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Leslie Gent

Yosemite ,KY

Summary

Dynamic Forklift Operator with extensive warehouse, shipping, receiving, loading and unloading knowledge, recognized for enhancing warehouse efficiency through expert material handling and organization. Proven ability to safely load and unload trucks while maintaining accurate inventory records. A reliable team player committed to safety and problem-solving in fast-paced environments.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Forklift Operator/ Shipping & Receiving

Allen Distribution
08.2024 - 03.2025
  • Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or damages.
  • Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to check in, 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.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.

Reach Truck Operator

Staples
12.2023 - 08.2024
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Assisted with training new employees on reach truck operation and best practices in warehouse settings.
  • Participated in regular safety meetings, staying up-to-date on best practices for reach truck operation.
  • Provided support during peak times, willingly working overtime hours when necessary to meet customer demands.
  • Assisted in inventory control, ensuring accurate stock levels for seamless order fulfillment.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.

Forklift Operator

Revlogical
10.2021 - 12.2023

Prepared and organized the auction floor with between 1500-2000 standard and oversized pallets weekly.

Labeled each pallet according to itemized inventory

Safely and efficiently loaded out pallets to customers and loaded their truck or trailer.

Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.

Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.


Forklift Operator

Legacy Supply Chain
12.2019 - 10.2021
  • Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using double fork and single fork attachments
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
  • Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
  • Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.

Education

Franklin Simpson High School
Franklin KY

Skills

  • Forklift operation
  • Forklift operator certification
  • Loading and unloading
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Material handling
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Order picking and processing
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Problem-solving
  • Storage and organization

Certification

  • Warehouse Operations Certification - Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC).
  • Advanced Forklift Operator Certification
  • Reach Truck Operator Certification

Timeline

Forklift Operator/ Shipping & Receiving

Allen Distribution
08.2024 - 03.2025

Reach Truck Operator

Staples
12.2023 - 08.2024

Forklift Operator

Revlogical
10.2021 - 12.2023

Forklift Operator

Legacy Supply Chain
12.2019 - 10.2021

Franklin Simpson High School
Leslie Gent