Kevin Miles
irving,TX
Summary
Dynamic and skilled Forklift Operator with over 10 years of experience managing heavy loads and operating a wide range of warehouse equipment. Expertise in various classes of forklifts, ensuring seamless material handling in fast-paced environments while maintaining strict adherence to safety protocols. Renowned for problem-solving abilities, strong work ethic, and exceptional relationship-building skills that enhance team collaboration. Comprehensive knowledge of warehouse management and logistics coordination, consistently delivering optimal performance through meticulous equipment maintenance and operational efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator
Refresco
Ft worth, TX
04.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers.
Forklift Operator
Dal Tile & Stone
Sunnyvale, TX
04.2020 - 11.2022
- 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.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers.
Forklift Operator
KONE Corporation
McKinney, TX
03.2016 - 05.2019
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Sorted, organized and stacked items in warehouse.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto pallets safely and securely using the cherry picker lift.
- Selected and transported items using forklift to complete customer orders.
- Inspected cherry pickers daily for proper functioning prior to use.
- Operated cherry picker to move, locate, relocate, and stack material in warehouse.
- Arranged items on pallets according to size and weight.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while operating the cherry picker equipment.
- Provided assistance in rearranging warehouse storage shelves as needed.
- Collaborated with peers to complete tasks quickly.
- Verified accuracy of incoming and outgoing shipments against packing slips.
- Assisted in loading and unloading goods from trucks onto pallets.
- Cleaned and maintained the forklift on a regular basis as per manufacturer's instructions.
- Transported offloaded inventory to proper storage area in warehouse.
- Communicated effectively with coworkers regarding any issues or concerns related to operations of the cherry picker truck.
- Managed inventory levels accurately by keeping track of items moved with the cherry picker truck.
- Followed established safety protocols when working around hazardous materials or heavy loads.
- Adhered strictly to company policies regarding safety procedures while operating machinery.
Education
Associate of Science - Botany
Cedar Valley College
Lancaster, TX06.2025
Skills
- Stock Allocation
- Palletizing
- Warehouse Picking
- Forklift Operation
- Product Inspection
- Shipment Processing
- Material Handling
- Inventory Staging
- OSHA Compliance
- Production Scheduling
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Stock Rotation
- Loading and Unloading
- Shipping Operations
- Barcode Scanning
- Storage and Organization
- Order Picking
- Materials Transport
- Certified Forklift Operator
- Shipping and Receiving
- Material Inventory
Accomplishments
- Determined forklift specifications with 90% accuracy.
- Consistently determined load weight to within 2000 pounds.
- Trained 15 new employees on proper forklift operation and safety.
Certification
Certified Forklift Operator
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Refresco
04.2023 - Current
Forklift Operator
Dal Tile & Stone
04.2020 - 11.2022
Forklift Operator
KONE Corporation
03.2016 - 05.2019
Associate of Science - Botany
Cedar Valley College