Melvin Dalton
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Mechanically inclined individual with strong comprehension and critical thinking abilities. Looking to obtain a Forklift Operator position with a Company that has opportunities for growth. Coming with extensive knowledge of safety procedures and ability to operate and perform preventive maintenance on a forklift.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift/Material Handler
Palermo’s
02.2022 - 05.2025
- Material handler, forklift certified (sit down), brought materials to fill production lines. Our material handlers work together, filling and preparing material orders for shipment to our customers, which includes the operation of Material of overhead cranes, forklifts, metal saws, shears, and lasers. Our extensive training will prepare me to contribute to our customer service mission in the safest and most efficient manner.
Forklift/Material Handler
Alro Steel
07.2021 - 12.2022
- As a material handler, we worked together filling and preparing material orders for shipment to our customers, which includes the operation of overhead cranes, forklifts, metal saws, shears, and lasers. The extensive training prepared me to contribute to our customer service mission in the safest and most efficient manner.
Forklift/Material Handler
Briggs and Stratton
04.2017 - 02.2021
- Packaging, shipping and receiving, unloading trucks, putting stock away, picking orders, and other duties as needed, for forklift driving.
Material Handler
Pabst Brewery
06.2011 - 04.2017
- Worked as a liaison between receiving dock and packing floor to assist with process flow, performed assigned duties as outlined by supervision, management, or designee, utilized forklift and pallet jacks to process inbound deliveries.
Shipping and Receiving
JCPenney
05.2008 - 06.2011
- Loaded trucks, unloaded trucks, verified outgoing merchandise, checked incoming merchandise against invoices, input information into computer system and ensured that the quality and quantities were correct before moving materials to storage.
General Laborer/Master Tender
PLM
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Performed general construction labor tasks including job site clean-up and moving of materials by hand, operated gas powered and motorized equipment including jack hammers, shipping hammers, concrete saws and concrete vibrators, operated heavy equipment to remove rubbish from various commercial and industrial projects, setup scaffolding, mixed mud for masons, performed demolition.
Order Selector
Patrick Cudahy
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Utilized RF scanner, accurately picked orders, palletized, and shrink wrapped orders and staged orders to be shipped, completed inventory records, completed mandatory daily safety checks on equipment before use.
Education
G.E.D - Basic Education
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI03.2017
Skills
- Over 10 years experience as a Forklift Operator in numerous warehouses, with experience in operating sit-down, stand up, rider/walkie, cherry-picker, reach, and scissor lift trucks
- Accurate Order Selector utilizing RF scanning software
- Well rounded Material Handler
- Maintained a safe, accident-free driving record since becoming licensed
- Certified Forklift Operator and propane handler
- Skilled in using computerized inventory systems and scanning software
- Hands on experience with maintenance of equipment and safe operating practice
- Comfortable working in a fast pace warehouse environment
- Works well within a team environment to ensure safety and meet deadlines
- Proven ability to identify problems and determine methods to make corrections
- Material handling
- Loading and unloading
- Order picking
- Positive attitude
- Workplace cleanliness
- Heavy lifting
- Package handling
- Warehouse operations
- Attention to detail
- Shipping and receiving
Timeline
Forklift/Material Handler
Palermo’s
02.2022 - 05.2025
Forklift/Material Handler
Alro Steel
07.2021 - 12.2022
Forklift/Material Handler
Briggs and Stratton
04.2017 - 02.2021
Material Handler
Pabst Brewery
06.2011 - 04.2017
Shipping and Receiving
JCPenney
05.2008 - 06.2011
General Laborer/Master Tender
PLM
01.2005 - 01.2008
Order Selector
Patrick Cudahy
01.2000 - 01.2005
G.E.D - Basic Education
Milwaukee Area Technical College
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