Cooperative forklift operator with several years of experience lifting and carrying heavy loads using warehouse equipment. Qualified to operate various classes of forklifts and practiced in wide range of heavy equipment. Talented problem-solver with strong ethics, integrity and relationship-building abilities.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Grandview Block and Concrete
Schenectady, NY
06.2000 - Current
Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
Transported materials between storage areas, loading docks and delivery vehicles as needed.
Stacked loaded pallets in designated areas using proper stacking methods according to company policies and procedures.
Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
Reported safety and quality issues to management.
Employed hand signals to communicate effectively with coworkers operating transport vehicles and direct movements from floor.
Mix cement and sand to create concrete, following specific measurements.
Prepare and pour foundations for structures.
Use shovels, hoes, rakes, and other tools to spread or level concrete.
Smooth out freshly poured concrete with trowels and other finishing tools.
Remove any excess material from the surface of the concrete after it has been poured.
Clean up work area by disposing of debris correctly when job is completed.
Inspect finished product for quality assurance purposes before allowing customer access.
Level ground prior to pouring foundation or slab with shovels or grading machines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mohonasen High School
06-1987
Skills
OSHA Compliance
Material Handling
Warehouse picking
Production Scheduling
Palletizing
Stock allocation
Forklift Operation
Inventory staging
Product Inspection
Shipment Processing
General construction
Incident logging
Affiliations
motorcycle riding
gaming
Cats
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Grandview Block and Concrete
06.2000 - Current
High School Diploma -
Mohonasen High School
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