John Coleman
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Cooperative Forklift Operator with 7 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 and exceptional interpersonal skills. Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, and adaptability. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver/Warehouse Worker
Migala Carpet One Floor & Home
Kalamazoo, MI
06.2023 - Current
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo using forklifts or other material handling equipment.
- Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
- Complied with DOT requirements for background checks prior to operating a CMV.
- Contributed ideas for improving operational efficiency during team meetings or one-on-one conversations with supervisors.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Verified accuracy of items picked, packed and shipped to customers.
- Followed safety protocols at all times when handling heavy equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
- Inspected product quality prior to packing and shipping out orders.
- Processed orders, refunds and exchanges quickly and accurately.
- Provided onsite support during events to ensure smooth operations.
- Received incoming shipments, verifying quantity and quality of items against purchase orders.
- Ensured that stock was properly stored in designated areas according to safety regulations.
- Prepared invoices for customers, ensuring accuracy prior to shipment.
- Performed routine maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds, and equipment.
- Assisted with installation of new equipment when necessary.
- Designed and developed training materials for new employees in the organization.
- Provided feedback on employee performance based on observed results during training sessions.
- Adapted teaching methods according to the needs of individual learners or groups.
- Recommended changes or improvements in existing training processes as needed.
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
Kalamazoo, MI
12.2022 - 01.2024
- Monitored surveillance cameras and responded to suspicious activity.
- Responded to alarms and conducted investigations as required.
- Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
- Prepared detailed reports regarding daily activities, unusual occurrences, maintenance issues.
- Maintained calm composure during emergencies while communicating with local law enforcement and emergency response services.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Performed pre-trip safety inspections on all vehicles and equipment to ensure compliance with state regulations.
- Removed existing tires from vehicles using hand tools such as jacks, wrenches, screwdrivers and impact guns.
Forklift Loader Operator
Mann & Hummel
Kalamazoo, MI
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Prepared finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling and packing product.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
Order Picker Operator
Midwest Fasteners Inc.
Kalamazoo, MI
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to appropriate areas for further processing.
- Selected products and items from shelves and pallets for customer orders.
- Confirmed items picked for orders by keying codes into system.
- Accepted, processed and quickly filled orders.
- Operated handheld scanners to track merchandise throughout fulfillment process.
- Assembled customer orders from stock and placed orders on pallets for shipping department.
- Organized and stored items in warehouse using pallet jacks and hand trucks.
- Marked and labeled containers with accurate shipping information to prevent delays.
- Followed order sheets to pick correct stock and prepare pallets.
- Wrapped and moved pallets to designated carrier area.
- Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives.
Material Handler
Western Diversified Plastics LLC
Mattawan, MI
04.2017 - 08.2020
- Utilized forklift to move inventory items.
- Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations.
- Cleaned and lubricated presses and components using oil, solvents and rags.
- Set up and operated progressive presses to produce materials to customer specifications.
- Used care in loading molds to keep materials properly positioned.
- Loaded raw materials into press machines, identifying proper materials and adjusting machine calibrations to achieve proper fit and prevent jams and other processing errors.
- Received, inspected and transported raw materials for use in plant area production.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
- Volunteered to take on additional shifts during peak periods to keep projects with tight deadlines moving forward.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lawton High School
Lawton, MI03.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Business Communications
Southwestern Michigan College
Dowagiac, MISkills
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Overhead Cranes
- Critical Thinking
- Planning & Organizing
- Attention to Detail
- Loading and Unloading
- Loading Dock Operations
- Pick Ticket Orders
- Equipment Inspections
- Tugger Operations
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Organizational Skills
- Product Loading
- Materials Transport
- Delivery Scheduling
- Load security
- DOT Compliance
- Equipment Troubleshooting
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Truck Driver/Warehouse Worker
Migala Carpet One Floor & Home
06.2023 - Current
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
12.2022 - 01.2024
Forklift Loader Operator
Mann & Hummel
03.2022 - 09.2022
Order Picker Operator
Midwest Fasteners Inc.
07.2021 - 02.2022
Material Handler
Western Diversified Plastics LLC
04.2017 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
Lawton High School
Associate of Applied Science - Business Communications
Southwestern Michigan College