Joshua Ingram
Casa Grande,ARIZONA
Summary
Accomplished Forklift Operator with expertise from Tractor Supply Co. and Price Industries, skilled in material handling and warehouse safety. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency by training staff and prioritizing urgent shipments. Recognized for minimizing product damage and maintaining inventory accuracy. A reliable team player with a strong commitment to safe driving and effective communication.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Shoe Dept. Encore
Casa Grande, AZ
05.2021 - 12.2024
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries to enhance shopping experience.
- Maintained clean and organized sales floor to promote efficient customer navigation.
- Operated point-of-sale system for transactions, ensuring accurate cash handling.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
Forklift Operator
Tractor Supply Co. Distribution Center
Casa Grande, AZ
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Operated forklifts to transport materials throughout distribution center efficiently.
- Conducted pre-shift inspections of equipment to ensure safety and compliance standards.
- Loaded shipments, verifying accuracy of inventory against documentation
- Implemented best practices for pallet stacking and load securing to prevent damage during transit.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Forklift Operator
Price Industries
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Operated forklifts to transport materials throughout distribution center efficiently.
- Assisted in training new staff on safe operational practices and equipment handling procedures.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using skills, technique, and caution
- Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
- Maintained inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts and stock audits.
- Pick and deliver needed inventory to various departments
Education
Casa Grande Union High School
Casa Grande, AZ05.2021
Skills
- Forklift certified on stand-up and sit-down machines
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse safety
- Material handling
- Order picking
- Safe driver
- Team player
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Price Industries
10.2023 - 06.2024
Forklift Operator
Tractor Supply Co. Distribution Center
11.2022 - 07.2023
Sales Associate
Shoe Dept. Encore
05.2021 - 12.2024
Casa Grande Union High School