Mike Cooper - Warehouse Forklift Operator Lead - Core-Mark International

Summary

Detail-oriented Warehouse Forklift Operator Lead with expertise in forklift operation and warehouse organization. Proven track record in enhancing safety protocols and improving team collaboration to optimize workflow efficiency.

Overview

1

Certification

19

years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Forklift Operator Lead

Core-Mark International

Aurora, CO

10.2007 - Current

Operated forklifts to transport goods efficiently within warehouse environment.
Conducted regular safety inspections on equipment to ensure compliance with regulations.
Collaborated with team members to streamline loading and unloading processes.
Maintained accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems.
Assisted in training new operators on safe forklift practices and procedures.
Implemented process improvements that increased overall productivity of operations.
Monitored stock levels and reported discrepancies to management for resolution.
Coordinated with shipping and receiving departments to optimize workflow efficiency.
Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift according to company guidelines.
Reduced product damage by performing routine forklift maintenance and safety checks.
Contributed to the reduction of workplace accidents by adhering to strict safety protocols during all forklift operations.
Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ontario High School

Ontario, OR

05-1999

Skills

Forklift operation
Warehouse organization
Truck loading and unloading
Problem-solving
Shipping and receiving
Heavy lifting
Materials handling
Loading and unloading
Pallet jack operation
Workplace cleanliness
Loading dock procedures
Warehouse safety
Order picking
Safety protocols
Shipment receiving
Equipment maintenance
Hand-eye coordination
Storage procedures
Cardboard baling
Time management
Attention to detail
Team collaboration
Verbal and written communication
Vehicle inspection

Data entry
Quality control
Record keeping
Inventory management
Safe lifting techniques
Basic math
Load balancing
Barcode scanning
Order pulling and preparation
Pallet consolidation
Safe forklift operation
Goods packaging
High rack storage
Inventory transport
Downstacking management
Pallet building
Loading dock staging
Information logs
Receiving procedures
Team player
Teamwork and collaboration
Forklift operator certification
Warehouse operations