Troy Cooper
Crete,IL
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience as a Lead Forklift Operator at Joliet Cold Storage. Proven expertise in RF scanning and employee training, leading teams to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Skilled in problem-solving and quality assurance, consistently achieving operational excellence in fast-paced environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Lineage
Joliet, Illinois
09.2023 - Current
- Operated forklifts to efficiently move products in warehouse environments.
- Conducted routine inspections on equipment for safety and maintenance compliance.
- Loaded and unloaded freight, ensuring proper placement within storage areas.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize accidents and ensure a secure workspace.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment handling and safety procedures.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
Lead/Forklift Operator
Joliet Cold Storage
Joliet, IL
05.2015 - 03.2020
- Supervised over 75 employees.
- RF Scanning Cross-dock
- Pick customer orders
- Drove industrial vehicles and equipment to transport goods and materials, load and unload designated trailers and route trucks.
- Divided and sorted product shipments received using account information and shipping labels.
- Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment, including Crown, Raymond machines.
Forklift Operator
United States Cold Storage
Wilmington, IL
10.2007 - 03.2015
- Picked, loaded and unloaded customer orders using RF scanning hand held computers.
- Problem solving and cross-dock.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- Drove industrial vehicles and equipment to transport goods and materials, load and unload designated trailers and route trucks. Crown and Raymond lifts.
- Transferred finished goods and products to holding and loading areas.
- Stored material by moving to appropriate area in warehouse.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thornwood High School
South Holland, IL06.1990
Skills
- Assembly techniques and equipment maintenance
- Quality assurance and inventory control
- Forklift operation and RF scanning
- Employee training and cross-docking
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Lineage
09.2023 - Current
Lead/Forklift Operator
Joliet Cold Storage
05.2015 - 03.2020
Forklift Operator
United States Cold Storage
10.2007 - 03.2015
High School Diploma -
Thornwood High School
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