Forklift Operator with experience moving materials, adjusting equipment settings, and following safety protocols to keep production moving. Brings steady support in material handling, load staging, and equipment checks, with attention to defect reporting and work order instructions. Well suited to fast-paced warehouse and manufacturing settings that depend on accurate handling of product and reliable communication with supervisors.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
NYX
New Albany, IN
12.2023 - 08.2026
Operated forklifts to move pallets, raw materials, and finished goods across receiving and shipping areas.
Inspected loads before transport to support safe handling and reduce product damage.
Prepared outbound shipments by staging pallets, labeling freight, and organizing materials for pickup.
Supported inventory movement by relocating stock to designated storage locations and work areas.
Helped with general warehouse tasks during busy periods to keep operations moving.
Welder
Faurecia
Louisville, KY
06.2022 - 10.2023
Completed [number] welds per shift in flat, vertical, and overhead positions while maintaining steady production flow.
Used MIG and TIG welding processes to join components across flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
Set up components for welding according to specifications and work order interpretation.
Operated welding equipment safely and efficiently to support consistent weld quality.
Communicated progress updates to supervisors on assigned tasks and production status.
Applied quality control inspection to confirm completed welds met stated specifications.
Machine Operator/Welder
Faurecia
Louisville, KY
05.2022 - 10.2023
Interpreted detailed work orders to complete assigned tasks accurately and keep production on track.
Adjusted machine settings for different materials and loaded or unloaded stock as production needs changed.
Kept equipment and work areas clean before, during, and after shifts to support sanitation and safe operation.
Communicated daily progress and machine issues clearly with supervisors to maintain smooth operations.
Troubleshot unexpected machine problems and reset equipment to restore production quickly.
Auto Service Part Packer
Bert R. Huncilman And Son
NewAlbany, IN
11.2021 - 05.2022
Worked with coworkers to meet daily packing goals and keep workflow moving consistently.
Applied protective packaging to safeguard auto parts during handling and delivery.
Pulled and stacked products from daily orders to keep inventory organized and ready for shipment.
Picker & Packer
Zenith Logistics
Louisville, KY
06.2021 - 11.2021
Interpreted work orders to locate products quickly and pull the correct items from warehouse inventory.
Rotated between picking, packing, and pallet loading to keep shipments moving across changing daily needs.
Operated pallet jacks to move pallets safely and support steady warehouse flow.
Handled packaging, labeling, and item selection independently without direct supervision from management.
Followed established item-selection and packaging protocols to maintain accuracy and quality control standards.