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Kevin Lanning

Kevin Lanning

Longview,WA

Summary

Cooperative forklift operator with several 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.

Organized professional experienced in safely moving materials in high-volume warehouse environments. Strong knowledge of inventory management as well as shipping and receiving procedures. Ambitious and hardworking with drive to deliver top-quality results.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1994
1994
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Forklift Operator

Warehouser
Longview, Washington
01.2017 - 05.2025
  • To pick up supplies load on the trucks and keep track of paper work unload trucks put products away.
  • Operated forklifts to load and unload materials efficiently.
  • Conducted routine inspections of equipment for safety compliance.
  • Organized inventory in warehouse to optimize storage space.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline shipping processes.
  • Maintained accurate records of stock movements in the system.
  • Implemented best practices for material handling to increase efficiency.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding operational needs and issues.
  • Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
  • 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.
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by 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.
  • Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
  • Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
  • Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
  • Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
  • Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
  • Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
  • Reported safety and quality issues to management.
  • Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
  • Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
  • Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
  • Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
  • Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
  • Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
  • Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
  • Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
  • Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
  • Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
  • Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
  • Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
  • Tracked materials moved for stocking purposes and to complete logs for management.
  • Checked expiration dates on products prior to stocking shelves or shipping out orders.
  • Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
  • Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
  • 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.
  • Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
  • Inspected product load for accuracy to foster timely and complete delivery.
  • Weighed materials or products to record data on tags or labels.
  • Employed hand signals to communicate effectively with coworkers operating transport vehicles and direct movements from floor.
  • Accurately measured and recorded product weight, dimensions or other production data for use in tag and label creation.
  • Noted and recorded receipt of materials on drivers' paperwork.
  • Followed safe practices to mix and apply chemicals.
  • Followed maps and GPS systems to promptly complete tasks.
  • Performed inspections and made repairs on tractors.

Forklift Operator

Portland air port
Portland, OR
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • Load luggage and check luggage
  • Operated forklifts to load and unload materials efficiently.
  • Conducted routine inspections of equipment for safety compliance.
  • Organized inventory in warehouse to optimize storage space.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline shipping processes.
  • Maintained accurate records of stock movements in the system.
  • Assisted in training new operators on safety protocols and operations.
  • Implemented best practices for material handling to increase efficiency.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding operational needs and issues.
  • Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
  • 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.

Education

Tulare Western High School
Tulare, CA

Skills

  • Forklift pallet jack pallitizer unload trucks paperwork

Timeline

Forklift Operator

Warehouser
01.2017 - 05.2025

Forklift Operator

Portland air port
01.2012 - 01.2016

Tulare Western High School