Jay Hodge
Cowpens,SC
Summary
I am a safety-oriented Forklift Operator with backgrounds in various dynamic workspaces. I am well-versed in the safe handling of multiple PITs, proper warehouse safety procedures and excell at tackling complex problems. I work well independently or with coordinated collaboration.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator
CHEP
12.2024 - Current
- Conducted safety inspections upon every use of forklift and other machinery.
- Operated forklifts and other PITs to transport and load materials.
- Kept accurate records of inventory using CHEPs management system.
- Played key roles in optimizing workflow efficiency and safety.
- Coordinated with team members and supervisors to efficiently and safely work through large volumes of inventory.
- 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.
- Contributed to the reduction of workplace accidents by adhering to strict safety protocols during all forklift operations.
- 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.
Maintenance
McDonald's Restaurant
08.2022 - 09.2024
- Performed onsite maintenance and repair work.
- Performed cleaning and maintenance duties as directed.
- Completed preventive maintenance routines, documentation and procedures.
- Performed routine inspections and maintenance.
- Followed detailed cleaning and maintenance schedules.
- Followed routine maintenance checklist.
- Performed ongoing maintenance activities.
- Assisted in development of proactive maintenance plans.
- Implemented preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance policies.
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 30-50 pounds.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
Warehouse Associate
FedEx Ground
04.2019 - 05.2021
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 80-150 pounds.
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
- Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chapman High School
Inman, SC05-2018
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Sorting and Labeling
- Keen Assessments of Small Details
- Punctual and Dependable
- Cleaning and Organizing
- Heavy Lifting
- Clear Communication
- Deadline Adherence
- Basic Mathematics
- Self-Motivated and Disciplined
- Stacking and Staging
- Forklift operation
- Warehouse organization
- Truck loading and unloading
- Pallet jack operation
- Loading dock procedures
- Warehouse safety
Timeline
Warehouse Forklift Operator
CHEP
12.2024 - Current
Maintenance
McDonald's Restaurant
08.2022 - 09.2024
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
08.2021 - 10.2021
Warehouse Associate
FedEx Ground
04.2019 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Chapman High School