Aiming to acquire a Forklift Driver role to showcase my knowledge and expertise in driving forklift and managing a warehouse environment. I am a seasoned candidate whom operates a variety of heavy machinery to perform stacking, lifting and moving functions. Comfortable in high-speed industrial environments and working with people of varying personalities and backgrounds. Dedicated to learning new tasks and trades.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Landscaping
Self-employeed
Greensboro, NC
09.2009 - Current
Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
Educated clients on proper care and maintenance of landscaping projects.
Forklift Operator
Publix Distribution Center
Whitsett, NC
01.2023 - 04.2023
Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
Forklift Operator
Harris Teeter Distribution Center
Greensboro, NC
02.2019 - 04.2022
Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.
Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
Generated production data to complete necessary paperwork by accurately measuring and weighing materials.
Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks.
Welding Technician
Thomas Built Buses
High Point, NC
09.2009 - 03.2010
Measured and accurately cut pieces for joining and fabrication work.
Trained customers and employees on safe and correct setup of welding systems.
Ground off imperfections before and after completing welds.
Fabricated and welded aluminum, stainless steel and mild steel to form parts used in production processes.