Michael Thompson
forklift driver
Evansville,IN
Summary
Skilled material handler with a strong focus on inventory management and safety compliance. Recognized for effectively inspecting incoming materials and ensuring organized storage to support streamlined operations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler
People Ready Staffing
Evansville
09.2024 - Current
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to move materials efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks, ensuring proper placement of goods.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards throughout work area.
- Assisted team members with material handling tasks as needed.
- Inspected incoming materials for damage and accuracy upon arrival.
- Documented inventory levels and reported discrepancies promptly.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and injuries.
- Managed work area cleanliness by following company guidelines for organization.
- Received and distributed incoming materials to designated areas.
- Inspected materials for any damages or defects upon receipt.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with appropriate material handling equipment.
- Performed regular cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory records.
- Palletized boxes to increase movement and shipment efficiency.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning the use of protective gear while on duty.
- Protected company inventory by maintaining and organizing storage areas.
Forklift Operator and Material Handler
Shoe Carnival
Evansville
06.2022 - 04.2024
- Operated forklifts to transport merchandise within the warehouse efficiently.
- Maintained safety protocols while loading and unloading inventory from delivery trucks.
- Collaborated with team members to organize stock in designated storage areas.
- Inspected equipment daily to ensure proper functioning and safety compliance.
- Assisted in training new staff on forklift operation and safety procedures.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding workflow issues and equipment maintenance needs.
- 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.
- 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.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
Machine Operator
Pittsburgh Glass Works LLC
Evansville
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Operated glass production machinery to ensure efficient workflow and product quality.
- Monitored equipment performance and reported issues for timely maintenance.
- Conducted routine inspections to maintain safety and compliance standards.
- Assisted in training new operators on machine functions and safety protocols.
- Adjusted machine settings based on product specifications and production needs.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes and reduce waste.
- Documented production data accurately for quality assurance and reporting purposes.
- Ensured cleanliness of work area to promote a safe working environment.
- 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.
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
- Collaborate with other departments when necessary for successful completion of projects.
- Keep detailed reports of maintenance activities performed on machinery.
- Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
Material Handler
Action Staffing
Evansville
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to move materials efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks, ensuring proper placement of goods.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards throughout work area.
- Assisted team members with material handling tasks as needed.
- Inspected incoming materials for damage and accuracy upon arrival.
- Documented inventory levels and reported discrepancies promptly.
- Managed work area cleanliness by following company guidelines for organization.
Stand-Up Forklift Operator
TJ Max
Evansville
09.2013 - 08.2018
- Operated stand-up forklift to efficiently move merchandise throughout the warehouse.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks, ensuring accurate placement of inventory items.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment to maintain operational standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse processes and workflows.
- Maintained organized inventory by systematically arranging products in designated areas.
- Monitored stock levels and reported shortages to management for timely restocking.
- Followed company policies for safe material handling and equipment operation procedures.
- Operated stand-up forklift to move merchandise and materials in warehouse.
- Followed safety protocols while operating equipment and lifting heavy objects.
- Utilized RF scanner for inventory control purposes.
- Maintained an organized work area by safely stacking merchandise onto racks or shelves.
- Loaded and unloaded items from trucks, containers, pallets and shelves.
- Identified damaged goods upon delivery from vendors and documented discrepancies accordingly.
- Conducted routine checkups on equipment after each shift to ensure its safe operation.
- Processed orders efficiently by picking items quickly and accurately.
- Performed daily inspections on the forklift and reported any mechanical issues to maintenance staff.
- Collaborated with co-workers to ensure efficient workflow within the warehouse environment.
- Stacked products according to size, shape and type as specified in order instructions.
- Assisted in unloading trucks using a hand truck when necessary.
- Ensured proper storage of goods in designated areas by following company standards for product placement.
- Verified accuracy of shipments against shipping documents.
- Adhered to all safety regulations while working with hazardous chemicals or other materials.
- Cleaned up spills promptly using appropriate safety equipment such as gloves, masks.
- Communicated effectively with team members to coordinate tasks efficiently.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
- Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Prepared finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling and packing product.
Material Handler
AmeriQual Group
Evansville
06.2011 - 10.2013
- Organized inventory in warehouse using designated storage systems.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards throughout work area.
- Assisted team members with material handling tasks as needed.
- Inspected incoming materials for damage and accuracy upon arrival.
- Documented inventory levels and reported discrepancies promptly.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and injuries.
- Managed work area cleanliness by following company guidelines for organization.
- Inspected materials for any damages or defects upon receipt.
- Received and distributed incoming materials to designated areas.
- Packed merchandise into boxes and containers in preparation for safe shipment.
- Supported other warehouse personnel in completing tasks efficiently.
- Loaded completed orders on pallets according to delivery numbers.
- Utilized forklift to move inventory items.
- Organized warehouse inventory according to warehouse plan.
- Performed regular cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory records.
- Assisted with physical inventories as needed by counting parts accurately and quickly.
- Maintained accurate inventory records of all received items.
- Collaborated with supervisors to develop efficient methods for storing goods.
- Palletized boxes to increase movement and shipment efficiency.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning the use of protective gear while on duty.
Machine Operator
Berry Plastics
Bloomington
01.2003 - 10.2010
- Conducted routine inspections to maintain safety and compliance standards.
- Adjusted machine settings based on product specifications and production needs.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes and reduce waste.
- Documented production data accurately for quality assurance and reporting purposes.
- Ensured cleanliness of work area to promote a safe working environment.
- 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.
- Keep detailed reports of maintenance activities performed on machinery.
- 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.
- Performed daily inspections of plant systems, identifying potential problems and taking corrective action as needed.
- Trained personnel on safe handling procedures for hazardous materials used during production processes.
- Promoted efficient operation of production processes through careful control system monitoring
Education
GED -
DuSable Hight School
Chicago, IL06-1975
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Inventory management
- Palletizing techniques
- Safety compliance
- Equipment inspection
- Supply chain logistics
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Material Handler
People Ready Staffing
09.2024 - Current
Forklift Operator and Material Handler
Shoe Carnival
06.2022 - 04.2024
Machine Operator
Pittsburgh Glass Works LLC
08.2018 - 12.2020
Material Handler
Action Staffing
05.2018 - 08.2018
Stand-Up Forklift Operator
TJ Max
09.2013 - 08.2018
Material Handler
AmeriQual Group
06.2011 - 10.2013
Machine Operator
Berry Plastics
01.2003 - 10.2010
GED -
DuSable Hight School