Hardworking and observant professional with experience operating and maintaining equipment. Dedicated to moving materials to meet challenging demands and promote team productivity.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Chewy.com
Jessup, PA
11.2020 - 04.2025
Adhered strictly to company policies concerning operation of material handling equipment.
Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
Checked expiration dates on products prior to stocking shelves or shipping out orders.
Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
Tracked materials moved for stocking purposes and to complete logs for management.
Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
Reported safety and quality issues to management.
Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse operations and increase productivity.
Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
Prepared finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling and packing product.
Performed daily equipment checks to verify proper operation and minimize downtime.
Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
Visually assessed materials for conformance to quality standards and shipping orders, removing nonconforming products and reporting for further action.
Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
Warehouse Picker
La Tortillera LLC
Winston, NC
03.2020 - 10.2020
Organized stockroom shelves to ensure efficient storage of products.
Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment used in the warehouse facility.
Attended mandatory training sessions regarding safety protocols, operational procedures and new technology implementation.
Ensured that all safety procedures were followed while operating machinery.
Reported any damaged goods or errors in paperwork immediately to supervisor.
Restocked returned merchandise onto shelves as needed.
Followed established procedures for receiving, storing, rotating, picking and shipping merchandise.
Picked items for customer orders according to order slips or verbal instructions.
Performed regular cycle counts to verify physical inventory count with system records.
Maintained cleanliness of warehouse by sweeping floors and wiping down shelving units.
Operated hand-held scanners to track product movement within the warehouse environment.
Inspected incoming shipments for damage or discrepancies between the packing list and actual inventory received.
Collaborated with team members on projects as needed.
Verified accuracy of picked items against pick list or customer order.
Loaded and unloaded goods from trucks using forklifts and pallet jacks.
Packaged items securely in boxes, bags or other containers before shipping.
Utilized shrink wrap machines to secure packages prior to shipment.
Reported damaged products or safety hazards to immediate supervisor.
Pulled merchandise to fulfill orders to specification.
Assembled customer orders from stock and placed orders on pallets for shipping department.
Conducted inventory transactions using scanner gun.
Marked and labeled containers with accurate shipping information to prevent delays.
Trained new employees regarding warehouse procedures and standards.
Reviewed packing slips and other documentation to properly box requested items for shipment.
Limited damage to products and orders by using care when choosing items.
Promoted workplace safety and smooth production by keeping workspaces clean, organized, and free of hazards.
Packaged fragile items with protective padding to prevent damages during shipments.
Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak periods.
Labeled boxes and placed in outbound collection areas.
Cleaned and organized aisles, work stations, and floors to promote operational productivity.
Selected products and items from shelves and pallets for customer orders.
Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives.
Picked up heavy objects using proper lifting techniques to avoid personal injuries.
Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
Packaged items with appropriate materials to prevent damage during shipping.
Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
Inspected merchandise for wear or defects, disposing of damaged items as instructed by supervisors.
Placed products on conveyors for final wrapping and shipment.
Printed accurate labels and applied to boxes, crates and containers prior to shipment.
Operated forklift and pallet jack to transport heavy loads.
Utility Worker
Aramark Uniform Company
Scranton, PA
08.2006 - 03.2020
Assisted in training employees on proper use of equipment related to utility operations.
Operated forklift and pallet jack safely in order to move heavy boxes and containers throughout warehouse.
Prepared outgoing shipments accurately by verifying contents against invoice information before sealing packages.
Verified that counts on packing slips matched actual count of items received.
Organized back-stock area by stocking shelves according to product size and type.
Conducted physical inventories for specific departments within the organization when requested.
Maintained records of all inventory received, including item numbers, quantities, and descriptions.
Provided assistance with annual physical inventory process by counting merchandise accurately according to established procedures.
Assisted in other departmental tasks such as picking orders, loading and unloading trucks, and packaging items for shipping as needed.
Processed all paperwork associated with receiving activities in a timely manner.
Received incoming shipments and verified accuracy of items against purchase orders.
Unloaded and inspected goods received, noting any discrepancies or damages to the shipment.
Maintained cleanliness of receiving area by sweeping floors regularly, organizing shelves, and disposing trash daily.
Stocked shelves with materials as they were received into warehouse facility.
Collaborated with purchasing team members to resolve discrepancies between purchase orders and actual receipts quickly.
Issued supplies from stockroom to production personnel as needed.
Reported any damaged products or missing items to supervisor immediately upon discovery.
Performed regular cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory levels in storage areas.
Inspected incoming shipments to verify adherence to specifications.
Used pallet jacks and forklifts with safety and efficiency.
Assisted in loading and unloading incoming freight from various vendors.
Compared bills of lading against actual merchandise received, inspected for damaged goods and coordinated distribution to correct departments.
Maintained inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
Directed warehouse team in stocking merchandise, pulling orders and setting up loads.
Coached new staff preparing outgoing and receiving incoming shipments.
Logged inbound and outbound discrepancies for wrong products, incorrect quantities and damages.
Operated forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods.
Checked items to be shipped against work orders to confirm correct quantities, destination and routing.
Rejected deliveries containing damaged items or shortages and corresponded with shipper to rectify issues.
Identified order discrepancies and damaged items and notified supervisor.
Operated lift and hand trucks to transfer materials to and from target areas.
Requisitioned and stored shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
Compared and verified identifying information of outgoing shipments.
Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to confirm consistency with records and routed materials to appropriate department.
Inspected and recorded incoming and outgoing orders for count, damage and dates.