Joseph Felix
Fontana,CA
Summary
Dedicated Equipment Operator with extensive experience at Costco, excelling in heavy equipment operation and safety compliance. Proven track record of enhancing warehouse efficiency and reducing product damage through meticulous loading and unloading practices. Strong communicator and team player, committed to fostering a safe and productive work environment.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator
Costco
Ontario, CA
07.2021 - Current
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport materials efficiently within warehouse environment.
- Performed routine equipment inspections to ensure safety and reliability of machinery
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift according to company guidelines.
- Contributed to the reduction of workplace accidents by adhering to strict safety protocols during all forklift operations.
- Participated in regular safety meetings, staying up-to-date on best practices in regards to safe and efficient operation of a warehouse forklift.
- Supported the shipping department with prompt loading and unloading tasks utilizing a variety of specialized attachments on the forklift as needed.
- Improved overall warehouse cleanliness, routinely clearing debris from aisles with the use of attachments on the forklift.
- Expedited shipment processes by accurately pulling orders from inventory shelves using a forklift following pick tickets specifications.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, maintaining accurate inventory records during operations.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of work areas, promoting a safe working environment.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment handling and safety protocols, fostering team development.
- Managed loading and unloading processes to streamline workflow and minimize delays in operations.
- Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
- Participated in regular safety meetings to reinforce best practices within the team and ensure a hazard-free workplace.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials efficiently within warehouse environment.
- Trained new hires on safe forklift operation and company protocols for material handling.
- Kept up-to-date on company policies and procedures relating to forklift operations through continuous training sessions and self-directed learning.
- Fostered positive working relationships with colleagues and supervisors, promoting teamwork and collaboration within the warehouse environment while executing daily forklift tasks.
- Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
Dock Forklift Driver
Transformco
Ontario, CA
10.1993 - 04.2021
- Operated forklifts to transport materials efficiently within dock area.
- Conducted pre-shift inspections to ensure safety and equipment readiness.
- Coordinated loading and unloading of shipments, optimizing workflow productivity.
- Trained new team members on proper forklift operation and safety protocols.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance metrics while adhering to workplace safety standards.
- Aided in training new employees on proper forklift operations and company policies, fostering teamwork among staff members.
- Loaded outbound shipments securely onto transport vehicles following established guidelines.
- Expedited loading and unloading processes, ensuring timely delivery of goods to customers.
- Maintained a safe working environment through diligent adherence to safety protocols and procedures.
- Reduced product damage by carefully maneuvering forklift to load and unload materials from trucks, racks, and shelves.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by expertly operating forklifts and other heavy machinery.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement through regular feedback exchange with supervisors regarding process enhancements.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
Education
No Degree -
Garey High School
Pomona, CASkills
- Worksite safety
- Heavy equipment operation
- Equipment operations
- Safety compliance
- Loader operation
- General labor
Timeline
Equipment Operator
Costco
07.2021 - Current
Dock Forklift Driver
Transformco
10.1993 - 04.2021
No Degree -
Garey High School