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
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
CJ Logistics(formerly DSC Logistics)
04.2017 - 03.2021
Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using braking and maneuvering techiques
Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
Machine Operator
Plastic Container
12.2014 - 03.2017
Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Centennial High School
Champaign, IL
05.1989
Skills
Assembly Lines
Production Assistance
Word Processing
Warehouse Procedures
Staging and Sorting
Order Picking and Processing
Loading and Unloading
OSHA Workplace Safety
Material Handling
Timeline
Forklift Operator
CJ Logistics(formerly DSC Logistics)
04.2017 - 03.2021
Machine Operator
Plastic Container
12.2014 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
Centennial High School
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