Cooperative Forklift Operator with 10 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.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Dart Warehouse
North Aurora, IL
08.2023 - 04.2024
Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
Stacked loaded pallets in designated areas using proper stacking methods according to company policies and procedures.
Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
General Laborer
Utility Concrete Products, LLC
MORRIS, IL
03.2015 - 02.2019
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.
Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks for delivery to job sites.
Assisted tradespeople with tasks such as measuring, cutting, and preparing materials.
Operated hand tools and power tools to complete construction projects.
Moved heavy objects using dollies, carts, hoists, or other manual labor techniques.
Unloaded building supplies from delivery trucks using forklifts or cranes.
Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.