Kelly Chavez
Ontario,OR
Summary
Cooperative Forklift Operator with 20 years of experience lifting and carrying heavy loads using warehouse equipment. Qualified to operate various classes of forklifts and practiced in wide range of heavy equipment. Talented problem-solver with strong ethics, integrity and relationship-building abilities. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Stand-Up Forklift Operator
AMFEC
Caldwell, ID
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Operated stand-up forklift to move merchandise and materials in warehouse.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves using the lift truck.
- Managed incoming and outgoing shipments from dock area using lift truck.
- Followed all safety regulations when operating the lift truck.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on the lift truck equipment before each shift began.
- Moved goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Employed hand signals to communicate effectively with coworkers operating transport vehicles and direct movements from floor.
Forklift Operator
Simplot
Ontario, OR
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Transported materials between storage areas, loading docks and delivery vehicles as needed.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Prepared finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling and packing product.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
- Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
- Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
Sanitation Worker
Portapros
Nampa, ID
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Picked up products from warehouse or distribution center, verified content and delivered to businesses or households as schedule indicated.
- Determined optimal routes based on GPS application information and knowledge of local routes.
- Conducted pre-inspections to keep trucks reliable and well-maintained.
- Drove box truck to pick up and delivery porta potties.
- Serviced porta potties.
Forklift Operator
Big Tex Trailers West
Caldwell, ID
01.2019 - 07.2021
- Moved trailers safely with a forklift hitch attachment through out the ware house.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
Education
Vocational - Heavy Equipment Operator
Heavy Equipment School of Idaho
Boise, ID06-2009
GED -
Blue Mountain Community College
Pendleton, OR08-1993
Skills
- Loading and Unloading
- Order Picking
- Warehouse Safety
- RF Scanner
- Problem-Solving
- Certified Forklift Operator
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Team Player
- Shipping and Receiving
- Forklift Operation
- General Laborer
- Safety Awareness
Timeline
Stand-Up Forklift Operator
AMFEC
01.2023 - 02.2024
Forklift Operator
Simplot
07.2022 - 12.2022
Sanitation Worker
Portapros
12.2021 - 07.2022
Forklift Operator
Big Tex Trailers West
01.2019 - 07.2021
Vocational - Heavy Equipment Operator
Heavy Equipment School of Idaho
GED -
Blue Mountain Community College
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