compliance. Maintains clean work environments and adheres to standard operating procedures for operational efficiency. Collaborates effectively with team members to optimize workflow and enhance productivity, contributing to a safe and efficient workplace.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Forklift Operator
SK BATTERY
Commerce, Georgia
03.2025 - 03.2026
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within production area.
- Inspected forklifts for safety compliance before each shift.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency across production processes.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment.
- Organized inventory for improved access and retrieval, facilitating smoother operations.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding equipment issues.
- Followed standard operating procedures while loading and unloading goods from trucks or trailers.
- Used hand tools to break down boxes and containers.
- Monitored inventory levels for accuracy and notified supervisors when stock was low or depleted completely.
- Worked collaboratively with other departments such as shipping and receiving and quality control to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers regarding any changes in workload or scheduling requirements.
- Transported hazardous materials in compliance with OSHA guidelines and local regulations, ensuring safety standards.
- Participated actively in team meetings related to safety initiatives or process improvements.
Truck Driver /Certified Forklift Operator
CEVA Logistics Inc.
Cornelia, Georgia
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Operated company vehicles to transport goods between locations efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate delivery logs and documentation for each trip.
- Collaborated with warehouse staff to load and unload shipments effectively.
- Adhered to traffic regulations and company policies during all operations.
- Assisted in training new drivers on safety protocols and procedures.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations.
- Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
- Managed personal driving time according to Hours of Service regulations.
- Complied with DOT requirements for background checks prior to operating a CMV.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo using forklifts or other material handling equipment.
- Stayed informed regarding changes in transportation laws and regulations that could affect operations.
- Followed appropriate safety procedures for transporting hazardous materials when applicable.
- Reported all accidents or violations to management immediately upon occurrence.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations including inclement weather conditions or traffic delays while remaining calm under pressure.
- Participated in training sessions related to defensive driving techniques, new technologies used in trucks and trailers, accident prevention methods.
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
- Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
- Obtained signatures needed to complete and process paperwork.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Inspected and maintained vehicle supplies and equipment to ensure vehicles remained in proper working condition.
- Processed shipment documents neatly and efficiently for each load.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within the warehouse environment.
- Conducted daily safety checks on equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Loaded and unloaded freight from trucks using various types of forklifts.
- Maintained accurate inventory records during material handling processes.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize warehouse layout and efficiency.
- Followed standard operating procedures for safe forklift operation and material handling.
- Loaded, unloaded and moved materials within the warehouse using a forklift.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding equipment maintenance needs.
- Retrieved orders from storage areas utilizing forklift operations skills.
- Communicated effectively with other operators regarding any potential hazards or obstacles encountered while driving a forklift.
- Delivered supplies to designated locations within the facility.
- Adhered strictly to OSHA guidelines regarding workplace safety practices.
- Organized storage areas to maximize space efficiency and optimize workflow processes.
- Inspected forklifts for safety and operational issues prior to use.
- Monitored cargo loads to ensure safe transport of goods from one location to another.
- Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
- Moved pallets of merchandise using electric forklifts and electric pallets.
- Replenished stock locations to support outbound shipping operations.
- Moved goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- Reported any malfunctions or repairs needed for lift trucks immediately.
- Identified damaged or defective merchandise before loading onto trucks.
- Adhered to quality assurance standards when handling goods and materials.
- Performed cycle counts to investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while operating forklifts.
- Maintained accurate inventory records and logs of all products loaded and unloaded.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on all equipment.
- Followed established procedures for material handling equipment operation.
- Maximized team efficiency by using equipment to move materials.
- Provided support during physical inventory counts as required by management.
- Transported materials between departments in accordance with company policies and regulations.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Prepared finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling and packing product.
- Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
- Performed daily equipment checks to verify proper operation and minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse operations and increase productivity.
- Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
- Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
- Employed hand signals to communicate effectively with coworkers operating transport vehicles and direct movements from floor.
- Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
Production Forklift Operator
SK BATTEY
Commerce, GA
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within production area.
- Operated a forklift to move, load and unload materials within the production area.
- Transported hazardous materials in compliance with OSHA guidelines and local regulations, ensuring workplace safety.
- Performed daily pre-shift inspections of the equipment prior to use.
- Inspected forklifts for safety issues and reported any potential problems to management immediately.
- Strictly adhered to all safety protocols while operating machinery in order to prevent accidents or injuries.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment.
- Maintained cleanliness in work area to promote safety standards.
- Followed standard operating procedures while loading and unloading goods from trucks or trailers.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency and meet production targets.
- Worked collaboratively with other departments such as shipping and receiving and quality control to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse operations and increase productivity.
- Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Assisted in organizing inventory for easy access and retrieval.
- Monitored inventory levels for accuracy and notified supervisors when stock was low or depleted completely.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding equipment issues.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers regarding any changes in workload or scheduling requirements.
- Maintained precise records of material movement within the facility to support inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Ensured proper stacking of products on pallets in accordance with warehouse regulations.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
Warehouse Lead
Corporate Storage
Gainesville, Georgia
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Managed inventory levels and coordinated restocking efforts.
- Assisted with unloading trucks upon arrival of merchandise at the loading dock area.
- Staged and sorted products for loading.
- Loaded and unloaded trailers with care and efficiency.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks and variety of warehouse mechanical equipment according to safe operating standards.
- Performed cycle counts to verify physical stock against system-generated data.
- Maintained compliance with OSHA regulations in regards to workplace safety standards.
- Juggled shift duties, prioritizing immediate tasks to streamline operations.
- Used computer and company software to enter shipment and inventory records.
- Maintained inventory records with timely updates.
- Removed damaged products from outgoing shipments during final inspections.
- Developed processes for training new staff members on safety protocols and proper use of equipment.
- Protected company inventory by maintaining and organizing storage areas.
- Tracked parcel movement using hand-held scanners and daily production sheets to keep records accurate.
- Organized regular cleaning schedules for all warehouse areas to maintain cleanliness standards.
- Implemented systems to track inventory movement through the use of barcodes and RFID technology.
- Disposed of debris and hazardous materials properly to avoid contamination.
- Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
- Used scanners to track parcel information, condition or receipt.
- Counted number of boxes or units in loading docks to confirm proper completion of work orders.
- Placed bins, carts and containers in convenient locations to assist with loading efficiency.
- Tagged and wrote identifying information on containers, boxes and cargo.
- Reviewed work orders to identify required materials.
- Protected items by wrapping in cling film, padded moving blankets and tape.
- Collaborated with other movers when loading large equipment to prevent potential accidents.
- Cleaned empty storage areas to achieve proper sanitation regulations and make area fit for future use.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate cargo unloading, promoting safety and operational efficiency.
- Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
- Loaded cargo onto transportation devices and attached affixing tools to achieve safe transportation.
- Used digital database to keep records of units and stock moved.
- Placed bracing, straps and other protective devices onto items in transit to prevent damage.
- Followed organizational procedures to stack and store cargo in transit sheds, ship holds and warehouses.
- Checked cargo before transportation and determined if items adhered to proper regulation standards.
Laser Machine Operator /Forklift Operator
Laser Craft Technologies
Gainesville, Georgia
01.2020 - 10.2021
- Verify correct material is loaded into the machine before starting a job run.
- Completed daily preventive maintenance and cleaning to keep machines and equipment in good working order.
- Perform routine cleaning tasks on the machine and surrounding area after each job run is complete.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and material handling equipment to efficiently lift and move heavy work pieces.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within the warehouse environment.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification to meet company policies.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Maintained daily activity records to track items moved and handled for operational efficiency.
- Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
- Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
- Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
- Employed hand signals to communicate effectively with coworkers operating transport vehicles and direct movements from the floor.
Forklift Operator
Kubota Manufacturing of America
Gainesville, Georgia
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Operated forklifts to efficiently transport materials between production and storage areas.
- Conducted routine inspections to verify forklift safety and ensure operational functionality.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments while organizing products for optimal storage efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain workflow on the production line.
- Adhered to safety protocols while handling hazardous materials on-site.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
- Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
- Employed hand signals to communicate effectively with coworkers operating transport vehicles and direct movements from floor.
Education
GED -
NGTC
Clarkesville, GA11-2008
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Hazardous material handling
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Routine inspections
- Effective communication
- Load securing
- Standard operating procedures
- Order picking
- Loading and unloading
- Workplace organization
- First aid training
- Shipping and receiving
- Adherence to procedures
- Warehouse safety
- Team collaboration
- Heavy equipment operation
- RF scanner
- Weight distribution
- Workplace cleanliness
- Staging and sorting
- Equipment operations
- Freight counts
- Production Assistance
- Warehouse support
- Equipment inspections
- Product staging
- Storage and organization
- Documentation
- Stock rotation
- Incident reporting
- Product placement
- Forklift certification
- Physically fit and agile
- Heavy equipment operation
- Assembly line experience
- Dock operations
- Warehouse best practices
- Material inventory
- Forklift operator certification
- Pallet jack certification
- Materials movement
- Palletizing
Timeline
Production Forklift Operator
SK BATTERY
03.2025 - 03.2026
Truck Driver /Certified Forklift Operator
CEVA Logistics Inc.
08.2024 - 02.2025
Production Forklift Operator
SK BATTEY
01.2023 - 06.2024
Warehouse Lead
Corporate Storage
11.2021 - 12.2022
Laser Machine Operator /Forklift Operator
Laser Craft Technologies
01.2020 - 10.2021
Forklift Operator
Kubota Manufacturing of America
01.2018 - 01.2020
GED -
NGTC