Paul Buchanan
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Industrious Forklift Operator trained in all aspects of shipment inspections and transportation. Versed in using scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS) to promote safe and on-time shipment and delivery. Strong and robust individual comfortable lifting up to 100 pounds and operating all job-related equipment such as shrink wrap machines. Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Hardworking Forklift Operator with advanced mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills. Efficient and organized worker possessing strong work ethic and drive to exceed goals. Certified in forklift operator paired with 10 years of hands-on experience handling warehouse duties. Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic. Vigilant Forklift Operator familiar with operations and maintenance. Skilled at efficiently moving materials across areas to help teams meet demanding objectives.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Coca Cola Bottling Co Consolidated
Cincinnati, OH
11.2023 - 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.
Order Selector
Martin Brower
4260 Port Uniom Rd, Fairfield, OH 45011
05.2023 - Current
- Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes, and prepared shipments.
- Detail-oriented Order Picker with experience working in various large warehouse environments. Seeking similar role where outstanding packing skills and strong commitment to safety will be valued.
- Operated warehouse equipment and reported instances of safety code violations to management to reduce risk of accidents.
- Checked inventory and selected products from specific locations based upon availability.
Machine Operator
Pacific Manufacturing Ohio
8955 Seward Rd
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
- Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.
- Set accurate feed rates and trimming protocols to maintain efficient production and meet schedule demands.
Forklift Operator
DHL Supply Chain
Cincinnati, OH
05.2008 - 11.2020
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
Dock Worker
Yellow Freight
Cincinnati, OH
08.2003 - 06.2006
- Used fork lifts, hand truck and pallet jacks to move materials on dock.
- Loaded, unloaded and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
Library Student Assistant
University Of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
01.2002 - 03.2004
- Organized returned books and materials and assisted with shelving.
- Assisted library staff with clerical duties to help lighten workload.
- Answered general questions in person, by phone and over email.
- Checked out and checked in items using library computer system.
Education
No Degree - Communications
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OHHigh School Diploma -
John H Patterson
Dayton, OH05.2001
Skills
- Waste Prevention
- Delivery Information Verification
- Weight Documentation
- Storage and Stacking
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- PPE Compliance
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Loading and Unloading
- Fast Reaction Time
- Daily Log Updates
- Order Packing and Shipping
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Coca Cola Bottling Co Consolidated
11.2023 - Current
Order Selector
Martin Brower
05.2023 - Current
Machine Operator
Pacific Manufacturing Ohio
07.2022 - 02.2023
Forklift Operator
DHL Supply Chain
05.2008 - 11.2020
Dock Worker
Yellow Freight
08.2003 - 06.2006
Library Student Assistant
University Of Cincinnati
01.2002 - 03.2004
No Degree - Communications
University of Cincinnati
High School Diploma -
John H Patterson