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
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Boatswain's Mate
United States Navy, USN
Jacksonville , FL
08.1995 - 08.1998
Contributed to boat operations by standing watch in lookout, helmsman and boatswain's mate positions.
Inspected anchors for signs of corrosion or wear before lowering into water.
Ensured that all safety precautions were adhered to during operations.
Inspected moorings, lines, and rigging for wear or damage.
Loaded and unloaded supplies onto vessels using cranes or winches.
Operator /Warehouse Forklift Operator
J.D Cahill / Graphic Packaging
Centralia, IL
09.1998 - 11.2005
Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
Followed standard operating procedures to safely stack and store materials in the warehouse.
Ensured all safety protocols were followed while operating the forklift.
Loaded and unloaded pallets of product onto trucks using a forklift.
Staged goods in loading dock area.
Operated forklift to transport goods throughout warehouse.
Located, pulled and prepared orders.
Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
Forklift Operator
Magna / Grupo Antolin
Nashville, IL
12.2005 - Current
Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.