Open To Work
Jerry Carter
Summary
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 wide range of heavy equipment. Talented problem-solver with strong ethics, integrity and relationship-building abilities.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
General Motors, GM
Wentzville, Missouri
02.2025 - Current
- Operated forklifts to move materials within the production facility.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and storage areas.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from trucks, containers, and railcars using forklift to ensure timely material availability.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Conducted regular safety checks on equipment before operation.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace hazards.
- Assisted in training new operators on forklift procedures.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Worked with team members to streamline workflow and enhance operational efficiency.
- Coordinated with supervisor and warehouse staff to align tasks and optimize daily operations.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
Forklift Operator
General Motors, GM
Wentzville, MO
02.2025 - Current
- Earned employee of the month recognition twice for outstanding performance.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials, ensuring seamless workflow across production areas.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks to ensure timely deliveries and maintain supply chain efficiency.
- Inspected equipment daily to ensure safe operational standards.
- Collaborated with team members to organize warehouse layout, enhancing accessibility and workflow.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks in the work environment.
Education
Forklift, Carpentry, Concrete, Osha Certification - Construction Engineering
John A Logan College
Carterville, IL 09.2024 - 06.2025
Repair Diesel Engines, Small Engines, And Hydraulics - Diesel Technology
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, AR 09.2018 - 05.2019
Diesel tech - Diesel Technology
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, ARSkills
- Forklift operation
- Forklift operator certification
- Material handling
- Shipping and receiving
- Time management
- Stock allocation
- Warehouse management systems
- Lift equipment operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- OSHA workplace safety
- Incident reporting
- Warehouse best practices
- Time management
- Physically fit and agile
- Problem resolution
- Process management
- Team collaboration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Basic math aptitude
- Diesel engine repair
- Warehouse best practices
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteSalary Range
$20/hr - $1000/hrTimeline
Forklift Operator
General Motors, GM
02.2025 - Current
Forklift Operator
General Motors, GM
02.2025 - Current
Forklift, Carpentry, Concrete, Osha Certification - Construction Engineering
John A Logan College
09.2024 - 06.2025
Repair Diesel Engines, Small Engines, And Hydraulics - Diesel Technology
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
09.2018 - 05.2019
Diesel tech - Diesel Technology
NorthWest Arkansas Community College