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Nelson Smith

Hillside,NJ

Summary

Skilled Warehouse Forklift Operator with background operating heavy machinery to move loads. Talented at unloading and loading goods, transporting in warehouse and keeping activity logs. Alert when monitoring and checking vehicles and equipment for possible issues. Skilled in electric, gas and propane forklift operation.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Forklift Operator

PepsiCo
Whippany, NJ
03.2014 - 03.2024
  • Loaded and unloaded pallets of product onto trucks using a forklift.
  • Loaded or unloaded shipments on trucks.
  • Processed orders by picking products from shelves within the warehouse.
  • Operated forklift to transport goods throughout warehouse.
  • Located, pulled and prepared orders.
  • Followed standard operating procedures to safely stack and store materials in the warehouse.
  • Boxed, labeled and added shrink wrapping to items.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.

Warehouse Operator

Registrar and Transfer Co
Cranford, NJ
02.2012 - 02.2014
  • Operated forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Cleaned, maintained and organized the warehouse area daily.
  • Followed proper safety protocols when operating machinery in the warehouse.
  • Managed hazardous materials appropriately per company regulations.
  • Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.

Cook

Moe's Original BBQ
Elizabeth, NJ
05.2006 - 12.2009
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
  • Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
  • Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
  • Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
  • Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.

Warehouse Operator

Express Designs
Elizabeth, NJ
01.2006 - 12.2009
  • Utilized scanners and RF devices for tracking purposes.
  • Cleaned, maintained and organized the warehouse area daily.
  • Operated forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Followed proper safety protocols when operating machinery in the warehouse.
  • Provided assistance to co-workers when needed or requested.
  • Loaded, unloaded and moved products and materials by hand or using trucks and other equipment.
  • Packaged items for shipment according to customer specifications.

Education

High School Diploma -

Creekside High School
Fairburn, GA
05-2007

Skills

  • Materials Handling
  • Truck Loading and Unloading
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Order Pulling and Preparation
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Barcode Scanning
  • Forklift Operation
  • Safety Protocols
  • Warehouse Safety
  • Order Picking
  • OSHA Training

Timeline

Warehouse Forklift Operator

PepsiCo
03.2014 - 03.2024

Warehouse Operator

Registrar and Transfer Co
02.2012 - 02.2014

Cook

Moe's Original BBQ
05.2006 - 12.2009

Warehouse Operator

Express Designs
01.2006 - 12.2009

High School Diploma -

Creekside High School
Nelson Smith