John Parsons
Fayetteville,AR
Summary
Dedicated forklift operator with expertise in safety compliance, equipment maintenance, and inventory management. Proven track record in training new operators and optimizing warehouse workflows.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
4840 Solutions
Fayetteville, Arkansas
04.2015 - 04.2026
- Trained new operators on safe forklift operation and warehouse procedures.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within warehouse environment.
- Maneuvered forklift around loaded pallets and boxes to ensure safe transport. over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Conducted routine inspections on forklift equipment for safety compliance.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment for all staff.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Assisted in loading and unloading goods from trucks, containers, and railcars, ensuring timely delivery and accurate inventory management.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Maintained inventory records during material handling operations, contributing to effective stock management and organization.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Moved freight between storage and production areas, facilitating efficient operations and optimized space utilization.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize warehouse workflows and processes.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
Meter Reader
Springdale Water Departner
Springdale, Arkansas
09.2003 - 03.2015
- Read electric, water and gas meters in assigned areas to determine amount of usage; ensure accuracy of readings.
- Collected meter readings for residential and commercial properties.
- Inspected meters for accuracy and functionality.
- Recorded data using handheld devices and software systems.
- Reported discrepancies or issues to the maintenance team.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during fieldwork.
- Assisted in training new meter readers on proper procedures.
- Maintained organized records of meter readings and service logs.
- Conduct safety checks before entering private property; adhere to local laws governing access to premises for meter reading purposes.
- Inspect and locate meters for tampering, damage or other anomalies; make necessary repairs.
- Train new employees on proper techniques for taking accurate readings from utility meters.
- Follow established procedures for reporting issues with malfunctioning meters or damaged equipment.
- Record readings from meters accurately in the appropriate database system.
- Provide customers with information about energy conservation measures and services available through utility company.
- Notify supervisors immediately if any suspicious activity is observed while performing meter reading duties.
- Adhere to safety regulations while operating vehicles assigned to transport personnel and supplies.
- Investigate customer complaints regarding discrepancies between actual and billed amounts of energy used.
- Complete paperwork associated with each job such as time sheets, mileage logs and expense reports.
- Maintain accurate records of all activities related to meter reading operations including dates, times, locations and results obtained.
- Respond to customer questions regarding meter readings and de-escalated situations with professionalism and calmness.
- Ensure that all necessary supplies are available for meter reading duties such as ladders, flashlights and protective clothing.
- Assessed meters for cracks and other issues, repairing problems on spot and testing repairs for proper functionality.
- Monitored inventory levels for supplies required by meter readers and ordered additional materials.
- Respond promptly to emergency calls involving power outages or hazardous conditions at customer sites.
- Install new meters when needed and provide instructions to customers on proper use of equipment.
- Monitored areas around equipment and reported issues to prevent safety accidents.
- Utilized GPS navigation system to navigate routes efficiently.
- Utilized various tools and techniques to complete meter reading tasks efficiently.
- Gathered and evaluated data for validity, accuracy and completeness.
- Supported activities to maintain equipment in reliable condition.
Education
High School Diploma -
Little Kansas Oklahoma
Little Kansas High School05-1989
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Equipment maintenance
- Warehouse management
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Forklift Operator
4840 Solutions
04.2015 - 04.2026
Meter Reader
Springdale Water Departner
09.2003 - 03.2015
High School Diploma -
Little Kansas Oklahoma