Tarik Chandler
Benton Harbor,MI
Summary
Experienced Forklift Operator demonstrating strong skills in loading and unloading, stock control, and OSHA compliance. Committed to optimizing warehouse processes and enhancing safety standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Traveling Lead Forklift Operator
LSPM
Utica, NY
08.2020 - Current
- Monitored inventory levels and reported discrepancies to facilitate timely restocking.
- Implemented best practices for material storage, optimizing space utilization within the warehouse.
- Supported management in identifying areas for process improvement to enhance operational efficiency.
- Resolved issues related to damaged goods or misplaced items expeditiously, maintaining customer satisfaction levels.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by maintaining accurate inventory records and ensuring proper placement of products.
- Upheld strict compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies at all times, setting a positive example for the entire team.
- Provided training to new forklift operators, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and company procedures.
- Established strong working relationships with suppliers and transportation providers, facilitating timely deliveries and pickups as needed.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure seamless integration of material handling processes within the facility.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials across production floor efficiently.
- Assisted in training new operators on safe forklift operation and warehouse procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline material handling processes for improved workflow.
- Operated or tended automatic stacking, loading and packaging machines.
Lead Forklift Operator
Libbey Glass
Toledo, OH
10.2025 - 02.2026
- Operated forklifts to transport materials across production floor efficiently.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Assisted in training new operators on safe forklift operation and warehouse procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline material handling processes for improved workflow.
- Maintained accurate records of daily operations and equipment maintenance logs.
- Streamlined order fulfillment process with efficient forklift operation, reducing loading and unloading times.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- 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.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Operated or tended automatic stacking, loading and packaging machines.
- Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
Material Handler
Redi Pac
Swedesboro, NJ
02.2014 - 06.2020
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport materials efficiently within warehouse environment.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, ensuring accurate inventory management and product placement.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment to maintain safety standards and minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline material handling processes and reduce operational delays.
- Monitored stock levels, reporting discrepancies to ensure timely replenishment of materials needed for production.
Education
High School Diploma -
Concord High School
Concord, NC06-1993
Skills
- Forklift operation expertise
- Warehouse safety procedures
- Loading and unloading
- Workplace cleanliness
- Order picking
- Shipping and receiving
- Stock control
- Teamwork and collaboration
- General laborer
- Safe driver
- Warehouse safety
- Lift equipment operation
- OSHA workplace safety
- Punctual and reliable
- Material handling
Certification
- [Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Lead Forklift Operator
Libbey Glass
10.2025 - 02.2026
Traveling Lead Forklift Operator
LSPM
08.2020 - Current
Material Handler
Redi Pac
02.2014 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
Concord High School