Steven Nelson
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Accomplished Forklift Operator Trainer at FedEx, adept in forklift operation and mentoring, significantly enhanced team performance and warehouse efficiency. Skilled in safe material handling and effective communication, consistently ensured compliance with safety standards and optimized operational workflows. Demonstrated excellence in multitasking and problem-solving, driving results and improving accountability across teams. In my current position I train new forklift operators also.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Job and Talent
05.2024 - Current
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Forklift Operator Trainer
FedEx
06.2021 - 05.2024
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Managed daily operations effectively, ensuring timely completion of tasks and accurate reporting of results.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Upheld company policies on workplace safety and health standards while executing daily job responsibilities.
- Trained and mentored 25 new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
- Trained and mentored [Number] new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
Education
General Studies
University of Chicago
Chicago, ILHigh School Diploma -
Holy Trinity
Chicago, IL05.1995
Skills
- Forklift Operation
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse Operations
- Warehouse Safety
- Material Handling
- Safety awareness
- Hazardous Material Handling
- Dock Operations Familiarity
- Data Entry Competence
- Problem-Solving
- Safe driver
- OSHA Workplace Safety
- Lift Equipment Operation
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Inventory staging
- Dock Operations
- Inventory Counts
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Shipping Documentation
- Inventory Control
- Equipment Maintenance
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Shipment Processing
- Multitasking
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Effective Communication
- Active Listening
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Job and Talent
05.2024 - Current
Forklift Operator Trainer
FedEx
06.2021 - 05.2024
General Studies
University of Chicago
High School Diploma -
Holy Trinity
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