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Josh Skopil

Veneta,OR

Summary

Dynamic and reliable Shipping Forklift Operator with a proven track record at Sierra Pacific, excelling in inventory control and assisting shipping management in supervisory duties and deadlines. Skilled and efficient with productivity, inventory control and mentoring new employees, I consistently optimize shipping operations while ensuring accurate documentation and fostering a collaborative team environment.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Shipping Forklift Operator

Sierra Pacific
03.2018 - Current
  • Exceeded expectations in maintaining excellent attendance, punctuality, and reliability throughout employment tenure.
  • Assisted in conducting routine inventory audits, ensuring accurate stock counts and identifying discrepancies for prompt resolution.
  • Transported goods between the finish yards locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Checked items against documentation for accuracy.
  • Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift, promoting a strong safety culture.
  • Completed detailed documentation for each shipment, including bills of lading, packing slips, and shipping labels.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing demands by cross-training in shipping/production roles as needed.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks safely using forklifts, minimizing damage to products during transportation.
  • Optimized storage space by strategically organizing inventory according to size, weight, and frequency of use.
  • Maintained accurate records of inventory movements and shipments, ensuring proper stock levels at all times.
  • Unloaded trucks and moved materials to staging area.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
  • Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks.
  • Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
  • Complete daily production/shipping reports using Excel.
  • Checked the AS400 for orders to ready for Trains cars, Trucks, and Transfers when available.
  • Made Diagrams for loading Train cars, Trucks, and Transfers to maximize weight.

Warehouse Forklift Operator

King Estate
01.2015 - 12.2017
  • 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.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Diesel Mechanic

Lane Community College
Eugene, OR

Skills

  • Skilled in forklift operation
  • Efficient loading techniques
  • Timely and trustworthy
  • Issue troubleshooting
  • Equipment inspections
  • Inventory control
  • Efficient data entry
  • Problem-solving
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Record keeping

Certification

  • Certified Forklift Driver, Sierra Pacific Industries - 2015-Current

Timeline

Shipping Forklift Operator

Sierra Pacific
03.2018 - Current

Warehouse Forklift Operator

King Estate
01.2015 - 12.2017

Associate of Applied Science - Diesel Mechanic

Lane Community College