Nickelle Rodgers
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Proven forklift operator with a solid background at PepsiCo, adept in enhancing dock safety and efficiency. Leveraged expertise in heavy equipment operation and team collaboration to streamline loading processes, significantly reducing maintenance costs. Demonstrates a strong commitment to regulatory compliance and quality assurance. Recent CDL-A graduate and licensed with a clear driving record and DOT physical , also ensuring timely and secure freight handling.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Dock Forklift Driver
Corteva Agriscience-Manpower
Indianapolis, IN
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Loading and unloading freight and cargo in and out of trailers while inspecting for any safety or damage concerns.
- Streamlined cargo handling processes by effectively prioritizing tasks based on shipment schedules.
- Efficiently navigated narrow aisles while transporting products without causing damage or injury.
- Aided in training new employees on proper forklift operations and company policies, fostering teamwork among staff members.
- Conducted routine equipment inspections, contributing to the reduction of maintenance costs and downtime.
- Expedited loading and unloading processes, ensuring timely delivery of goods to customers.
- Contributed to on-time shipment scheduling with efficient dock coordination and communication with dispatchers.
- Loaded outbound shipments securely onto transport vehicles following established guidelines.
Dock Forklift Auditor
PepsiCo
Indianapolis, IN
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Loading and unloading freight and cargo in trailers for outbound and inbound service. Provided detailed documentation on audit findings, facilitating swift corrective action when necessary.
- Maintained confidentiality, handling sensitive information discreetly throughout all stages of the audit process.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by performing regular audits and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
- Streamlined audit processes, improving efficiency and reducing time spent on each audit engagement.
- Followed established auditing processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
Education
CDL-A - CDL-A
Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN06.2024
Skills
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse Navigation
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Freight Handling
- Load Planning
- Dock Safety Procedures
- Loading and Unloading Cargo
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Safe driver
- Punctual and Reliable
- Loading and unloading
- Lift Equipment Operation
- OSHA Workplace Safety
- Safety awareness
- Material Handling
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Dock Operations
- Forklift Operation
- Equipment Inspections
- Documentation
- Inventory Control
- Shipping Documentation
- Route logs
- Freight Counts
- Load Inspection
- Vehicle Maintenance
- High-Lift Trucks
- Quality Assurance
- Flatbed Trailer Load Security
Timeline
Dock Forklift Driver
Corteva Agriscience-Manpower
08.2023 - 06.2024
Dock Forklift Auditor
PepsiCo
01.2023 - 08.2023
CDL-A - CDL-A
Vincennes University