Travion Williams
Waterloo,Iowa
Summary
Detail-oriented Forklift Operator specializing in safety compliance and efficient warehouse operations. Maintained organized environments and conducted thorough equipment inspections, enhancing operational efficiency and team collaboration. Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities and knowledge of inventory management, contributing to effective shipping and receiving procedures in high-volume settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Hodge
Waterloo, Iowa
04.2024 - Current
- Operated forklifts to move materials within warehouse environments efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, ensuring proper placement on storage racks to facilitate efficient inventory management.
- Transported freight and materials to enhance warehouse organization and streamline movement between storage, production areas, and loading docks.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to ensure safety and functionality.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks while handling heavy machinery.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Completed forklift training and certification to comply with company policies.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment onto trailers for shipment.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management to support a safe work environment and uphold operational standards.
Forklift Operator
Ryder Logistics
Waterloo, IA
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Operated forklifts to move materials within warehouse environments efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, ensuring proper placement on storage racks.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to ensure safety and functionality.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain organized warehouse operations.
Rendering Operator
Tyson Fresh Meats
Waterloo, Iowa
07.2019 - 08.2023
- Operated machinery for meat processing and packaging tasks.
- Operated forklifts to move materials within warehouse environments efficiently.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to ensure safety and functionality.
- Trained new employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks while handling heavy machinery.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas to meet hygiene regulations.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, ensuring proper placement on storage racks.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain organized warehouse operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Palatine High School
Palatine, ILSkills
- Forklift operation
- Safety compliance
- OSHA compliance
- Equipment inspection
- Equipment maintenance
- Load placement
- Materials movement
- Inventory control
- Warehouse picking
- Barcode scanning
- Shipment processing
- Shipment coordination
- Inventory reporting
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Dock work
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Hodge
04.2024 - Current
Forklift Operator
Ryder Logistics
08.2023 - 04.2024
Rendering Operator
Tyson Fresh Meats
07.2019 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Palatine High School