Joshua Phelps
Deer Park,Texas
Summary
Dynamic Forklift Operator with extensive experience at Maersk Inc. and other warehouses including Houston Food Bank. Skilled in materials movement and inventory staging.
Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through effective teamwork and precise documentation. Certified in forklift operation, adept at maximizing load capacities while ensuring safety and compliance in fast-paced environments.
Industrious Forklift Operator trained in all aspects of shipment inspections and transportation. Versed in using scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS) to promote safe and on-time shipment and delivery. Strong and robust individual comfortable lifting up to 3'200 pounds and operating all job-related equipment such as shrink wrap machines.
Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Maersk Inc
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Reach lifts and Cherry pickers.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
- Operated or tended automatic stacking, loading and packaging machines.
Forklift Operator
CMA Double Coin Inc.
11.2023 - 12.2024
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Clamp forklift and Sit down; Propane.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
Forklift Operator
Houston Food Bank
03.2019 - 10.2023
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
- Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
- Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer.
- Generated production data to complete necessary paperwork by accurately measuring and weighing materials.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
Education
La Porte Highschool
La Porte, TX05.2014
Skills
- Documentation
- Palletizing
- Incident logging
- Warehouse picking
- Inventory staging
- Materials movement
- Stock allocation
- Shipping and receiving
- Forklift operator certification
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Dock work
- RFID systems
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Maersk Inc
02.2025 - 06.2025
Forklift Operator
CMA Double Coin Inc.
11.2023 - 12.2024
Forklift Operator
Houston Food Bank
03.2019 - 10.2023
La Porte Highschool
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