Thomas Cain
Taylor Mill,Kentucky
Summary
Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic. Seasoned candidate operates 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. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Forklift Operator
Commonwealth Inc
07.2021 - 08.2024
- Resolved issues related to damaged goods or misplaced items expeditiously, maintaining customer satisfaction levels.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors and peers alike, ensuring a cohesive team environment conducive to productivity.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by maintaining accurate inventory records and ensuring proper placement of products.
- Assisted in the development of standard operating procedures for forklift operations, promoting consistent performance across the team.
- Provided training to new forklift operators, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and company procedures.
- Managed daily schedules and assignments for forklift operators, ensuring optimal coverage during peak hours.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.
Euclid Truck Operator
Sterling Materials
01.2018 - 10.2020
- Maintained high safety standards through regular vehicle inspections and adherence to company protocols.
- Secured cargo loads properly, preventing damage to goods during transport and improving customer satisfaction rates.
- Enhanced delivery efficiency by planning and executing optimal routes for daily truck operations.
- Navigated challenging road conditions while maintaining strict adherence to traffic laws, contributing to a safe driving record.
- Managed paperwork efficiently by submitting proof of delivery documents promptly upon completion of each job assignment.
- Demonstrated adaptability by adjusting routes as needed due to unforeseen circumstances such as construction or inclement weather conditions without compromising delivery deadlines.
- Implemented a system for tracking vehicle maintenance needs, ensuring trucks remained in peak operating condition at all times.
- Completed accurate logs of hours driven, mileage, and expenses to maintain compliance with industry regulations.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance goals set by management regarding delivery times and customer satisfaction ratings.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Forklift Operator
Camco
09.2015 - 12.2017
- 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.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Eagle Manufacturing
08.2009 - 01.2014
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
- Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
Education
Highschool Diploma - General
Scott High School
Taylor Mill, KYSkills
- Forklift Operation Expertise
- Warehouse Safety Procedures
- Loading and unloading
- Workplace Cleanliness
- Shipping and receiving
- Order Picking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Punctual and Reliable
Timeline
Lead Forklift Operator
Commonwealth Inc
07.2021 - 08.2024
Euclid Truck Operator
Sterling Materials
01.2018 - 10.2020
Forklift Operator
Camco
09.2015 - 12.2017
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Eagle Manufacturing
08.2009 - 01.2014
Highschool Diploma - General
Scott High School
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