Jonathon Heard
Opelika
Summary
Qualified Warehouse Forklift Operator with 10 years moving goods between loading docks and storage areas. Expert at receiving shipments, preparing goods for shipping and organizing warehouses. Dedicated to quickly and carefully handling loads to complete tasks safely and on time. Clean safety record and excellent attendance.
Talented Forklift operator with over 10 years in warehouse environments successful at working quickly in fast-paced, demanding settings. Efficient team player and problem-solver. Possessing top communication and conflict resolution skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator
West Fraser Lumber Mill
03.2023 - Current
- Operated forklifts to efficiently transport materials within warehouse environment.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment to ensure safe operational standards.
- Coordinated inventory management processes, maintaining accurate stock levels.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and enhance productivity.
- Trained new employees on forklift operation and warehouse procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels using warehouse management systems for accuracy and efficiency.
- Streamlined loading and unloading processes, reducing turnaround times significantly.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Hantal
05.2021 - 03.2023
- Loaded and unloaded pallets of product onto trucks using a forklift.
- Maintained accurate inventory records and prepared reports for management.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed while operating the forklift.
- Performed daily pre-shift inspections on forklifts and other equipment.
- Organized items according to size, type, style, color, or product code.
- Assisted with shipping and receiving activities as needed.
- Conducted regular cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory levels.
- Processed orders by picking products from shelves within the warehouse.
- Received incoming shipments and checked contents against purchase orders.
- Completed paperwork related to deliveries including bills of lading, packing slips.
- Inspected material handling equipment for defects prior to use.
- Managed stock rotation ensuring that older stock is used first.
- Provided assistance in training new employees on proper operation of forklifts and other material handling equipment.
- Reported any issues or discrepancies regarding product quantity or quality to supervisors immediately.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.
Forklift Operator
Mando America
09.2018 - 05.2021
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning operation of material handling equipment.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
Forklift Operator
Ajin USA
01.2013 - 09.2018
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Transported materials between storage areas, loading docks and delivery vehicles as needed.
- Stacked loaded pallets in designated areas using proper stacking methods according to company policies and procedures.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Checked expiration dates on products prior to stocking shelves or shipping out orders.
Material Handler
Sewon America
07.2012 - 01.2013
- Received and distributed incoming materials to designated areas.
- Inspected materials for any damages or defects upon receipt.
- Maintained accurate inventory records of all received items.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with appropriate material handling equipment.
- Verified accuracy of shipments against purchase orders and invoices.
- Performed regular cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory records.
- Operated forklift in a safe manner to move large shipments within the facility.
- Monitored stock levels and placed orders when necessary to replenish supplies.
- Collaborated with supervisors to develop efficient methods for storing goods.
- Assisted with physical inventories as needed by counting parts accurately and quickly.
- Transported hazardous materials safely according to established protocols.
- Tracked shipment information using computerized systems such as SAP or Oracle software applications.
- Investigated discrepancies between inventory records and actual stock on hand.
- Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities such as seminars or trainings.
- Supported other warehouse personnel in completing tasks efficiently.
Education
GED -
West Georgia Technical College
La Grange, GA05-2006
Skills
- Workplace Cleanliness
- Adherence to Procedures
- Shipment Receiving
- Truck loading and unloading
- Materials Handling
- Shipping and receiving
- Heavy Lifting
- Loading dock staging
- Stock control
- Warehouse Organization
- Forklift Operation
- Pallet Jack Operation
- Safety Protocols
- High Rack Storage
- Loading and unloading
- Warehouse picking
- Inventory staging
- Shipment Processing
- Palletizing
- Material Handling
- Supply chain and inventory management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Assembly line experience
- Warehouse Operations
- Warehouse Management
- Material inventory
- Team Player
- Inventory Counts
- General laborer
- Manufacturing and warehouse procedures
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Heavy Equipment Operation
Certification
Forklift
Timeline
Warehouse Forklift Operator
West Fraser Lumber Mill
03.2023 - Current
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Hantal
05.2021 - 03.2023
Forklift Operator
Mando America
09.2018 - 05.2021
Forklift Operator
Ajin USA
01.2013 - 09.2018
Material Handler
Sewon America
07.2012 - 01.2013
GED -
West Georgia Technical College