Kelvin Wright
Orange Park,FL
Summary
Dedicated Forklift Operator with extensive experience at Owens & Minor, skilled in safely loading and unloading materials while enhancing warehouse efficiency. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams and train new employees, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational excellence. Certified in forklift operation, demonstrating reliability and strong problem-solving skills.
Experienced with operating forklifts in fast-paced environments, ensuring smooth material handling and efficient operations. Delivers consistent performance by maintaining equipment and adhering to safety guidelines. Knowledge of warehouse management and logistics coordination.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Owens & Minor
09.2024 - Current
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- 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.
Forklift Operator/ Order Picker
Walmart Distribution Center
10.2007 - 06.2024
- 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.
Education
Bachelor Of Criminal Justice Administration - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Jacksonville, FL06.2012
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Forklift operator certification
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Team player
- Warehouse operations
- Warehouse safety
- Material handling
- Safety awareness
- Teamwork and collaboration
- General laborer
- Order picking
- Order picking and processing
- Safe driver
- Punctual and reliable
- Materials handling
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Owens & Minor
09.2024 - Current
Forklift Operator/ Order Picker
Walmart Distribution Center
10.2007 - 06.2024
Bachelor Of Criminal Justice Administration - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
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