Maurice Ponder
Dallas,TX
Summary
Accomplished Forklift Operator with a proven track record at Danone North America, adept in maintaining optimal inventory levels and enhancing warehouse efficiency. Demonstrates exceptional adaptability and team leadership, significantly reducing accident risks. Skilled in operating various forklift types and excelling in time management and quality control.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Danone North America
05.2021 - Current
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
Forklift Operator
United States Cold Storage
10.2018 - 04.2021
- Maintained optimal inventory levels with precise forklift operation and proper storage techniques.
- Conserved warehouse space through efficient stacking and placement of materials according to size, weight, and fragility requirements.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Ensured timely movement of products to designated areas, leading to smoother warehouse operation.
Forklift Operator/ Material Handler
Lineage Logistics LLC
11.2014 - 09.2018
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Aviation
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
Dallas, TX08.2010
Graduate Certificate - Diesel Technology
Albany Technical College
Albany, GA03.2006
GED -
Central Georgia Technical College
Macon, GA04.2004
Skills
Skills:
Team leadership
Time Management
Adaptability
Forklift Operator
Shipping and Receiving
Additional information
I’m looking to utilize experience to streamline operations as a Control Technician, and act as a technical resource to team and floor employees as needed.
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Danone North America
05.2021 - Current
Forklift Operator
United States Cold Storage
10.2018 - 04.2021
Forklift Operator/ Material Handler
Lineage Logistics LLC
11.2014 - 09.2018
Graduate Certificate - Aviation
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
Graduate Certificate - Diesel Technology
Albany Technical College
GED -
Central Georgia Technical College
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