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Matthew Clark

Auburn ,CA

Summary

Adept at enhancing warehouse operations, I leveraged stand-up forklifts at HD Supply to boost efficiency and minimize product damage, showcasing my certification and teamwork skills. My proactive approach to safety and inventory control significantly improved process flows, underpinning a track record of achieving and surpassing performance metrics.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Stand-Up Forklift Operator/Order Selector

HD Supply
11.2022 - 01.2025
  • Increased warehouse efficiency by operating stand-up forklifts to manage inventory and load/unload products.
  • Minimized product damage by carefully handling items during transportation within the warehouse facility.
  • Enhanced team productivity by assisting with training new stand-up forklift operators on safe operation techniques.
  • Maintained a clean and hazard-free work environment by promptly addressing spills or obstructions on the floor area.
  • Fostered a positive work atmosphere through clear communication and active participation in team meetings or discussions about process improvements.
  • Utilized warehouse management systems to track inventory levels, ensuring timely replenishment of low stock items.
  • Performed daily maintenance tasks on stand-up forklifts to ensure optimal functionality, prolonging equipment lifespan.
  • Received cargo by lifting and moving it using hand trucks and pallet jacks.
  • Expedited shipment preparation process by skillfully stacking pallets in an organized manner, ensuring stability during transit.

Stand-Up Forklift Operator/Replenisher

Saladino's Foodservice
04.2020 - 11.2022
  • Increased warehouse efficiency by operating stand-up forklifts to manage inventory and load/unload products.
  • Minimized product damage by carefully handling items during transportation within the warehouse facility.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Prepared incoming goods efficiently for storage and downstream operations.
  • Enhanced safety in product handling by distinctly labeling pallets with crucial details including weight specifications and operational directives.
  • Showcased commitment to continuous learning through attending training sessions and workshops related to warehousing best practices and equipment advancements.

Dock Forklift Driver

Sunrun Solar
11.2019 - 04.2020
  • Consistently met or exceeded performance metrics while adhering to workplace safety standards.
  • Collaborated with team members in coordinating tasks, maximizing productivity and maintaining a positive work atmosphere.
  • Achieved higher accuracy in order processing by matching items to invoiced quantities before loading.
  • Supported warehouse operations by performing general labor tasks such as sweeping floors, cleaning equipment, and organizing storage areas.
  • Streamlined cargo handling processes by effectively prioritizing tasks based on shipment schedules.
  • Assisted in inventory management, utilizing barcode scanners and computer systems for accurate recordkeeping.
  • Loaded outbound shipments securely onto transport vehicles following established guidelines.
  • Contributed to on-time shipment scheduling with efficient dock coordination and communication with dispatchers.

Lead Warehouse Associate

Wayne Dalton Overhead Door
10.2019 - 11.2019
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Enhanced delivery efficiency by optimizing routes using GPS navigation and mapping tools.
  • Maintained strong professionalism when engaging with customers, vendors, and stakeholders.

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Penske Logistics
05.2017 - 07.2019


  • Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
  • Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Loaded and unloaded boxes and pallets using safe operating procedures and correct equipment.

Receiving Associate/Replenisher

United Natural Foods, UNFI
10.2012 - 09.2016
  • Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in warehouse.
  • Maintained a clean and organized receiving area for optimized workflow and reduced clutter or obstructions.
  • Streamlined handoff process across shifts through detailed updates on accomplishments, open issues, and key responsibilities.
  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
  • Increased operational insights by consistently gaining experience in different areas of the company.
  • Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
  • Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.

Education

High School Diploma - Basic Education

Casa Roble
Orangevale, CA
06.1995

Skills

  • Order picking
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Warehouse safety
  • Loading and unloading
  • OSHA compliance
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Dock operations
  • Stock rotation
  • Workplace cleanliness
  • Pallet stacking
  • Forklift operator certification
  • Order picking and processing
  • Palletizing
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Safe driver
  • Inventory counts
  • Materials transport
  • Inventory control

Accomplishments

Forklift Certified at all facilities. Received recognition at HD Supply for top picker for the months of April and September of 2024. I have had a clean safety record in all the facilities I’ve worked in including HD Supply.

Certification

Forklift Certification

Timeline

Stand-Up Forklift Operator/Order Selector

HD Supply
11.2022 - 01.2025

Stand-Up Forklift Operator/Replenisher

Saladino's Foodservice
04.2020 - 11.2022

Dock Forklift Driver

Sunrun Solar
11.2019 - 04.2020

Lead Warehouse Associate

Wayne Dalton Overhead Door
10.2019 - 11.2019

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Penske Logistics
05.2017 - 07.2019

Receiving Associate/Replenisher

United Natural Foods, UNFI
10.2012 - 09.2016

High School Diploma - Basic Education

Casa Roble

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