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Shawn Hicks

Toledo,OH

Summary

Dedicated Forklift Operator with a proven track record at Libbey Glass, excelling in material handling and safety compliance. Skilled in maximizing operational efficiency and team collaboration, I consistently ensured accurate inventory staging and quality control. Certified in forklift operation, I prioritize safety while achieving timely order processing and effective problem-solving.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Forklift Operator

Libbey Glass
07.2021 - Current
  • Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer.
  • Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
  • Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.

Warehouse Worker

Doyle Shamrock
08.2013 - 06.2021
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 70-100 pounds.
  • Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
  • Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets, and tape to protect from damage.
  • Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
  • Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
  • Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
  • Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
  • Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
  • Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
  • Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
  • Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.

Education

High School Diploma -

Start Highschool
Toledo, OH
05.2012

Skills

  • Inventory staging
  • Incident logging
  • Warehouse picking
  • Palletizing
  • OSHA training
  • Order picking
  • Quality control
  • Dock operations
  • Material handling
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Inventory counts
  • Issue troubleshooting
  • Safety awareness
  • Problem-solving
  • Pallet stacking
  • OSHA workplace safety
  • General laborer
  • Team player
  • Loading and unloading
  • Warehouse safety
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Forklift operator certification
  • Lift equipment operation
  • OSHA compliance
  • Materials movement
  • Order picking and processing
  • Certified pallet jack operator
  • Dock work
  • Basic math aptitude
  • Forklift operation

Certification

  • forklift certified, libbey glass, doyel shammrock - 11 years certified

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Forklift Operator

Libbey Glass
07.2021 - Current

Warehouse Worker

Doyle Shamrock
08.2013 - 06.2021

High School Diploma -

Start Highschool