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.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Caterpillar
03.2019 - Current
Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
Reported safety and quality issues to management.
Maintenance Assistant
Fiberglass Source
08.2017 - 03.2019
Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation.
Scheduled preventive maintenance programs to keep equipment in good working condition.
Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
Inspected grounds and buildings to identify, minimize and correct hazardous property conditions or liability concerns.
Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
Conducted performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline.
Checked electrical components to identify defects and hazards and make necessary adjustments.
Glass Technician
Anthony's Homeport
07.2015 - 07.2017
Prepared work areas, applied priming compounds and monitored curing process after installations.
Maintained neat, clean and safe work areas.
Prepared work orders, set up and updated accounts and closed out service tickets.
Installed rubber channeling strips around edges of glass or frames to weatherproof windows and prevent rattling.
Installed, repaired and replaced safety glass and backglass heating elements on vehicles and equipment.
Obtained windshields or windows for specific automobile makes and models from stock, examining pieces for defects prior to installation.
Machine Operator
Ryder Logistics
06.2014 - 07.2015
Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
Utilized fastening equipment to fasten, package and stack materials and products.
Operated forklift to place finished products on skids and transport to warehouse.
Organized pallets and secured materials with plastic wrap to prepare for movement to skids.