Jeremie King
Emporia,KS
Summary
Results-driven forklift operator with expertise in efficient material handling and safety compliance. Proven track record in maintaining organized storage areas and conducting thorough equipment inspections. Cooperative forklift operator with several years of experience lifting and carrying heavy loads using warehouse equipment. Qualified to operate various classes of forklifts and practiced in a wide range of heavy equipment. Talented problem-solver with strong ethics, integrity and relationship-building abilities.
Overview
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1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Norton Correctional Facility
Norton, Kansas
04.2025 - 08.2026
- Operated forklift to transport materials within secure facility environment efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments following established safety protocols.
- Transported freight, stock, and various materials between storage, production areas, and loading docks.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers in preparation for shipment.
- Conducted daily equipment inspections to ensure operational readiness and compliance.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Followed facility guidelines for hazardous material handling and disposal.
- Organized storage areas to facilitate quick access and accurate inventory tracking.
- Recorded inventory movements to ensure reliable record-keeping.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline material handling processes.
- Received incoming shipments; verified quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management for timely resolution.
Landscaper
Tom's commercial mowing services
Lane, Kansas
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Operated mowing machines to achieve clean, precise cuts on commercial properties.
- Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers.
- Maintained and operated lawn care equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and hedge clippers.
- Cleared debris and litter to enhance the appearance of outdoor spaces.
- Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris, and snow to reduce hazards.
- Maintained equipment and tools for efficient landscaping operations.
- Followed safety protocols during all landscaping tasks to prevent accidents.
- Communicated effectively with clients to understand their landscaping needs.
- Responded to customer inquiries about landscaping services and care techniques. regarding care and general knowledge of landscaping.
- Followed planned landscaping designs to lay sod, seed grass or plant flowers and foliage.
- Applied mulch and burlap coverings to bushes and trees for winter.
- Operated machinery such as bobcats or tractors.
- Participated in snow removal services during winter months.
- Repaired walkways with pavers or concrete blocks when needed.
- Performed routine maintenance of irrigation systems including repairs when needed.
- Cleaned up debris after completing jobsite tasks.
- Built retaining walls using stones or bricks for stability purposes.
Education
High School Diploma -
USD 290
Ottawa, KS05-1998
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Safety compliance
- Hazardous material handling
- Material transportation
- Inventory management
- Load planning
- Equipment maintenance
Certification
- OSHA 10 Certified Forklift Operator and Material Handling
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Norton Correctional Facility
04.2025 - 08.2026
Landscaper
Tom's commercial mowing services
06.2024 - 08.2025
High School Diploma -
USD 290