Robert Shields
Burlington,Kentucky
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in forklift operation and workplace safety, honed at Trancy Logistics America. Demonstrated ability to enhance production efficiency and reduce downtime through strategic collaboration and attention to detail. Proven track record in quality inspections, consistently achieving production goals and improving workflow by 20%. Skilled in logistics and equipment operation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Assembler
Consolidated Grain and Barge Company
Aurora, IN
11.2025 - 06.2026
- Assembled components efficiently to meet production deadlines.
- Operated machinery according to safety protocols, ensuring minimal downtime.
- Inspected finished products for quality and compliance with specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and reduce waste.
- Maintained clean and organized workstations to enhance productivity.
- Assisted in training new employees on assembly processes and safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines and maintain a consistent workflow.
- Ensured product quality through thorough inspection of assembled items before moving them to the next stage in the process.
- Increased productivity by quickly identifying issues in the assembly process and making necessary adjustments or repairs.
- Met daily quotas consistently by always working hard and efficiently with little downtime.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by participating in cross-functional teams focused on enhancing overall production processes.
- Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
- Practiced standard operating procedures for consistent production results.
- Changed out equipment, tools and materials to set up new production runs.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
Forklift Operator
Trancy Logistics America
Erlanger, KY
05.2015 - 06.2025
- Operated forklifts to transport materials efficiently within warehouse environment.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment to ensure safe operation.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, maintaining organization of inventory.
- Assisted in training new staff on forklift operations and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and reduce downtime.
- 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.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.
- Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment by recharging batteries, lubricating parts and refueling.
- Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
- Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Simon Kenton H.S
Independence, KY06.2013
Skills
Workplace safety
Quality inspections
Machine operation
Hand and power tools
Production lines
Equipment operation
Repetitive work
Power and hand tools
Logistics
QC
Work area cleaning
Attention to detail
Forklift operation
Timeline
Line Assembler
Consolidated Grain and Barge Company
11.2025 - 06.2026
Forklift Operator
Trancy Logistics America
05.2015 - 06.2025
High School Diploma -
Simon Kenton H.S