Certified forklift operator with extensive experience at Bechtel Construction Company, adept at optimizing material handling and enhancing workplace safety. Proven track record in reducing loading times by 20% through efficient pallet staging. Strong team player with a focus on collaboration and safety awareness, ensuring compliance with OSHA standards.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Bechtel Construction Company
02.2025 - 10.2025
Operated forklifts to transport materials efficiently within Industrial construction
Adapted quickly to changing tasks and priorities in fast-paced work environment.
Received training in proper forklift handling techniques and equipment maintenance procedures.
Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
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.
Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation, contributing to a stronger workforce.
Enhanced workplace safety by diligently inspecting forklifts before each shift and reporting any issues promptly.
Conducted pre-operational safety checks on equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Assisted in loading and unloading shipments, maintaining accurate inventory records.
Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and minimize downtime during operations.
Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.
Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
Forklift Operator
Jesco Construction
10.2022 - 01.2025
Operated forklifts to transport materials efficiently within industrial construction
Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
Expedited order fulfillment with proficient navigation of narrow aisles during the picking process without causing damage or delays.
Facilitated collaborative work environment, readily assisting colleagues in heavy lifting tasks.
Increased operational flexibility by obtaining certifications for various types of forklifts.
Increased storage efficiency with strategic pallet stacking and goods placement.
Supported continuous operation by performing minor maintenance on forklifts, preventing downtime.
Enhanced operational efficiency, regularly updating skills through company-provided training sessions.
Reduced product damage by adhering to strict handling and lifting protocols.
Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer.
Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
Hooked tow trucks to trailer hitches and fastened attachments with hitchpins.
Adapted quickly to changing tasks and priorities in fast-paced work environment.
Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
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.
Enhanced workplace safety by diligently inspecting forklifts before each shift and reporting any issues promptly.
Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.
Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
Conducted pre-operational safety checks on equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Followed safety protocols while navigating warehouse terrain and managing hazardous materials.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to support operational efficiency.
Forklift Operator
Saulsbury Industries
2020 - 2022
Operated forklifts to transport materials efficiently within industrial construction
Kept construction site clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
Improved field efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Forklift Operator
Primoris Services Corp
2015 - 2021
Load and unload trucks with iron,rebar,pipe,electrical,concrete forms,scafold
forklift inspections
job safety sheets
Optimized fuel usage and maintenance costs by operating forklifts in economical manner.
Maintained clean and safe work environment, contributing to reduction in workplace accidents.
Ensured timely movement of products to designated areas, leading to smoother warehouse operation.
Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects efficiently and effectively.
Promoted culture of safety, conducting informal peer training on forklift operation safety standards.
Improved team coordination, leading to faster loading and unloading times by effectively communicating with warehouse staff.
Achieved high levels of product security by following best practices in cargo handling.
Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.
Used equipment such as [Type] and [Type] to process excess materials and support recycling efforts.
Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and minimize downtime during operations.
Assisted in loading and unloading shipments, maintaining accurate inventory records.
Received training in proper forklift handling techniques and equipment maintenance procedures.
Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation, contributing to a stronger workforce.
Conducted pre-operational safety checks on equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to support operational efficiency.
Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
Enhanced workplace safety by diligently inspecting forklifts before each shift and reporting any issues promptly.