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Nicole Unger

Portland

Summary

Proven forklift operator and quality auditor, adept in warehouse safety and team collaboration, significantly enhanced operational efficiency at Stryder Motorfrieght. Expert in forklift operation and certified in safety protocols, I spearheaded quality improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance and elevating product standards. My leadership in training and process optimization contributed to a marked increase in productivity, and customer satisfaction, also had a large affect on minimizing customer claims.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Forklift Operator

Stryder Motorfrieght
10.2024 - Current
  • 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.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
  • Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
  • Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
  • Supported warehouse staff in meeting tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks based on shipment schedules.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.

Quality Auditor

Wayne Dalton Overhead Door Co.
01.2020 - Current
  • Audited activities of workers on production lines and shipping and receiving.
  • Compared quantity, quality and labeling of customer orders to check accuracy and completeness.
  • Enhanced product quality by conducting thorough audits and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Maintained a strong understanding of industry regulations and ensured company compliance through regular audits.
  • Improved overall customer satisfaction by ensuring that all products met established quality standards.
  • Ensured timely completion of all assigned audits while maintaining a high level of detail and accuracy.
  • Reviewed work instructions and production strategies to verify compliance with established standards.
  • Identified issues of non-compliance and elevated reports to senior personnel.
  • Educated and oriented employees to improve compliance with quality control protocols.
  • Trained new Quality Auditors on best practices, increasing their proficiency in performing audits effectively.
  • Conducted root cause analysis of non-conformities, implementing appropriate corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Inspected work areas regularly to identify safety practices, quality control procedures and worker actions in need of improvement.
  • Participated in cross-functional team meetings, contributing valuable insights from an auditor''s perspective to facilitate process improvements.
  • Trained and reviewed work of junior personnel on departmental responsibilities.
  • Supported continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for enhancing product quality during audits.
  • Monitored departmental forms for compliance to submissions rules and guidelines.
  • Facilitated knowledge sharing among auditors through participation in training sessions and workshops, improving overall team performance.
  • Assisted management in developing effective quality control strategies based on audit findings.
  • Completed timely quality reports highlighting deficiencies and recommending corrective actions.
  • Collaborated with production teams to implement corrective actions and improve manufacturing processes.
  • Verified manufacturing team compliance with quality control processes to help minimize rework and keep costs low.
  • Inspected raw and in-processed materials to determine quality and any not meeting minimum standards.
  • Used micrometers, calipers and power tools
  • Consistent data entry using excel, mocha and Microsoft.

Education

G.e.d. -

Chemeketa Community College
McMinnville, OR
07.2012

Skills

  • Forklift operation
  • Forklift operator certification
  • Loading and unloading
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Team player
  • Warehouse operations
  • Warehouse safety
  • Material handling
  • Safety awareness
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Problem-solving
  • Shipping and receiving expert
  • Heavy equipment operations
  • Workplace cleanliness
  • Product inspection
  • Inventory counts
  • Inventory control
  • Warehouse management systems
  • Shipping documentation
  • Customer Service-oriented
  • Documentation

Timeline

Forklift Operator

Stryder Motorfrieght
10.2024 - Current

Quality Auditor

Wayne Dalton Overhead Door Co.
01.2020 - Current

G.e.d. -

Chemeketa Community College

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