Open To Work
Josey Tippett
Logistics
Chicago,IL
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Summary
Accomplished Warehouse Forklift Operator with a proven track record at CPG.IO, enhancing warehouse efficiency and safety. Skilled in forklift operation and warehouse organization, I excel in optimizing space and streamlining shipping/receiving processes. Known for exceptional problem-solving abilities and a strong commitment to maintaining quality control, my focus on teamwork and safety protocols significantly reduces workplace accidents.
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator
CPG.IO
08.2020 - 11.2024
- 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.
- 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.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
- Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
- Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift according to company guidelines.
- Reduced product damage by performing routine forklift maintenance and safety checks.
- Contributed to the reduction of workplace accidents by adhering to strict safety protocols during all forklift operations.
- Collaborated with other warehouse team members, ensuring smooth workflow through effective communication during forklift operations.
- Expedited shipment processes by accurately pulling orders from inventory shelves using a forklift following pick tickets specifications.
- Assisted with periodic physical inventory counts, ensuring accuracy and integrity in stock records through meticulous tracking of items moved via the use of a warehouse forklifter.
- Safeguarded quality of products stored in the warehouse by ensuring proper stacking techniques and adherence to weight restrictions while operating a forklift.
- Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
Material Handler
Flextronics
05.2015 - 08.2020
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and high-quality work standards.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Prevented product damage by carefully loading and unloading materials using appropriate equipment.
- Facilitated smooth operations, coordinating with various departments to fulfill material requests promptly.
- Supported production goals, ensuring that all necessary materials were available when needed on the manufacturing floor.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
Order Selector
SYSCO Food Services
02.2010 - 03.2015
- Boosted productivity by efficiently utilizing various equipment, such as pallet jacks and forklifts, to transport and stack merchandise.
- Minimized damaged items through careful handling of fragile products while selecting orders.
- Detail-oriented Order Picker with experience working in various large warehouse environments. Seeking similar role where outstanding packing skills and strong commitment to safety will be valued.
- Ensured proper inventory management through consistent communication with supervisors and warehouse team members.
- Demonstrated adaptability, successfully managing multiple tasks simultaneously during peak business hours without compromising quality or speed.
- Expedited order processing timeframes with thorough knowledge of warehouse layout for quick item retrieval.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dunbar High School
Fort Myers, FL05-2009
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Warehouse organization
- Truck loading and unloading
- Problem-solving
- Shipping and receiving
- Heavy lifting
- Materials handling
- Pallet jack operation
- Warehouse safety
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Quality control
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkTimeline
Warehouse Forklift Operator
CPG.IO
08.2020 - 11.2024
Material Handler
Flextronics
05.2015 - 08.2020
Order Selector
SYSCO Food Services
02.2010 - 03.2015
High School Diploma -
Dunbar High School