Stephen McKellar
Forklift Driver/Operator
Greensboro,NC
Summary
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.
- Maintained tools and equipment for welding team.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lumberton City High School
Lumberton, NC 08.1991 - 06.1995
Skills
Forklift Side Loader ForkliftManual Pallet Jack Cherry PickerPowered Pallet Jack SafetyAwareness Hand-EyeCoordination Cycle Counts andRF Gun Shipping & Receiving
Grounds maintenance
Trimming and weeding
Stonework
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Publix Distribution Center
01.2023 - 04.2023
Forklift Operator
Harris Teeter Distribution Center
02.2019 - 04.2022
Welding Technician
Thomas Built Buses
09.2009 - 03.2010
Landscaping
Self-employeed
09.2009 - Current
High School Diploma -
Lumberton City High School
08.1991 - 06.1995