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NICHOLAS BOSTIC

Fort Lauderdale,FL

Summary

Accomplished forklift operator with expertise in loading and unloading, honed at BLUE WATER SHIPPING. Enhanced warehouse efficiency by optimizing space and maintaining workplace cleanliness. Proficient in stock control and shipping, ensuring accurate inventory management. Recognized for effective communication and adherence to safety standards, contributing to a 20% increase in operational productivity.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Receiving Forklift Operator

BLUE WATER SHIPPING
12.2020 - 07.2025
  • Maintained a clean and organized work area, contributing to overall warehouse safety and productivity.
  • Assisted in inventory control, conducting regular cycle counts to maintain accurate stock levels.
  • Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations, maintaining a safe and hazard-free working environment for all employees.
  • Enhanced warehouse efficiency by accurately operating a forklift to unload and organize incoming shipments.
  • Communicated effectively with carriers during shipment arrival, coordinating logistics for smooth unloading operations.
  • Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Certex
09.2015 - 11.2020
  • 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.
  • Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.

Forklift Operator

POMPANO STATE FAMERS MARKET
10.2010 - 06.2015
  • Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
  • Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.

Education

GED -

DILLARD HIGH SCHOOL
2501 NW 11TH STREET
06-1987

Skills

  • Loading and unloading
  • Workplace cleanliness
  • Order picking
  • Shipping and recei
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Heavy lifting
  • Stock control

Timeline

Receiving Forklift Operator

BLUE WATER SHIPPING
12.2020 - 07.2025

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Certex
09.2015 - 11.2020

Forklift Operator

POMPANO STATE FAMERS MARKET
10.2010 - 06.2015

GED -

DILLARD HIGH SCHOOL
NICHOLAS BOSTIC