Dedicated forklift operator with strong expertise in OSHA compliance, materials handling, and shipping and receiving. Proven track record in optimizing workflow and maintaining safety standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Quirch Foods
Lyons, IL
06.2020 - 11.2025
Operated forklifts to transport products efficiently within warehouse environment.
Conducted pre-operation safety inspections to ensure equipment reliability and compliance.
Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and reduce loading times.
Loaded and unloaded trucks, verifying product accuracy against shipping documents.
Maintained clean and organized work area, adhering to safety regulations and protocols.
Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
Forklift Operator
Roadrunner Transportation Service
Bolingbrook, IL
05.2015 - 10.2021
Assisted in training new operators on safe forklift operation and best practices.
Implemented process improvements that enhanced overall efficiency of material handling operations.
Monitored inventory levels, reporting discrepancies to management for timely resolution.
Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.