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Lawrence Bolling

Lawrence Bolling

Calumet City,IL

Summary

Highly motivated safety oriented Forklift Operator of 15 years. Very 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

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Forklift Operator

Kenco Logistics
03.2023 - 03.2024

Loaded and unloaded trailers. Staged outbound freight. Trained new hires on work functions and housekeeping.

Forklift Operator

Ingram Micro
06.2022 - 11.2022
  • 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.

Cable Planner

Talley
08.2018 - 06.2022

Pack Out Associate

Home Depot
06.2018 - 01.2020

Batch Maker

EcoPur
04.2016 - 08.2018
  • Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge
  • Assisted with new hire orientation and employee training
  • Responded quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems
  • Troubleshot minor problems and reported larger technical issues
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible
  • Worked with coworkers to complete tasks
  • Developed departmental objectives, budgets, policies, procedures and strategies
  • Adhered to quality and service standards to support operational goals
  • Provided product information and resolved concerns to assist customers
  • Provided efficient and courteous service to customers at all times
  • Turned valve controls to start equipment and to adjust operation to maintain product quality
  • Selected and measured or weighed ingredients, using measures and balance scales
  • Gave directions to other workers who were assisting in batchmaking process
  • Observed and listened to equipment to detect possible malfunctions, such as leaks and plugging and report malfunctions and undesirable tastes to supervisors.

Cargo Handler

AGI
06.2015 - 11.2016
  • Sorted cargo before loading and unloading
  • Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships and containers by hand and using trucks, tractors and equipment
  • Received oral instructions to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs
  • Attached slings, hooks and other devices to lift cargo and guide loads
  • Stacked cargo in locations, such as transit sheds and in held of ships as directed, using pallets and cargo boards
  • Shoveled, swept and cleaned work areas
  • Performed quality checks on products and parts
  • Rotated through all tasks required in particular production process
  • Maintained production equipment and machinery
  • Operated machinery and heavy equipment, such as forklifts
  • Troubleshot minor problems and reported larger technical issues
  • Provided product information and resolved concerns to assist customers
  • Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge.

Assembly Line Worker

Silverline Windows And Doors
02.2011 - 08.2013

Psychiatric Technician

Kenwood Healthcare
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Modified cooking and forming operations based on results of sampling processes, adjusting time cycles and ingredients to achieve desired qualities, such as firmness and texture
  • Observed gauged and thermometers to determine if mixing chamber temperature was within specified limits and turn valves to control temperature
  • Operated refining machines to reduce particle size of cooked batches
  • Inspected and packed final product
  • Attached identified tags to containers and mark them with identified information
  • Collaborated with and assisted doctors, psychologists and rehabilitation therapists in working with mentally ill, emotionally disturbed and developmentally disabled patients to treat, rehabilitate and return patients to community
  • Monitored patients' physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior and physical ailments to medical staff
  • Developed and taught strategies to promote client wellness and independence
  • Provided nursing, psychiatric and personal care to mentally ill, emotionally disturbed and mentally retarded patients
  • Observed and influenced patients' behavior by teaching, counseling and befriending
  • Encouraged patients to develop work skills and to participate in social, recreational and other therapeutic activities that enhanced interpersonal skills and develop social relationships
  • Restrained violent, potentially violent and suicidal patients by verbal and physical means as required
  • Worked with coworkers to complete tasks
  • Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge.

Education

High School Diploma -

Crete Monee
Crete, IL
06.2004

Skills

  • Printing Materials
  • Inquiry Response
  • Service Coordination
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Agenda Setting
  • Staff Leadership
  • Training Junior Team Members
  • Customer Satisfaction

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Forklift Operator

Kenco Logistics
03.2023 - 03.2024

Forklift Operator

Ingram Micro
06.2022 - 11.2022

Cable Planner

Talley
08.2018 - 06.2022

Pack Out Associate

Home Depot
06.2018 - 01.2020

Batch Maker

EcoPur
04.2016 - 08.2018

Cargo Handler

AGI
06.2015 - 11.2016

Assembly Line Worker

Silverline Windows And Doors
02.2011 - 08.2013

Psychiatric Technician

Kenwood Healthcare
01.2009 - 01.2011

High School Diploma -

Crete Monee
Lawrence Bolling