Rick Barnes
Union,MS
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. Vigilant Forklift Operator familiar with operations and maintenance. Skilled at efficiently moving materials across areas to help teams meet demanding objectives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator
McLane
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.
- 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.
Fork Truck Operator
Rex Lumber
02.2019 - 04.2021
- Minimized hazards by following company safety requirements and OSHA regulations
- Supported fast-paced production work, quickly moving supplies into position and transporting completed products
- Correctly read and interpreted work orders and safety instructions
- Supported warehouse safety and organization by using proper PPE and safety measures when transporting loads throughout work areas
- Maintained active Forklift Operator Certification and continuously improved skill set
- Prevented products from shifting and damage through proper bracing and strapping
- Transported items with forklift, pallet jacks and overhead cranes.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Walmart Distribution
04.2017 - 07.2019
- Loaded and unloaded high volume of trucks daily in busy warehouse environment
- Moved materials between docks and storage area according to daily work orders
- Managed spaces with regular warehouse housekeeping and removed hazards impacting safety or performance
- Maintained optimal performance in operation and care for forklift
- Supported operational needs by cross-training in different warehouse positions
- Checked product quality and quantity against documentation
- Prevented damage by stacking loads properly for weight balancing and security
- Minimized hazards by following company safety requirements and OSHA regulations
- Supported fast-paced production work, quickly moving supplies into position and transporting completed products.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lloyd Star
Brookhaven, MSCertified Forklift driver -
R&B Wall Oil Co
Brookhaven, MS09.2016
Skills
- OSHA compliance
- Heavy equipment operation
- Warehouse support
- Materials handling
- Loading and unloading
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Shipping and receiving
- Forklift Operation
Certification
- Forklift Operator Training - February 2019-2021
Timeline
Forklift Operator
McLane
11.2023 - Current
Fork Truck Operator
Rex Lumber
02.2019 - 04.2021
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Walmart Distribution
04.2017 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
Lloyd Star
Certified Forklift driver -
R&B Wall Oil Co
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