Richard Reed
Forklift Operations And Material Handling
7456 State Route 188 Circleville,OH
Summary
Dynamic Forklift Operator with extensive experience at Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc., skilled in loading, unloading, and ensuring inventory accuracy. Proven leader in training teams on safety and operational efficiency. Recognized for enhancing warehouse safety protocols and maintaining seamless material flow, while fostering a collaborative work environment. CPR certified and committed to excellence.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc.
05.2011 - Current
- Operated forklifts to load, unload, and stage finished beverage products for shipping and receiving.
- Inspected equipment daily to maintain safe operation and prevent handling delays.
- Transported pallets throughout warehouse to support picking, replenishment, and dock coordination.
- Verified product labels and lot codes to protect inventory accuracy and shipment quality.
- Trained new operators on forklift handling, warehouse routes, and safety expectations.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Control flow of raw materials between unload of raw material, to the loading of finished products.
- Active member of the safety committee.
- Program certified to train others for forklift operation.
Lead Material Handler
Action Group Inc.
01.2006 - 05.2011
- Helped in the manufacturing of armored cabs for construction vehicles. Across all 5 branches of the armed forces.
- Directed material flow to support receiving, staging, and outbound shipping activities.
- Trained material handlers on safe lifting, pallet movement, and warehouse procedures.
- Coordinated inventory placement to maintain accurate stock locations and easy retrieval.
- Inspected shipments for damage and resolved discrepancies before product distribution.
- Prioritized daily workload to keep weld bays and laser bed supplied with required materials.
- Between steps help with grinding to move on to finishing.
- Keep track of certs for cataloging material and imputting material into a spread sheet.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Heavy Equipment Operation And Basic Transit
Al- Win Heavy Equipment Train
West Jefferson, OH 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Walnut Ridge High School
Columbus, OH 05.2001 -
Skills
Loading and unloading
Shipping and receiving
CPR and basic first aid trained
Train the Trainer, forklift training program completion
Team player
Warehouse operations
Warehouse safety
Forklift operation
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc.
05.2011 - Current
Lead Material Handler
Action Group Inc.
01.2006 - 05.2011
Certificate of Completion - Heavy Equipment Operation And Basic Transit
Al- Win Heavy Equipment Train
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Walnut Ridge High School
05.2001 -