Jody Shimel
West Decatur,PA
Summary
Industrious Forklift Operator trained in all aspects of shipment inspections and transportation. Versed in using scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS) to promote safe and on-time shipment and delivery. Strong and robust individual comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds and operating all job-related equipment such as shrink wrap machines, reach truck and man-up.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator
Cleveland Brothers
Bellefonte, PA
04.2014 - 03.2022
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Performed and coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas.
- Received cargo by lifting and moving it using hand trucks and pallet jacks
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Verified functionality of forklifts through performance of preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions
Shipper
Butterkrust Bakery
Philipsburg, PA
04.2006 - 09.2013
- Picked orders, scanned products and packed boxes.
- Checked shipments against paperwork and signed documents.
- Orchestrated routing by producing accurate shipping documentation and package labels.
- Scheduled pickups and deliveries to maintain smooth operations.
- Completed inventory
- Loaded and unloaded 53-foot tractor trailers
- Filled in for Route sales and participated in delivery
Conductor
RJ Corman
Clearfield, PA
07.2005 - 04.2006
- Inspected train in motion and stationery to determine proper functionality.
- Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
- Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
- Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
- Cut, switched and supervised loading and unloading of railcars.
- Performed daily inspections on switches.
- Inspected train in motion and stationery to determine proper functionality.
Dispatch Supervisor
The Progressive Publishing Company
Clearfield, PA
08.1980 - 07.2005
- Supervised team of 20 employees and provided training focused on maximizing overall performance.
- Modernized communications systems to improve productivity, reliability and efficiency.
- Repaired and performed maintenance on machinery
- Operated forklift and clamp truck
- Unloaded trucks
- Documented and reported payroll information to accounting.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clearfield Area High School
Clearfield, PAHigh School Diploma -
Clearfield County Career and Technology Center
Clearfield, PASkills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Storage and Stacking
- Maintenance and Repair
- Forklift Operator Certified
- Top Loaders
- Inventory Counts
- Pallet Construction
- Loading and Unloading
- Weight Documentation
- Load Inspection
Certification
- Fork Lift Certified
Additional Information
I am a hard worker who has pride and determination in all of the work that I participate in. I am very dependable and motivated, I am effective at multi-tasking. I am interested in a long term career and willing to learn and grow with the company.
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Cleveland Brothers
04.2014 - 03.2022
Shipper
Butterkrust Bakery
04.2006 - 09.2013
Conductor
RJ Corman
07.2005 - 04.2006
Dispatch Supervisor
The Progressive Publishing Company
08.1980 - 07.2005
High School Diploma -
Clearfield Area High School
High School Diploma -
Clearfield County Career and Technology Center