John Shorts
Providence,RI
Summary
Goal-driven Trainer successful in working with both New Hire and leadership to develop interesting and successful training programs. Talented problem-solver with strong ethics, program management and team-building abilities. Three years of experience assessing training needs and educate training materials. Forklift Operator with 10 years of experience lifting and carrying heavy loads using warehouse equipment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trainer/Forklift Operator
Frito-Lay
Killingly, CT
11.2017 - Current
- Trained newly hired talent to fill key positions and maximize productivity.
- Provided constructive feedback and positive reinforcement to keep trainees motivated.
- Transported materials between storage areas, loading docks and delivery vehicles as needed.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Operated cranes to lift, move and place materials in designated areas.
- Monitored AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) robot performance for any malfunctions or errors, and troubleshot accordingly.
Receiving Specialist
Alex And Ani
East Greenwich, RI
10.2014 - 11.2017
- Received and inspected incoming shipments to ensure accuracy of order.
- Performed cycle counts on inventory items and reconciled discrepancies with vendors.
- Utilized RF scanner to update inventory levels in the warehouse management system.
- Loaded and unloaded pallets of product onto trucks using a forklift.
Retail Stock Associate
JCPenny
Warwick, RI
11.2012 - 10.2014
- Assisted with scanning, sorting and stocking products in store shelves and back room
- Greeted and assisted customers in finding products delivering outstanding customer service
- Partnered with additional team members when assistance is needed.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
Education
Mount Pleasant High
06.2012
Skills
- Adaptability
- Trouble Shooting
- Excellent communication
- Organized
- Time management
- Licensed Forklift Operator
- Proficiency in database
- Power Point
- Excel
- New Hire Training
Certification
Crown Equipment Operator Training Program 12/11/2022
Timeline
Trainer/Forklift Operator
Frito-Lay
11.2017 - Current
Receiving Specialist
Alex And Ani
10.2014 - 11.2017
Retail Stock Associate
JCPenny
11.2012 - 10.2014
Mount Pleasant High