Michael Johnson
Kenosha
Summary
Dynamic Forklift Operator with proven expertise at Powerbrace Corporation, excelling in safety compliance and inventory management. Recognized for enhancing warehouse organization and streamlining material handling processes. A certified forklift operator and effective communicator, I consistently optimize efficiency while maintaining a clean and safe work environment. Committed to achieving operational excellence and team success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Powerbrace Corporation
Kenosha
02.2022 - 02.2025
- Operated forklifts to move materials within the warehouse safely.
- Inspected forklifts for safety compliance before use daily.
- Maintained organized storage areas for easy access to inventory.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely material handling.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in the warehouse.
- Kept records of materials moved and equipment used during shifts.
- 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.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
- Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
- Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
- Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
- Tracked materials moved for stocking purposes and to complete logs for management.
- Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
- Inspected product load for accuracy to foster timely and complete delivery.
- Weighed materials or products to record data on tags or labels.
- Employed hand signals to communicate effectively with coworkers operating transport vehicles and direct movements from floor.
- Accurately measured and recorded product weight, dimensions or other production data for use in tag and label creation.
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
- Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
- Prepared finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling and packing product.
- Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
- Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning operation of material handling equipment.
- Performed daily equipment checks to verify proper operation and minimize downtime.
- Ensured efficient handling of merchandise and products to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse operations and increase productivity.
- Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
- Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
- Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
- Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
- Visually assessed materials for conformance to quality standards and shipping orders, removing nonconforming products and reporting for further action.
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production line flow.
- Monitored equipment performance and conducted routine maintenance checks.
- Loaded and unloaded materials for processing and assembly.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot machine issues promptly.
- Inspected finished products for quality standards compliance.
- Assisted in training new operators on machine functions and safety measures.
- Documented production data for reporting and analysis purposes.
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
- Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
- Collaborate with other departments when necessary for successful completion of projects.
- Replace worn tools, sharpen cutting tools, adjust machinery components.
- Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
- Read blueprints and job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions.
- Promoted efficient operation of production processes through careful control system monitoring
- Responded to and initiated proper corrections to process alarms.
- Maintain records of completed work and production data including volume produced and time required for each task.
- Unload finished products from machines onto conveyors or other transport systems.
- Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
- Performed regular maintenance on machines to ensure optimal performance.
- Adjusted machine settings according to production requirements.
- Assisted with troubleshooting issues that arose with facility production processes.
Temp Worker
QPS Employment Group Inc.
Kenosha
09.2019 - 02.2022
- Operated machinery to complete production tasks efficiently.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow and productivity.
- Prepared materials for assembly and ensured quality control standards were met.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding operational needs.
- Participated in training new staff on equipment usage and safety procedures.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Broke down boxes for garbage and recycling.
- Operated machinery for production lines ensuring quality standards.
- Monitored equipment performance and conducted routine maintenance checks.
- Collaborated with team to optimize production workflows and efficiency.
- Loaded and unloaded materials to support manufacturing processes.
- Adhered to safety protocols while operating heavy machinery in a fast-paced environment.
- Inspected finished products for defects before packaging and shipping.
- Maintained accurate records of machine operations and production activities.
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
- Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
- Collaborate with other departments when necessary for successful completion of projects.
- Promoted efficient operation of production processes through careful control system monitoring
- Maintain records of completed work and production data including volume produced and time required for each task.
- Unload finished products from machines onto conveyors or other transport systems.
- Adjusted machine settings according to production requirements.
- Assisted with troubleshooting issues that arose with facility production processes.
- Operated forklifts to move materials within the warehouse safely.
- Inspected forklifts for safety compliance before use daily.
- Maintained organized storage areas for easy access to inventory.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely material handling.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in the warehouse.
- 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.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
- Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
- Checked expiration dates on products prior to stocking shelves or shipping out orders.
- Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
- Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
- Inspected product load for accuracy to foster timely and complete delivery.
- Weighed materials or products to record data on tags or labels.
- Accurately measured and recorded product weight, dimensions or other production data for use in tag and label creation.
- Followed safe practices to mix and apply chemicals.
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
- Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning operation of material handling equipment.
- Ensured efficient handling of merchandise and products to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Performed daily equipment checks to verify proper operation and minimize downtime.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse operations and increase productivity.
- Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
- Visually assessed materials for conformance to quality standards and shipping orders, removing nonconforming products and reporting for further action.
Education
GED -
Gateway GED Program
Racine, WI01-2002
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Material handling
- Team collaboration
- Record keeping
- Load securing
- Warehouse organization
- Quality control
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Process optimization
- Attention to detail
- Material distribution and sourcing
- Pallet construction
- Documentation
- Workplace cleanliness
- Stock management
- Incident logging
- Warehouse operations
- General construction
- Equipment inspections
- Incident reporting
- Dock work
- General laborer
- Certified forklift operator
- Hazardous materials handling
- Shipping operations
- Efficient data entry
- Customer focused
- Downstacking management
- Order picking
- OSHA workplace safety
- Communication and presentation
- OSHA compliance
- Shipment processing
- Inventory staging
- Production reporting
- Heavy equipment operations
- Inventory control
- Product placement
- Team player
- Production deadline management
- Production Assistance
- Material packaging
- Supply chain and inventory management
- Problem-solving
- Optimizing efficiency
- Product staging
- Stock allocation
- Freight counts
- Shipping documentation
- Palletizing
- Warehouse best practices
- Materials handling
- Equipment operations
- Product inspection
- Material inventory
- Inventory counts
- Punctual and reliable
- Warehouse picking
- Stock rotation
- Basic math aptitude
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Powerbrace Corporation
02.2022 - 02.2025
Temp Worker
QPS Employment Group Inc.
09.2019 - 02.2022
GED -
Gateway GED Program
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