Samuel Wilder
Denver,CO
Summary
Dynamic Warehouse Forklift Operator with proven expertise at Lineage Logistics, excelling in efficient materials handling and inventory management. Recognized for enhancing workflow efficiency and maintaining safety standards. Skilled in forklift operation and committed to teamwork, consistently achieving productivity targets while ensuring a clean and organized work environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Lineage Logistics
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Operated forklifts to efficiently transport materials throughout warehouse layout.
- Conducted regular inventory checks, ensuring accurate stock levels and minimizing discrepancies.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline loading and unloading processes, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Maintained safety standards by adhering to all operational protocols and conducting equipment inspections.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
- Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
- Contributed to the reduction of workplace accidents by adhering to strict safety protocols during all forklift operations.
- Participated in regular safety meetings, staying up-to-date on best practices in regards to safe and efficient operation of a warehouse forklift.
- Improved overall warehouse cleanliness, routinely clearing debris from aisles with the use of attachments on the forklift.
- Supported the shipping department with prompt loading and unloading tasks utilizing a variety of specialized attachments on the forklift as needed.
- Collaborated with other warehouse team members, ensuring smooth workflow through effective communication during forklift operations.
- Expedited shipment processes by accurately pulling orders from inventory shelves using a forklift following pick tickets specifications.
Warehouse Associate/ Folk Lift
Builders First Source
03.2019 - 03.2023
- Operated warehouse equipment safely to support efficient material handling.
- Assisted in inventory management by labeling and organizing stock items.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas to enhance safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to complete daily shipping and receiving tasks.
- Learned proper loading techniques to optimize space utilization in shipping containers.
- Followed safety protocols diligently while performing routine warehouse operations.
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Supported quality control efforts by inspecting incoming and outgoing shipments for accuracy.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as [Number] pounds.
- Displayed adaptability by taking on various roles within the warehouse as needed, including receiving, shipping, or inventory control duties.
- Consistently met or exceeded productivity targets while maintaining high standards for quality and safety.
- Assisted in reducing product damage by properly handling and storing materials.
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
- Operated various types of equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks safely while moving products throughout the facility.
- Assisted with reorganizing storage areas to accommodate changes in demand patterns or product offerings.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Contributed to a cleaner workspace with daily upkeep and scheduled deep cleaning sessions.
Grinding Operator
Waffle House Restaurant
01.2006 - 08.2017
- Managed time effectively by prioritizing tasks based on urgency, complexity, or project deadlines.
- Enhanced production efficiency by performing grinding operations on various materials, including metal and plastic parts.
- Ensured consistent product quality by following established specifications and guidelines during the grinding process.
- Maintained accurate records of completed work orders and material usage for inventory control purposes.
- Blended, buffed or blasted away hanging burrs using abrasives and tools.
- Set up and ran equipment to complete grinding tasks efficiently and within required timeframes.
- Kept equipment in good working order by calibrating settings and performing minor maintenance.
- Used dry or liquid media to clean or prepare parts and finish operations.
Cooker Operator
O'Charley's Restaurant & Bar
08.2015 - 02.2017
- Operated cooking equipment efficiently to prepare high-quality meals for service.
- Managed food safety protocols to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Trained junior staff on kitchen procedures and best practices for food preparation.
- Enhanced workflow efficiency by streamlining meal prep processes and inventory management.
- Collaborated with team members to develop daily menus based on seasonal ingredients.
- Monitored inventory levels, reducing waste through effective stock rotation practices.
- Managed inventory levels, optimizing ordering processes to minimize costs while maintaining sufficient stock.
- Streamlined kitchen operations by implementing standardized recipes and portion sizes for consistent quality control.
- Maintained clean and organized kitchen workspace for optimal efficiency and safety standards.
- Followed plant safety policies and procedures, actively performing risk assessments and demonstrating ownership of occupational hazard prevention.
- Safely operated various kitchen equipment, maintaining them properly to prevent accidents or malfunctions during service hours.
- Increased overall efficiency by multitasking during peak hours and effectively prioritizing tasks.
- Transferred oil from holding tanks to fryer tanks and basins when necessary to maintain product quality and freshness.
Lumberjack
Bentonia Sawmill
06.2003 - 11.2005
- Operated chainsaws and cutting tools to efficiently fell trees in designated areas.
- Assessed timber quality to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Implemented safety protocols, reducing workplace accidents during logging operations.
- Trained junior lumberjacks on equipment handling and safe operating procedures.
- Collaborated with forestry specialists to develop sustainable logging practices and minimize environmental impact.
- Increased lumber production by streamlining the process of de-limbing and bucking logs.
- Improved timber cutting efficiency by implementing safer and more effective felling techniques.
- Operated heavy machinery such as skidders and forwarders with precision, maximizing the transport of logs from forest to mill.
- Performed under challenging weather conditions while maintaining high-quality work standards and adhering to safety protocols.
- Demonstrated strong physical stamina by performing strenuous tasks such as lifting heavy logs or climbing tall trees safely throughout the day.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Christian Correspondence
Townsend, GA05-2009
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Truck loading and unloading
- Warehouse organization
- Problem-solving
- Shipping and receiving
- Heavy lifting
- Materials handling
- Loading and unloading
- Pallet jack operation
- Workplace cleanliness
- Loading dock procedures
- Warehouse safety
- Order picking
- Safety protocols
- Shipment receiving
- Storage procedures
- Attention to detail
- Verbal and written communication
- Vehicle inspection
- Inventory management
- Safe lifting techniques
- Basic math
- Load balancing
- Goods packaging
- Safe forklift operation
- High rack storage
- Loading dock staging
- OSHA training
- Pallet building
- Barcode scanning
- Information logs
- Stock control
- Receiving procedures
- Inventory transport
- Order pulling and preparation
- Team player
- Forklift operator certification
- Warehouse operations
- Safety awareness
- Order picking and processing
- Dock operations
- Safe driver
- General laborer
- Shipping and receiving expert
- Inventory staging
- Inventory counts
- Pallet construction
- Heavy equipment operation
- OSHA compliance
- Punctual and reliable
- Equipment inspections
- Palletizing
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Materials movement
- Shipping documentation
- Shipment processing
- Assembly line experience
- Equipment operations
- [Equipment] operation
- Hazardous materials handling
- Storage and organization
- Material packaging
- Production scheduling
- Product inspection
- Heavy industrial equipment
Timeline
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Lineage Logistics
06.2023 - 10.2024
Warehouse Associate/ Folk Lift
Builders First Source
03.2019 - 03.2023
Cooker Operator
O'Charley's Restaurant & Bar
08.2015 - 02.2017
Grinding Operator
Waffle House Restaurant
01.2006 - 08.2017
Lumberjack
Bentonia Sawmill
06.2003 - 11.2005
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Christian Correspondence
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