Richard Oakley
Summary
Professional forklift operator/material handler with solid 20+ years expertise in warehouse operations and logistics. Skilled in operating various types of forklifts, ensuring safety and efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration and flexible with changing needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Forklift Operator
Chery Industrial
04.2024 - Current
- Improved warehouse efficiency by maintaining accurate inventory records and ensuring proper placement of products.
- Streamlined order fulfillment process with efficient forklift operation, reducing loading and unloading times.
- Established strong working relationships with suppliers and transportation providers, facilitating timely deliveries and pickups as needed.
- Organized storage areas to maximize space utilization while still allowing easy access to products when necessary.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
Machine Operator / Line Leader
Lydall, Inc
12.2020 - 03.2024
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
Machine Operator
Resource Mfg./Lydall, Inc
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Operated Verson press to build car heat shield parts
- Drive forklift to secure needed materials for operations
- Maintained press in working order with assistance from mechanics
- Performed inventory counts
- Monitored parts for quality prior to shipping
Logistics Inventory Specialist
XPO
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Assessed current inventories and brought in supplies to keep stock within optimal levels for expected demands
- Maintained an accurate log of discrepancies pertaining to damaged packages
- Performed scheduled inventory counts and supply audits
- Assessed delivered contents against original orders
Forklift Operator Material Handler
Williams Sonoma, Inc
04.2019 - 06.2019
- Loaded, unloaded, transported, and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment, including forklifts, turret trucks and pallet jacks
- Documented weight and destination production data in detailed daily logs for management review
Material Handler
Kontane Logistics Inc.
11.2018 - 03.2019
- Operated Forklift, Walkie Rider and Turret truck to pull orders for shipping and load and unload trucks
- Operated Crane equipment while observing standard safety procedures
- Reviewed inventory reports and activity to ensure correct documentation
- Transported and organized inventory to ensure efficient location of merchandise
Material Handler/Grounds Worker
Workforce Unlimited Shipper
01.2017 - 11.2018
- Operated large ground keeping equipment
- Directed materials routing by preparing accurate shipping orders and bills of lading
- Promoted inventory accuracy and proper records management by comparing shipment contents with paperwork
- Organized product locations and coordinated movements between receiving, storage and shipping
Picker
Amesbury Truth Shipping
03.2016 - 07.2017
- Pick, palletize and shrink wrap orders to be shipped
- Using a handheld RF Scanner to scan parts for shipment
- Operating a Forklift while pulling orders for shipment
- Loading trucks for orders to be shipped
QA Technician/Shipping & Receiving
Insteel Wire Products Co
01.2014 - 05.2016
- Operating a Forklift up to 40,000 lbs to load/unload trucks
- Create truck bills, ensured load matched the truck bill and entered data into computer
- Check Quality Control Lab for cleanliness and safety violations
- Monitor wire at every machine in plant multiple times each shift to ensure quality standards for all orders
Education
DIPLOMA -
North Surry High School
Mount Airy, NCSkills
- Materials Handling
- Shipping & Receiving Logistics
- Warehouse Experience
- Fork Lift, Pallet Jack, Reach Truck and Crane Operation
- Quality Assurance
- Manufacturing
- Forklift operation expertise in loading and unloading
- Order picking, RF scanner operation, stock control
- Team player
- Punctual and reliable
Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Overhead Crane Certification
Timeline
Lead Forklift Operator
Chery Industrial
04.2024 - Current
Machine Operator / Line Leader
Lydall, Inc
12.2020 - 03.2024
Machine Operator
Resource Mfg./Lydall, Inc
12.2019 - 12.2020
Logistics Inventory Specialist
XPO
06.2019 - 09.2019
Forklift Operator Material Handler
Williams Sonoma, Inc
04.2019 - 06.2019
Material Handler
Kontane Logistics Inc.
11.2018 - 03.2019
Material Handler/Grounds Worker
Workforce Unlimited Shipper
01.2017 - 11.2018
Picker
Amesbury Truth Shipping
03.2016 - 07.2017
QA Technician/Shipping & Receiving
Insteel Wire Products Co
01.2014 - 05.2016
DIPLOMA -
North Surry High School
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