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Mark Walters

Galesburg

Summary


Professional operator with strong experience in material handling and warehouse operations. Skilled in safely maneuvering forklifts, managing inventory, and loading/unloading goods. Reliable team collaborator focused on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Recognized for attention to safety protocols and effective communication skills.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Forklift Operator

United Facilities
09.2003 - Current
  • Operated forklifts to transport materials within warehouse, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.
  • Conducted regular inspections of equipment to maintain optimal performance and reduce downtime.
  • Trained new operators on safety protocols and efficient warehouse practices.
  • Monitored safety compliance, contributing to a hazard-free work environment.
  • 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.
  • Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift according to company guidelines.
  • Contributed to the reduction of workplace accidents by adhering to strict safety protocols during all forklift operations.

Assembly Line Production Worker

Maytag
04.1997 - 09.2003
  • Operated various tools and equipment proficiently for faster product assembly without compromising quality.
  • Assisted with training new employees, sharing expertise and best practices for assembly line work.
  • Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational standards within the assembly environment.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing priorities, assisting coworkers in completing time-sensitive tasks as necessary.
  • Reduced product damage, carefully handling fragile items during transportation and storage processes.

Education

General Studies

Galesburg High School
Galesburg, IL
05-1996

Skills

  • Forklift operation
  • Forklift operator certification
  • Loading and unloading
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Team player
  • Warehouse operations
  • Warehouse safety
  • Material handling
  • Order picking and processing
  • Safe driver
  • Problem-solving
  • OSHA workplace safety

Timeline

Forklift Operator

United Facilities
09.2003 - Current

Assembly Line Production Worker

Maytag
04.1997 - 09.2003

General Studies

Galesburg High School

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