Michael Thomas
Jacksonville,VT
Summary
Industrious Forklift Operator trained in all aspects of shipment inspections and transportation. Versed in using scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS) to promote safe and on-time shipment and delivery. Strong and robust individual comfortable lifting up to [Number] pounds and operating all job-related equipment such as shrink wrap machines.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Lead/forklift Operator
GSDMIA
Jacksonville, FL
08.2020 - Current
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Forklift Operator
Ecolab
Jacksonville, FL
09.2015 - 03.2020
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
Materials Handler
Bridgestone Americas
Jacksonville, FL
04.2014 - 01.2015
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
Education
Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FLFlorida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FLSkills
- Forklift Operator Certification
- PPE Compliance
- Pallet Construction
- Weight Documentation
- Loading and Unloading
- Freight Counts
- Storage and Stacking
- Operation Monitoring
- Time Management
- Load Inspection
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Incident Reporting
- Material Handling
- Equipment Inspection
- Pallet Disassembly and Assembly
- Dimensions Recording
- Standard Operating Procedures Understanding
Accomplishments
- Trained [Number] new employees on proper forklift operation and safety.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks at a rate of [Number] pounds per hour.
Certification
- OSHA 10hr (General Industry and 30hr(construction).
Timeline
Team Lead/forklift Operator
GSDMIA
08.2020 - Current
Forklift Operator
Ecolab
09.2015 - 03.2020
Materials Handler
Bridgestone Americas
04.2014 - 01.2015
Florida State College At Jacksonville
Florida State College At Jacksonville