Jason Hawkins
Forklift/Reach Truck Operator
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Resourceful forklift driver with several years of experience using equipment to arrange and move pallets. Alert and detailed when watching load, driving and placing load. Enthusiastic when working in team-based settings to accomplish challenging objectives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Reach Truck Operator
Mercury Marine
Brownsburg, Indiana
04.2024 - Current
- Operated a Reach Truck to move materials and products in warehouse facility.
- Loaded, unloaded, picked, and staged product for shipping or receiving purposes.
- Maintained accurate inventory records of all items handled.
- Performed daily equipment checks to ensure proper functioning.
- Assisted with the organization of storage areas to maximize space utilization.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed when operating the Reach Truck.
- Followed established procedures for unloading and loading cargo safely and efficiently.
- Utilized RF Scanner to scan barcodes on incoming and outgoing shipments as required.
- Transported palletized freight from one location to another within the warehouse environment.
- Inspected containers for damages prior to loading and unloading process.
- Organized product in appropriate shelving units according to company guidelines.
- Located stored items using computer system or manual methods such as counting, sorting..
- Reported any maintenance issues related to Reach Truck operation promptly and accurately.
- Communicated with co-workers regarding material handling needs throughout shift.
- Collaborated with supervisors on ways to improve efficiency during tasks.
- Adhered strictly to OSHA regulations at all times while operating Reach Truck.
- Moved goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Collaborated in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
Gas Station Attendant
Speedway Gas Station
Indianapolis, Indiana
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Operated cash register and handled monetary transactions throughout the night shift.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
- Greeted customers upon arrival and provided assistance with product selection.
- Stocked shelves and displays, rotated products, and removed outdated items.
- Performed nightly cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and trash removal.
Forklift/Reach Truck Operator
TA Services Inc.
Columbus, IN
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Operated a Reach Truck to move materials and products in warehouse facility.
- Loaded, unloaded, picked, and staged product for shipping or receiving purposes.
- Maintained accurate inventory records of all items handled.
- Performed daily equipment checks to ensure proper functioning.
- Assisted with the organization of storage areas to maximize space utilization.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed when operating the Reach Truck.
- Followed established procedures for unloading and loading cargo safely and efficiently.
- Utilized RF Scanner to scan barcodes on incoming and outgoing shipments as required.
- Transported palletized freight from one location to another within the warehouse environment.
- Inspected containers for damages prior to loading and unloading process.
- Organized product in appropriate shelving units according to company guidelines.
- Located stored items using computer system or manual methods such as counting, sorting..
- Reported any maintenance issues related to Reach Truck operation promptly and accurately.
- Communicated with co-workers regarding material handling needs throughout shift.
- Collaborated with supervisors on ways to improve efficiency during tasks.
- Adhered strictly to OSHA regulations at all times while operating Reach Truck.
- Confirmed accuracy of orders before loading them onto trucks for delivery.
- Moved goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Collaborated in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Documented movements using computer tracking systems.
- Loaded items to maximize work efficiency.
- Used loaders, hand trucks, forklifts, and cranes.
- Visually assessed materials for conformance to quality standards and shipping orders, removing nonconforming products and reporting for further action.
- Inspected product load for accuracy to foster timely and complete delivery.
- 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.
Team Lead/Inspector in Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services
Columbus , IN
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Provided leadership and guidance to team members, ensuring that tasks were completed on time and to a high standard.
- Developed strategies to increase team productivity and improve customer service levels.
- Trained new staff in relevant processes and procedures.
- Conducted performance appraisals for team members, providing feedback and identifying areas of improvement.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures throughout the team.
- Supported the manager in developing plans for future projects, initiatives and objectives.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements, implementing changes when required.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop effective solutions that meet customer needs.
- Assisted the manager in setting achievable goals for the team while monitoring progress towards them.
- Created detailed reports on team activities as requested by management.
- Motivated staff through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Delegated tasks appropriately according to individual skill sets.
- Monitored team progress and enforced deadlines.
- Counted inventory, resolved discrepancies and completed paperwork to keep system accurate and current.
- Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic and provided exceptional customer service.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Completed daily quality assurance duties to provide feedback for improvements.
Front End Assembly
Toyota Manufacturing
Columbus , IN
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Built Front End axels for Forklifts
- Fast paced environment
- Quality Detailed
- Deadline production
CNC Machine Operator
Quality Machine and Tool Works
Columbus , IN
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Set up and operated CNC machines to perform repetitive machining operations on a variety of materials according to specifications.
- Maintained quality control by inspecting parts for conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, skhes, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece.
- Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutting tools, adjusted machine controls as necessary during the run cycle.
- Performed minor maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating machines.
- Monitored machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining.
- Verified settings by measuring positions, first-run parts and sample works with micrometers, calipers or other measuring instruments.
- Loaded raw materials into production equipment according to job orders while maintaining proper inventory levels.
- Operated multiple CNC machines simultaneously while adhering to safety protocols at all times.
- Ensured that all components met customer requirements before being packaged for shipment.
- Troubleshot issues related to tooling or programming errors using problem solving techniques.
- Repaired damaged parts according to company standards before returning them back into service.
- Performed regular preventive maintenance tasks on CNC machinery.
- Kept parts within close tolerances of design standards to maintain optimal quality.
- Set controls to regulate speed, feed and coolant flow.
- Changed out aging tools, fixtures and offsets.
- Achieved safety, quality, and performance standards to meet production schedules.
- Monitored and adjusted processes or equipment to improve quality and productivity.
- Used devices, templates and fixtures to measure dimensions of finished workpieces for conformance.
- Established and performed quality assurance duties to maintain acceptable production levels.
- Observed company's strict safety rules during each shift to avoid job-related injuries.
- Fabricated various parts using multiple machines at once.
- Loaded and unloaded machines to prevent expensive equipment issues.
- Leveraged micrometers, verniers and gages to accurately inspect parts.
- Compared numerical displays with process sheet data to verify dimensional adjustments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Liberty Christian Academy
Seymour, IN08-2020
Skills
- RFID Tracking
- Certified forklift operator
- RFID systems
- Materials Handling
- Forklift Certification
- Warehouse Operations
- Loading Dock Operations
- Equipment operations
- Order Picking
- Storage Organization
- Inventory staging
- Shipping and receiving
- Staging and sorting
- Shipment Preparation
- Warehouse best practices
- Stock replenishment
- Materials Movement
- Loading and unloading
- Safety awareness
Affiliations
- Very active with family and friends
- Avid Golfer
- Avid Outdoorsman
- Mountain Biking
- Healthy Living
- Drug and Alcohol free Advocate
- Mental Health Coach
Accomplishments
- I have had several photographs published in various magazines
- I have had several poems published
- I have aided in the recovery of several people who have struggled with Drug and Alcohol addiction and Mental Health issues.
Dependability
- I am a very dependable person
- Highly motivated
- Punctual
- Team player
- Goal oriented
- Positive attitude
Timeline
Reach Truck Operator
Mercury Marine
04.2024 - Current
Gas Station Attendant
Speedway Gas Station
09.2023 - 04.2024
Forklift/Reach Truck Operator
TA Services Inc.
03.2021 - 07.2022
Team Lead/Inspector in Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services
01.2020 - 03.2021
Front End Assembly
Toyota Manufacturing
01.2018 - 12.2019
CNC Machine Operator
Quality Machine and Tool Works
01.2017 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Liberty Christian Academy