Reese Bowers
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Proven Forklift Operator with extensive experience at Prime Beverage, adept in safely maneuvering forklifts to enhance warehouse efficiency and reduce accidents. Demonstrates versatility across various forklift types and excels in loading and unloading, showcasing strong organizational skills and a commitment to maintaining clean work environments. Certified in Forklift Operation, blending technical proficiency with effective communication to streamline shipping and receiving processes. 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. Vigilant Forklift Operator familiar with operations and maintenance. Skilled at efficiently moving materials across areas to help teams meet demanding objectives. Conversational [Language] abilities paired with [Number]+ years of experience.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Prime Beverage
05.2022 - 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.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
Forklift Operator
Builders FirstSource
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Rinker Materials
02.2014 - 04.2021
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- 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.
- Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
- Verified functionality of forklifts through performance of preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.
Forklift /Machine Operator
Select Staffing Agency
10.2013 - 02.2014
- Replenished materials and supplies as needed to maintain production.
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
- Arrange machine at the beginning of work procedures to ensure that everything is in order.
- Test the machine before main work begins to be sure that it's in good condition for production
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
R-S Central High School
Rutherfordton, NC06.1984
Skills
- Forklift Operation
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Order Picker
- Materials Handler
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Prime Beverage
05.2022 - Current
Forklift Operator
Builders FirstSource
04.2021 - 05.2022
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Rinker Materials
02.2014 - 04.2021
Forklift /Machine Operator
Select Staffing Agency
10.2013 - 02.2014
High School Diploma -
R-S Central High School
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