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Jose Melendez

Allentown,PA

Summary

Dedicated Forklift Operator with a proven track record at Lehigh Valley Logistics, excelling in safe loading and unloading while enhancing warehouse efficiency. Skilled in forklift operation and committed to teamwork, I consistently reduced loading times and maintained a clean workspace, ensuring compliance with safety standards and boosting overall productivity.

Professional operator with strong experience in material handling and warehouse operations. Skilled in safely maneuvering forklifts, managing inventory, and loading/unloading goods. Reliable team collaborator focused on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Recognized for attention to safety protocols and effective communication skills.

Logistics professional with hands-on experience in forklift operation, emphasizing precision and safety. Known for teamwork and reliability, adapting to shifting priorities. Skilled in inventory management and operating heavy machinery, bringing dependable and results-focused approach.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Lehigh Valley Logistics
06.2022 - 06.2024
  • Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
  • 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.
  • Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
  • Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
  • Reduced product damage by performing routine forklift maintenance and safety checks.

Forklift Operator

Lehigh Valley Losgistics
02.2007 - 05.2022
  • Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
  • Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
  • Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
  • Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.

Education

High School Diploma -

El Salvador School
El Salvador
06.1984

Skills

  • Forklift operation
  • Forklift operator certification
  • Loading and unloading
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Team player
  • Warehouse operations
  • Safety awareness
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • General laborer
  • Order picking and processing
  • Safe driver
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Palletizing
  • Workplace cleanliness

Timeline

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Lehigh Valley Logistics
06.2022 - 06.2024

Forklift Operator

Lehigh Valley Losgistics
02.2007 - 05.2022

High School Diploma -

El Salvador School

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