Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Additional Information
Certification
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Steven Lunsford

Blountville,TN

Summary

Skilled Forklift Driver adept at working quickly in fast-paced, demanding environments. Strong team player and problem-solver. Offering top communication and conflict resolution skills developed over 8 years in warehouse environments.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Forklift Operator

Shearers Snacks LLC
Bristol, VA
04.2012 - Current
  • Boosted team efficiency by moving materials with forklifts
  • Kept accurate records of all incoming and outgoing shipments
  • Located proper slots on storage racks and set pallets in place with forklift
  • Transported inventory items to appropriate locations
  • Reported damage to racks, faulty equipment and other safety hazards to Supervisor/Safety Manager for remediation
  • Moved pallets of merchandise using electric forklifts and electric pallets
  • Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns or delays
  • Organized inventory to ensure efficient location of merchandise
  • Unloaded trucks and moved materials to staging area
  • Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed
  • Demonstrated and applied product knowledge of all company items
  • Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures
  • Checked items against documentation for accuracy
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping
  • Placed loads in optimal manner to maximize efficiency of work
  • Completed daily forklift safety checklists
  • Placed overstocked items in temporary storage
  • Inspected product load for accuracy and safely transported it around warehouse
  • Received cargo by removing it from trucks by hand
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently
  • Cleaned warehouse areas to maintain safety and efficiency
  • Examined shipments for quality and accuracy
  • Loaded, transported and stacked materials
  • Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment
  • Organized and secured stored materials and parts in designated area
  • Received cargo by lifting and moving it using hand trucks and pallet jacks
  • Changed out forklift batteries and connected batteries to battery charger
  • Maintain neat and clean working area at all times
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices
  • Handled multiple tasks simultaneously to maximize work efficiency
  • Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of box inventory on hand
  • Tagged unmarked merchandise with item number
  • Transported goods from dock area to appropriate storage location
  • Recorded count and condition of all cargo received
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of box inventory on hand.
  • Unloading Rail Cars.
  • Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.

Electronics Lead/Sales Associate

Kmart
Bristol, TN
07.2008 - 06.2012
  • Applied security and loss prevention training toward recognizing risks and reducing store theft
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise
  • Implemented up-selling strategies such as recommending accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue
  • Maintained organized, presentable merchandise to drive continuous sales
  • Delivered high level of assistance by locating products and checking store system for merchandise at other sites
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging
  • Answered incoming telephone calls to provide information about products, services, store hours, policies and promotions

Upper Bay Tech

Jiffy Lube
Elgin, IL
09.2004 - 09.2007
  • Vacuum vehicles, clean windows, and set tire pressure to dealership recommendations or customer requests
  • Check vehicles exterior lights
  • Check vehicles washer fluid, coolant level, oil, and transmission fluid (if accessible)
  • Performed Transmission and Coolant flush while under supervision
  • Performed oil changes

Education

Computer Science

Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL

Skills

  • Certified in both sit down and stand up forklift operation
  • Team player
  • Shipping and Receiving
  • Inventory Control
  • Safe driver
  • Self-motivation
  • Adaptability
  • Leadership
  • Active Listening

Accomplishments

  • Trained 5+ new employees on proper forklift operation and safety.
  • Long periods without absence from work.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Additional Information

  • Volunteered to assist Elgin Police Department with public events.

Certification

Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T) Certified by the Elgin Police Department "Explorers" program

Timeline

Forklift Operator

Shearers Snacks LLC
04.2012 - Current

Electronics Lead/Sales Associate

Kmart
07.2008 - 06.2012

Upper Bay Tech

Jiffy Lube
09.2004 - 09.2007

Computer Science

Elgin Community College
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