Scott Gomber
Allentown,PA
Summary
Dedicated Equipment Operator with extensive experience at QVC Distribution Center, proficient in equipment operations and safety compliance. Demonstrated ability to enhance warehouse efficiency through meticulous attention to detail and teamwork. Recognized for effectively training new operators and maintaining a safe work environment, ensuring adherence to OSHA guidelines.
Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator
QVC Distribution Center
11.2021 - Current
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
- Assisted in training new operators, providing guidance on proper equipment usage and safety procedures.
Forklift Operator
Eastern Engineered Wood Products
02.2015 - 05.2020
- 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.
- 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.
- Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
- Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels with precise forklift operation and proper storage techniques.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
Warehouse Team Member
Nestle USA
09.2009 - 05.2013
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Operated various types of material handling equipment proficiently while adhering to safety guidelines at all times.
- Participated in regular warehouse meetings and trainings to stay updated on company policies, industry trends, and best practices.
- Facilitated outbound shipments by picking products accurately from inventory shelves according to pick lists and preparing packages for shipping carriers.
- Used forklifts and pallet jacks to relocate products.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pleasant Valley High School
Brodheadsville, PA06-1986
Skills
- Worksite safety
- Equipment inspections
- Equipment operations
- Safety compliance
- Following instructions
- Hand and power tool operation
- OSHA compliance
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Proficient with many types of forklifts
Timeline
Equipment Operator
QVC Distribution Center
11.2021 - Current
Forklift Operator
Eastern Engineered Wood Products
02.2015 - 05.2020
Warehouse Team Member
Nestle USA
09.2009 - 05.2013
High School Diploma -
Pleasant Valley High School
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