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
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Driver
Geodis Logistics
09.2023 - 10.2023
Monitored inbound and outbound freight operations to establish timely delivery of packages.
Conducted investigations to resolve issues related to logistics and cargo movements.
Managed loading, unloading, movement, and sorting of supplies to keep deliveries on schedule.
Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
Material Handler
Chicago Aerosol
01.2023 - 07.2023
Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
Monitored warehouse to identify missing items, spills and unusual activity, complying with safety procedures.
Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed.
Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
Pharmaceutical
McKesson
09.2022 - 01.2023
Collaborated with team members to achieve daily goals and meet company objectives.
Maintained neat and organized work area to safeguard items and comply with cleanliness standards.
Inspected items to identify discrepancies and damages and reported to supervisor.
Completed daily orders with expert picking and packing of shipments.
Performed required housekeeping to keep work areas clean such as sweeping floors, putting trash in trash containers and picking up product from floor.
Protected materials for transport by correctly packaging products in boxes and crates.
Complied with safety, health, and environmental regulations as prescribed by law.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Utilized totes, jacks and forklifts to safely load and unload materials and heavy items to and from trucks.
Sealed products by applying appropriate fastenings and ties and confirmed seal integrity to prevent product and packaging damage.
Sorted and weighed products after packaging to assess quality, identify defects and grade resulting items.
Attached identification labels to finished packaged items and cut stencils and stencil information on containers such as lot numbers or shipping destinations.
Maintained optimal equipment performance by carrying out simple hourly maintenance on machines.