CHARLES L. DONOVAN JR
PASADENA,TX
Summary
Independent hardworking person interested in a stable job position where I can effectively utilize my management and warehouse experience, in a challenging, aggressive and innovative company that will allow me to be a motivated player and an asset to the company with the skills I posses. Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Hardworking Forklift Operator with advanced mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills. Efficient and organized worker possessing strong work ethic and drive to exceed goals. Hardworking individual with extensive background operating heavy duty machinery on diverse range of construction sites and projects. Proactive team player troubleshoots issues with machinery and equipment to promote longevity of use and precisely manipulates controls and levers to navigate and operate machinery. Committed to maintaining service standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator
BrandSafway/ Exxon
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Set up loads for shipping
- Loading and unloading trucks
- 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.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
Forklift Operator
T&M Industrial/ Bayport
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Picking order
- Rigging pipe to weld
- Taking material to units from yard
- 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.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
Forklift Operator
Grizzly Industrial Group/ Oneok
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Loading and unloading trucks
- 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.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
Forklift Operator
Apache/ Fracs
07.2017 - 08.2019
- Loading and unloading trucks
- 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.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
Forklift Operator
Sunbelt Rentals/ LNG
01.2015 - 07.2017
- Loading and unloading trucks
- 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.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
- Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer.
- Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment by recharging batteries, lubricating parts and refueling.
Education
High School Diploma -
Stephen F. Austin High School
Houston, TX05.2002
Skills
- Management seminar
- Safety Standards
- Equipment Maintenance
- Shipping and Receiving
- Safety Awareness
- Time Management
- Shipping Operations
- Loading and Unloading
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Basic Math Aptitude
- Materials Transport
- Inventory Reporting
- Inventory Control
- Material Handling
- OSHA Workplace Safety
- Safe Driver
- General Construction
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Team Player
- Shipping Documentation
- Equipment Operation
- Safe Moving Operations
- Heavy Load Hoisting
- Works well with others
- Management Experience
- Fast Learner
- Bilingual Speaker
- Management Training
- Safety Training
- Experienced in All-terrain Forklift 6K, 8K, 10K, 12K, 14K, 16K, 20K
Certification
Forklift Certified
Timeline
Forklift Operator
BrandSafway/ Exxon
09.2022 - 07.2023
Forklift Operator
T&M Industrial/ Bayport
03.2021 - 09.2022
Forklift Operator
Grizzly Industrial Group/ Oneok
08.2019 - 07.2020
Forklift Operator
Apache/ Fracs
07.2017 - 08.2019
Forklift Operator
Sunbelt Rentals/ LNG
01.2015 - 07.2017
High School Diploma -
Stephen F. Austin High School