John Monnott
Miami,FL
Summary
Certified and safety-conscious Forklift Operator with over twenty-five years of experience in high-volume warehouse and distribution environments. Proven track record of maintaining 100% inventory accuracy and adhering to strict OSHA safety standards. Expert in operating Sit-down, Stand-up Reach, and Order Picker lifts. Committed to optimizing workflow efficiency and ensuring timely shipments. I also have experience supporting students with varied educational needs as a Physical Education teacher in my native country of Venezuela.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Forklift Operator
Breakdown Services, Inc.
Miami, FL
09.2025 - 02.2026
- Execute daily loading and unloading of freight trailers using a high-capacity sit-down forklift.
- Reduced shipping errors by 15% by implementing a secondary RF scan verification process.
- Perform routine safety inspections and minor maintenance on equipment to prevent downtime.
- Coordinate with the logistics team to prioritize high priority shipments, ensuring 99% on-time delivery.
Warehouse Associate / Fork Lift Operator
7000 Logistics, Inc.
Miami, FL
11.2019 - 08.2024
- Operated a Stand-up Reach truck to pull orders from racking systems.
- Maintained a clean and organized warehouse floor, significantly reducing trip-and-fall hazards.
- Assisted in quarterly physical inventory counts, resolving discrepancies in the WMS system.
- Collaborated with a team of 10 to process over 500 outbound pallets per shift.
Warehouse Associate / Fork Lift Operator
Sky Lease, Inc.
Miami, FL
07.2016 - 10.2019
- Operated Forklift to pull orders from racking systems.
- Maintained a clean and organized warehouse floor, significantly reducing trip-and-fall hazards.
- Assisted in quarterly physical inventory counts, resolving discrepancies in the WMS system.
- Collaborated with a team to process multiple outbound pallets per shift.
Warehouse Associate/ Forklift Operator
ARROW CARGO
01.2000 - 01.2013
- Expedited movement of incoming and outgoing cargo and freight shipments.
- Packed and unpacked items to be stocked in shelves in stock rooms or storage yards.
- Verified inventory, investigated discrepancies and adjusted errors.
- Stored items in an orderly accessible manner in warehouses and supply rooms.
- Closed 2013
Education
High School Diploma -
Liceo Eduardo Mattia Lossada
Bachelor's Degree - Physical Education
Universidad Pedagogica El Libertador
Skills
- Sit-down/Stand-up Forklifts
- Pallet Jacks
- Loading and unloading
- Inventory Management
Certifications And Education
- OSHA: Certification in OPERATOR SAFETY COURSE FOR ELECTRIC RIDER PALLET JACK, CLASS III
- OSHA: Certification in SAFETY FORKLIFT OPERATOR PROGRAM
- High School Diploma, Liceo Eduardo Mattia Lossada, Maracaibo, Venezuela
- Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education, Universidad Pedagogica El Libertador, Maracaibo, Venezuela
Core Competencies
Sit-down Forklifts, Stand-up Forklifts, Pallet Jacks, Loading/Unloading, Palletizing, Cross-docking, Inventory Management, RF Scanners, WMS (Warehouse Management Systems), Picking/Packing, OSHA Certified, Pre-shift Inspections, Hazmat Handling, PPE Compliance
Timeline
Lead Forklift Operator
Breakdown Services, Inc.
09.2025 - 02.2026
Warehouse Associate / Fork Lift Operator
7000 Logistics, Inc.
11.2019 - 08.2024
Warehouse Associate / Fork Lift Operator
Sky Lease, Inc.
07.2016 - 10.2019
Warehouse Associate/ Forklift Operator
ARROW CARGO
01.2000 - 01.2013
Bachelor's Degree - Physical Education
Universidad Pedagogica El Libertador
High School Diploma -
Liceo Eduardo Mattia Lossada