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Michael Cottrell

North Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills with expertise in inventory management and quality control. Certified in forklift operation, with a strong focus on customer service and technical documentation, achieving a 99% accuracy rate in order fulfillment.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Forklift Operator

Priority Workforce
02.2020 - Current
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Select Staffing Agency
03.2010 - 02.2020
  • Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
  • Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
  • 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.
  • Verified functionality of forklifts through performance of preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.
  • Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
  • Manually counted Number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.

Education

High School Diploma -

Gardena High School
Gardena

Skills

  • Technical documentation
  • Inventory management
  • Accurate order picking
  • Inventory organization
  • Palletizing
  • Equipment inspections
  • OSHA training
  • Materials handling
  • Forklift operation
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Customer Service-oriented
  • Lifts up to 75 pounds
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Quality control
  • Barcode scanning
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Forklift operator certification
  • RFID readers

Certification

  • Fork Lift Certification, OSHA - Expires July 18, 2026

Timeline

Forklift Operator

Priority Workforce
02.2020 - Current

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Select Staffing Agency
03.2010 - 02.2020

High School Diploma -

Gardena High School

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