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Melvin Crooks

East Orange

Summary

Cooperative forklift operator with several years of experience lifting and carrying heavy loads using warehouse equipment. Qualified to operate various classes of forklifts and practiced in wide range of heavy equipment. Talented problem-solver with strong ethics, integrity and relationship-building abilities. Organized professional experienced in safely moving materials in high-volume warehouse environments. Strong knowledge of inventory management as well as shipping and receiving procedures. Ambitious and hardworking with drive to deliver top-quality results.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Hello Fresh Warehouse
Newark
09.2018 - 02.2025
  • Positioned lifting devices to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
  • Performed daily pre-shift inspections on forklifts and other equipment.
  • Stored material by moving to appropriate area in warehouse.
  • Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.

Forklift Operator

Banner Chemical Corp
Orange
11.2011 - 03.2018
  • Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
  • Prepared finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling and packing product.
  • Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
  • Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.

Medical Transportation Driver

Yasin Mobile Transportation
East Orange
04.1989 - 10.2012
  • Coordinated with clients prior to scheduled pick-ups to confirm details of upcoming trips including destinations, estimated travel time.
  • Inspected vehicle daily to ensure safety and cleanliness standards were met.
  • Maintained records of patient pick-up, drop-off times and destinations in log book.
  • Complied with all applicable traffic laws while operating a company vehicle.

Education

High School Diploma -

Malcolm X Shabazz High School
Newark, NJ
06-1982

Skills

  • Forklift operation
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Inventory management
  • Load securing
  • Safety compliance
  • Material handling

Languages

Arabic
Professional

Timeline

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Hello Fresh Warehouse
09.2018 - 02.2025

Forklift Operator

Banner Chemical Corp
11.2011 - 03.2018

Medical Transportation Driver

Yasin Mobile Transportation
04.1989 - 10.2012

High School Diploma -

Malcolm X Shabazz High School
Melvin Crooks