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
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
48 forty solutions
Richmond, IL
04.2024 - Current
Adhered strictly to company policies concerning operation of material handling equipment.
Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
Sort pallets from size, good, bad, needs repair
Load and unload trucks
Clean and take out garbage
Stay at Home Dad
Stay At Home Dad
Antioch, IL
05.2022 - 04.2024
Took care of my kids
Material Handler
Medline Industries, Inc
Grayslake, IL
11.2021 - 05.2022
Operated forklift in a safe manner to move large shipments within the facility.
Assisted with physical inventories as needed by counting parts accurately and quickly.
Ensured compliance with safety regulations while operating material handling equipment.
Loaded and unloaded trucks with appropriate material handling equipment.
Managed work area cleanliness by following company guidelines for organization.
Utilized forklift to move inventory items.
Operated lift equipment to safely move stock in and out of high bay areas and around premises.
Packed merchandise into boxes and containers in preparation for safe shipment.
Loaded completed orders on pallets according to delivery numbers.
Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
Counted number of boxes or units in loading docks to confirm proper completion of work orders.
Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
Cleaned empty storage areas to achieve proper sanitation regulations and make area fit for future use.
Material Handler
Poclain Hydraulics
Sturtevant, WI
04.2020 - 04.2021
Operated forklift in a safe manner to move large shipments within the facility.
Loaded and unloaded trucks with appropriate material handling equipment.
Picking orders
Clean warehouse
Putting product away in the right spot
Utilized forklift to move inventory items.
Operated lift equipment to safely move stock in and out of high bay areas and around premises.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Ariensco
Kenosha, WI
02.2019 - 09.2019
Maintained a clean work area by sweeping, dusting, mopping.
Operated computers to access information related to shipping activities.
Maintained accurate records of all goods received and distributed in the warehouse.
Ensured that stock was properly stored in designated areas according to safety regulations.
Utilized RF scanners to track movements of inventory within the warehouse environment.
Adhered to all safety standards while working with heavy machinery such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
Assisted in loading and unloading freight from trucks using lift gates or ramps, dollies, hand trucks or other equipment as necessary.
Organized materials into appropriate storage areas based on product type or size.
Loaded and unloaded trucks with pallet jacks or forklifts as needed.
Received incoming shipments, verifying quantity and quality of items against purchase orders.
Organized deliveries by sorting and stocking receivables
Operated forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods.
Requisitioned and stored shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
Operated lift and hand trucks to transfer materials to and from target areas.
Material Handler
Gourmet Foods International
Kenosha, WI
03.2017 - 09.2018
Prepared outgoing shipments by packaging, labeling, and loading onto delivery vehicles.
Adhered strictly to company policies concerning the use of protective gear while on duty.
Inspected materials for any damages or defects upon receipt.
Operated forklift in a safe manner to move large shipments within the facility.
Ensured compliance with safety regulations while operating material handling equipment.
Loaded and unloaded trucks with appropriate material handling equipment.
Managed work area cleanliness by following company guidelines for organization.
Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items manually or using hoists
Load and unload items from machines, conveyors
Prepare raw materials for processing
Material Handler
Styberg Engineering
Racine, WI
02.2015 - 10.2017
Reported any malfunctions or damages of material handling equipment promptly.
Adhered strictly to company policies concerning the use of protective gear while on duty.
Inspected materials for any damages or defects upon receipt.
Operated forklift in a safe manner to move large shipments within the facility.
Ensured compliance with safety regulations while operating material handling equipment.
Loaded and unloaded trucks with appropriate material handling equipment.
Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items manually or using hoists
Mark and or tag identification on parts
Break up defective products for reprocessing
Pack and store materials and products
Fold products and product parts during processing
Education
Case High School
Racine, WI
Skills
Workplace Cleanliness
Production Scheduling
Production Reporting
Stock allocation
Inventory staging
RFID Tracking
Warehouse picking
Forklift Operation
Material Handling
Palletizing
Forklift Operator Certification
Shipping and receiving
Physically fit and agile
Pallet Construction
RF scanner
Loading and unloading
Assembly line experience
Order Picking
Timeline
Forklift Operator
48 forty solutions
04.2024 - Current
Stay at Home Dad
Stay At Home Dad
05.2022 - 04.2024
Material Handler
Medline Industries, Inc
11.2021 - 05.2022
Material Handler
Poclain Hydraulics
04.2020 - 04.2021
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Ariensco
02.2019 - 09.2019
Material Handler
Gourmet Foods International
03.2017 - 09.2018
Material Handler
Styberg Engineering
02.2015 - 10.2017
Case High School
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