Michael Brown
New Castle,DE
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.
Hardworking and observant professional with experience operating and maintaining equipment. Dedicated to moving materials to meet challenging demands and promote team productivity. .
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2002
2002
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator
Rehrig Pacific
Newcastle, DE
02.2025 - 01.2026
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within the warehouse.
- Loaded and unloaded products from trucks and storage areas.
- Conducted routine inspections of forklift equipment before use.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace hazards.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure safe operations.
- Maintained accurate inventory records during material handling.
- Assisted in organizing warehouse layout for efficient storage.
- Reported equipment malfunctions to supervisors for prompt repairs.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
Driver’s Helper-Contractor
Allied Bayshore North American Shore View
Newark, DE
05.2014 - 12.2025
- Transported goods safely to various locations within designated routes.
- Conducted routine vehicle inspections to ensure safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate delivery logs and documentation of shipments.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch for efficient routing and scheduling.
- Assisted in loading and unloading freight while adhering to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize delivery processes and timelines.
- Resolved customer inquiries regarding deliveries in a professional manner.
- Adhered to all local traffic regulations during transit operations.
- Delivered goods and services to customers on time and in excellent condition.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
- Documented daily mileage, gas, and other data.
- Adhered to company policies and procedures related to safety and security standards.
- Delivered packages to customers in a timely and efficient manner.
- Inspected vehicles for cleanliness and checked gas and oil levels prior to departure.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
- Performed pre-trip inspection checks and reported problems to supervisor.
- Secured merchandise, avoiding damage during transportation.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to customer inquiries and complaints.
- Monitored road conditions during trips to determine if any adjustments need to be made due to weather or traffic delays.
- Maintained accurate logs of vehicle inspections and repair status.
- Checked loads to ensure that cargo was secure and distributed evenly.
- Monitored traffic conditions and applied defensive strategies to avoid accidents.
- Assisted with loading and unloading freight when necessary.
- Drove trucks to and from job sites to deliver supplies.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections prior to departure including verifying load details and confirming route information.
- Achieved consistently high customer scores due to exceptional service.
- Determined most expedient trip by mapping out driving routes ahead of time.
- Prepared documents such as bills of lading, invoices, receipts, proof of delivery documents.
- Operated standard warehouse equipment to assist with loading and unloading of deliveries.
- Followed routes assigned by dispatchers to meet delivery objectives.
- Kept accurate records of deliveries and customer signatures.
- Performed other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.
- Performed a variety of tasks such as lifting heavy objects, carrying supplies and cleaning up debris.
Education
G.E.D
Newark, DESome College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Forklift operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Material handling
- Vehicle inspection
- Delivery coordination
- Shipping logistics
- Record keeping
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Production Assistance
- Certified forklift operator
- Certified pallet jack operator
- RFID systems
- Warehouse picking
- Pallet stacking
- Storage and organization
- Inventory counts
- Process management
- Stock rotation
- Warehouse support
- Order picking
- Materials handling
- Materials transport
- Punctual and reliable
- General laborer
Certification
Dot Certification
Drivers license
Forklift certification
Pallet jack certification
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Rehrig Pacific
02.2025 - 01.2026
Driver’s Helper-Contractor
Allied Bayshore North American Shore View
05.2014 - 12.2025
G.E.D
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Community College of Philadelphia