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Kidanny Ventura

Lakeland,Florida

Summary

Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic. Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Recieving Manager/Forklift Operator

Akin & Porter Produce
12.2021 - 06.2023
  • 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.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
  • Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
  • Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
  • Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
  • Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
  • Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
  • Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
  • Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.
  • Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer.
  • Generated production data to complete necessary paperwork by accurately measuring and weighing materials.
  • Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
  • Hooked tow trucks to trailer hitches and fastened attachments with hitchpins.

Owner

Adventura Logistics
06.2020 - 06.2021
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
  • Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.

Forklift Operator/CNC Machine Operator/CAD Designer

Flow Components & Equipment Su
01.2018 - 06.2020
  • 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.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
  • Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
  • Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
  • Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
  • Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
  • Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
  • Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
  • Operated or tended automatic stacking, loading and packaging machines.
  • Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
  • Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
  • Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
  • Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks.
  • Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
  • Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.
  • Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
  • Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer.
  • Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment by recharging batteries, lubricating parts and refueling.
  • Generated production data to complete necessary paperwork by accurately measuring and weighing materials.
  • Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
  • Signaled workers to discharge, dump or level materials.
  • Turned valves and opened chutes to dump, spray or release materials from dump cars or storage bins into hoppers.
  • Hooked tow trucks to trailer hitches and fastened attachments with hitchpins.
  • Used equipment such as [Type] and [Type] to process excess materials and support recycling efforts.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lakeland Senior High School
Lakeland, FL

Skills

  • Efficient Routing
  • Critical Thinking
  • Stockroom Organization
  • Work Assignments
  • Vendor Relations
  • Receivables Management
  • Sorting Inventory
  • Basic Mathematical Calculations
  • OSHA Guidelines
  • Safety Practices
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Distribution and Warehousing
  • Safety Management
  • Operating Equipment

Timeline

Recieving Manager/Forklift Operator

Akin & Porter Produce
12.2021 - 06.2023

Owner

Adventura Logistics
06.2020 - 06.2021

Forklift Operator/CNC Machine Operator/CAD Designer

Flow Components & Equipment Su
01.2018 - 06.2020

High School Diploma -

Lakeland Senior High School
Kidanny Ventura