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Jose D Garcia

Forklift driver
Addison,IL

Summary

Professional Summary

Experienced Forklift Operator with over 10 years of proven success in warehouse operations and material handling. Skilled in operating a wide range of equipment including sit-down, stand-up, clamp, slip sheet, pallet rider, and order picker forklifts. Known for efficiency, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to safety standards (OSHA compliant). Reliable team player with a solid track record in loading/unloading, staging, inventory support, and equipment inspections. Able to adapt quickly in fast-paced environments and consistently meet productivity goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Forklift Operator

Creative Werks
04.2021 - Current
  • Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts to load/unload trucks and move inventory efficiently.
  • Skilled in handling slip sheet attachments to move products without pallets, ensuring zero damage.
  • Perform daily equipment inspections and complete safety checklists.
  • Follow strict warehouse safety protocols and maintain a clean work environment.
  • Assist with staging, picking, and wrapping of outbound orders .
  • Operated clamp forklifts to transport fragile and high-value merchandise
  • Ensured secure handling of non-palletized goods using proper pressure control techniques.
  • Supported inventory cycle counts and reconciled discrepancies in product location and quantity.
  • Trained new hires on clamp safety and operational standards.

General Warehouse Operator

  • Operated standard sit-down forklift and electric pallet jack to move goods throughout the warehouse.
  • Assisted in container unloading, stacking, shrink-wrapping, and shipping prep.
  • Maintained accurate records of inbound/outbound inventory using RF scanner systems.
  • Cross-trained in different warehouse zones for flexible task coverage.

Forklift Operator

Pampered Chef
02.2020 - 04.2021
  • Operated sit-down and stand-up forklifts daily in a high-volume warehouse.
  • Loaded and unloaded trailers; relocated pallets to racks up to 30 feet high.
  • Used pallet rider for order picking and staging shipments.
  • Strictly followed OSHA safety procedures and warehouse protocols.
  • Performed daily equipment inspections and reported preventative maintenance needs.

Clamp Forklift Operator

  • Operated clamp forklift to handle delicate products like appliances and industrial paper rolls.
  • Ensured damage-free loading and unloading of goods.
  • Coordinated with inventory team for product tracking and stock accuracy.
  • Participated in ongoing training to improve operational efficiency.
  • Used pallet rider for in-warehouse transport and order preparation.
  • Labeled, scanned, and stocked products in designated warehouse zones.
  • Assisted with general warehouse duties such as cleaning, cycle counting, and organizing inventory.

Skills

  • Stock allocation
  • Inventory staging
  • Warehouse picking
  • Shipment processing
  • RF scanner
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Warehouse safety
  • Dock work
  • Barcode scanning
  • Order picking
  • Certified forklift operator

Languages

English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Forklift Operator

Creative Werks
04.2021 - Current

Forklift Operator

Pampered Chef
02.2020 - 04.2021
Jose D Garcia Forklift driver