Kenneth Dehart
Summary
Dedicated forklift operator with expertise in inventory management and safety compliance. Proven ability to coordinate loading and unloading processes while maintaining a clean work environment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Morrison
Houma
12.2008 - Current
- Operated forklifts to efficiently transport materials across warehouse, ensuring timely delivery.
- Managed inventory by organizing and storing products in designated areas.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate loading and unloading of shipments.
- Maintained clean and organized work environment, enhancing safety and compliance with protocols.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize hazards during operations.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding equipment issues and needs.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment, ensuring secure and damage-free handling of goods.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Achieved and retained forklift training and certification in compliance with company policies.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
- Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
- Operated lifting device controls to efficiently load, unload, and stack materials for optimal space utilization.
- Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
- Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
- Performed inspections and made repairs on tractors.
Forklift Operator
Offshore Specialty
Houma
01.2004 - 12.2008
- Operated forklifts to transport materials across warehouse, ensuring timely delivery to various departments.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure equipment safety and functionality.
- Managed inventory by organizing and storing products in designated areas, facilitating easy access and retrieval.
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Safety compliance
- Equipment inspection
- Equipment maintenance
- Inventory management
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Morrison
12.2008 - Current
Forklift Operator
Offshore Specialty
01.2004 - 12.2008