Michael Etheridge
Diamond,IL
Summary
Hardworking Forklift/Reach Operator with problem solving skills. Efficient and organized worker possessing strong work ethics. Certified in Sit-Down Forklift, Cherry Picker and Reach with years of hands-on experience handling warehouse duties.
Dependable warehouse associate with successfully managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Ryder General Mills
12.2022 - 11.2023
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Built pallets/loads for partial and mixed pallets, staged pallets and loaded into truck when ready for shipment.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
Stand-Up Forklift Operator
Harbor Freight
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Safely operated a Stand-Up Forklift in congested and confined areas.
- Inspected equipment for damage, battery life, wear and tear. As well as notified supervisors of malfunctions.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine where merchandize were to be placed
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and prepared for shipments.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
Supervisor
Hobo
08.2005 - 11.2017
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted to meet changing needs.
- Communicated with customers, staff and mangers, to reduce miscommunications, and missed deadlines with shipments.
- Maintained a clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays.
- Loaded and unloaded flooring, kitchen, and bath materials onto skids from and to semi-trucks.
- Monitored front areas so that questions could be promptly addressed.
Cherry Picker Operator
Petco Warehouse
07.1998 - 11.2003
- Started out as a Toy Cutter and worked my way up to operating a sit-down forklift, cherry picker, and Reach.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Checked items on paperwork for accuracy.
- Inspected, cleaned, and performed operator level maintenance on equipment in compliance with company standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Joliet Central
Joliet, IL1991
Skills
- Team Player
- OSHA Compliance
- Forklift Operation
- Truck Loading and Unloading
- Palletizing
- Inventory Staging
- Shipping and Receiving
- Safe Driver
Timeline
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Ryder General Mills
12.2022 - 11.2023
Stand-Up Forklift Operator
Harbor Freight
08.2020 - 12.2022
Supervisor
Hobo
08.2005 - 11.2017
Cherry Picker Operator
Petco Warehouse
07.1998 - 11.2003
High School Diploma -
Joliet Central