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.
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