Joshua Fort
Sand Springs,OK
Summary
Versatile and achievement-oriented professional with extensive experience in forklift operation and maintenance, demonstrated at Bennett Steel by enhancing warehouse efficiency and safety. Excelled in a variety of roles, including owner/operator and maintenance technician, showcasing strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to operational excellence. Proven ability to train peers, manage operations, and ensure compliance, underscoring leadership and technical proficiency.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Skytrack ForkLift Operator
Bennett Steel
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation, contributing to a stronger workforce.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Calculated appropriate size and weight distribution to safely manage load.
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Excelled under pressure by safely executing demanding lifts in challenging weather conditions and tight spaces.
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
JJH Transportation
01.2007 - 02.2011
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained compliance with weight limits, safety regulations, and transportation laws through diligent record-keeping and inspections.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Managed financial aspects of business operations including budgeting, expense tracking, invoice processing, and tax filing.
Maintenance Technician
Holiday Inn-Select
08.1999 - 12.2006
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders for repairs needed, or maintenance.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers frequently.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
- Supported inventory management efforts, tracking spare parts usage and reordering as necessary.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction in facility areas by maintaining high standard of cleanliness and functionality.
Education
GED -
Oklahoma Board of Education
09-2019
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Forklift operator certification
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Used Telescopic All-Terrain Fork/Crane to lift steel beams and steel plating for construction of steel structures and loading and unloading of flatbed trailers
- Equipment maintenance
- Forklift maintenance
- General maintenance
Certification
Class 7 Forklift Operators License covering all 7 classes of Forklift. OSHA Compliant.
Timeline
Skytrack ForkLift Operator
Bennett Steel
08.2022 - 12.2023
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
JJH Transportation
01.2007 - 02.2011
Maintenance Technician
Holiday Inn-Select
08.1999 - 12.2006
GED -
Oklahoma Board of Education
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