Latrell Williams
Savannah,Georgia
Summary
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. Industrious Forklift Operator trained in all aspects of shipment inspections and transportation. Versed in using scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS) to promote safe and on-time shipment and delivery. Strong and robust individual comfortable lifting up to Number pounds and operating all job-related equipment such as shrink wrap machines. 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. Hardworking Forklift Operator with advanced mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills. Efficient and organized worker possessing strong work ethic and drive to exceed goals. Certified in Area of certification paired with Number years of hands-on experience handling warehouse duties.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Nfi
05.2024 - Current
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
- Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
- Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift according to company guidelines.
- Reduced product damage by performing routine forklift maintenance and safety checks.
- Contributed to the reduction of workplace accidents by adhering to strict safety protocols during all forklift operations.
- Improved overall warehouse cleanliness, routinely clearing debris from aisles with the use of attachments on the forklift.
- Supported the shipping department with prompt loading and unloading tasks utilizing a variety of specialized attachments on the forklift as needed.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Kept up-to-date on company policies and procedures relating to forklift operations through continuous training sessions and self-directed learning.
- Turned in paperwork outlining orders for inspection before loading, marking load tickets for out of stock items, withholding or completing orders as necessary and inspecting trucks before departure.
Forklift Operator
Target Logistics
02.2022 - 12.2023
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- 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.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
- Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation, contributing to a stronger workforce.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Enhanced workplace safety by diligently inspecting forklifts before each shift and reporting any issues promptly.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.
Forklift Operator
Dollar Tree Distribution Center
06.2019 - 11.2021
Education
Jenkins High School
Savannah, GA06.2017
Skills
- Forklift Operation
- Warehouse Organization
- Truck loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Heavy Lifting
- Materials Handling
- Loading and unloading
- Pallet Jack Operation
- Loading Dock Procedures
- Workplace Cleanliness
- Warehouse Safety
- Order Picking
- Safety Protocols
- Shipment Receiving
- Equipment Maintenance
- Storage procedures
- Team Player
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Warehouse Operations
- Problem-Solving
- Safety awareness
- Order picking and processing
- Lift Equipment Operation
- Material Handling
- OSHA Workplace Safety
- Dock Operations
- Safe driver
- General laborer
- Inventory staging
- Inventory Control
- Inventory Counts
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Palletizing
- Shipment Processing
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Storage and Organization
- Stock management
Timeline
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Nfi
05.2024 - Current
Forklift Operator
Target Logistics
02.2022 - 12.2023
Forklift Operator
Dollar Tree Distribution Center
06.2019 - 11.2021
Jenkins High School
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