MARK SPLAWN
Bessemer City,NC
Summary
Dynamic Warehouse Forklift Operator with extensive experience at Dystar Carolina Chemical, excelling in efficient materials handling and safety compliance. Proven track record in optimizing warehouse operations and enhancing team collaboration. Skilled in forklift operation and inventory management, consistently reducing lead times and improving workflow efficiency. Committed to maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Dystar Carolina Chemical
Charlotte, NC
02.2001 - 12.2025
- Operated forklifts to transport materials efficiently across warehouse facilities.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and industry regulations during material handling.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to maintain optimal functionality and safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline inventory management processes and reduce downtime.
- Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation and warehouse procedures.
- Monitored stock levels and reported discrepancies to enhance accuracy in inventory control.
- Implemented best practices for loading and unloading operations, improving workflow efficiency.
- Led efforts to minimize workplace hazards through proactive identification and resolution of safety issues.
- 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.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- 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.
- Participated in regular safety meetings, staying up-to-date on best practices in regards to safe and efficient operation of a warehouse forklift.
- 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.
- Collaborated with other warehouse team members, ensuring smooth workflow through effective communication during forklift operations.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Fostered positive working relationships with colleagues and supervisors, promoting teamwork and collaboration within the warehouse environment while executing daily forklift tasks.
- 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.
- Drove carts, dollies, hand trucks, mobile power-propelled trucks and other moving equipment to move large quantities of merchandise.
- Assisted with periodic physical inventory counts, ensuring accuracy and integrity in stock records through meticulous tracking of items moved via the use of a warehouse forklifter.
- Safeguarded quality of products stored in the warehouse by ensuring proper stacking techniques and adherence to weight restrictions while operating a forklift.
- Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
- Assisted in inventory management through accurate record-keeping of forklift operations and stock movement.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
- Enhanced team productivity by providing on-the-job training to new forklift operators, ensuring proper handling techniques were followed at all times.
- Aided in the reduction of overall lead time, promptly transporting materials from receiving dock to designated storage areas using a forklift.
- Manually counted Number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.
- Verified functionality of forklifts through performance of preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.
- Streamlined order processing with efficient materials handling and accurate placement of goods using a forklift in designated locations.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
- Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks.
- 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 transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
- Generated production data to complete necessary paperwork by accurately measuring and weighing materials.
- Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
- Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.
- Hooked tow trucks to trailer hitches and fastened attachments with hitchpins.
- Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
- Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment by recharging batteries, lubricating parts and refueling.
- Turned valves and opened chutes to dump, spray or release materials from dump cars or storage bins into hoppers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bessemer City High School
Bessemer City, NC06.1985
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Truck loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Loading and unloading
- Loading dock procedures
- Time management
- Data entry
- Quality control
- Inventory management
- Order pulling and preparation
- Barcode scanning
- Forklift operator certification
- Inventory counts
- Hazardous materials handling
- Stock rotation
Timeline
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Dystar Carolina Chemical
02.2001 - 12.2025
High School Diploma -
Bessemer City High School
Sqdme award
I was given this award for coming up with a solution for more efficient ways to operate the warehouse. Received the award in 2012