Tyvan Medley
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Professional Forklift Operator
Experienced and certified forklift operator with a strong background in warehouse operations, specializing in efficiency and safety at Waste Management Richland Landfill. Proficient in operating a variety of forklifts, I excel in optimizing workflow, maintaining OSHA compliance, and enhancing overall productivity. Adept at inventory management and team collaboration, I have consistently contributed to improved operational performance. Committed to maintaining a safe and organized work environment while meeting and exceeding employer expectations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator
Waste Management Richland Landfill
08.2021 - 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.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
- Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
- Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation, contributing to a stronger workforce.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Enhanced workplace safety by diligently inspecting forklifts before each shift and reporting any issues promptly.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels with precise forklift operation and proper storage techniques.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Supported warehouse staff in meeting tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks based on shipment schedules.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.
- Conserved warehouse space through efficient stacking and placement of materials according to size, weight, and fragility requirements.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Expedited order fulfillment with proficient navigation of narrow aisles during the picking process without causing damage or delays.
- Supported continuous operation by performing minor maintenance on forklifts, preventing downtime.
- Achieved high levels of product security by following best practices in cargo handling.
- Promoted culture of safety, conducting informal peer training on forklift operation safety standards.
- Reduced product damage by adhering to strict handling and lifting protocols.
- Maintained clean and safe work environment, contributing to reduction in workplace accidents.
- Improved team coordination, leading to faster loading and unloading times by effectively communicating with warehouse staff.
- Streamlined order processing, organizing goods for easy access and quick dispatch.
- Ensured timely movement of products to designated areas, leading to smoother warehouse operation.
- Contributed to warehouse organization by efficiently utilizing storage spaces and aisles.
- Enhanced operational efficiency, regularly updating skills through company-provided training sessions.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects efficiently and effectively.
- Facilitated prompt shipping, executing precise and timely order fulfillment.
- Facilitated collaborative work environment, readily assisting colleagues in heavy lifting tasks.
- Enhanced safety on warehouse floor by conducting daily pre-operation forklift inspections.
- Increased storage efficiency with strategic pallet stacking and goods placement.
- Reduced instances of stock discrepancies, meticulously tracking goods received against purchase orders.
- Optimized fuel usage and maintenance costs by operating forklifts in economical manner.
- Supported inventory accuracy, assisting in periodic stock counts and audits.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring that goods were handled with care, minimizing returns due to damage.
- Increased operational flexibility by obtaining certifications for various types of forklifts.
- Streamlined inventory management by accurately logging movements of goods.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
- Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
- Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.
- Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer.
- Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
- Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
- Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
- Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks.
- Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment by recharging batteries, lubricating parts and refueling.
- Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
- Generated production data to complete necessary paperwork by accurately measuring and weighing materials.
- Turned valves and opened chutes to dump, spray or release materials from dump cars or storage bins into hoppers.
Warehouse Worker
Scratch N Dent Liquidators
02.2009 - 05.2011
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as Number pounds.
- Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
- Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
- Contributed to achieving team goals with consistent punctuality, reliability, and adherence to established performance standards.
- Helped maintain an organized stockroom by labeling shelves clearly, designating specific areas for different products, and rotating stock regularly as required.
- Operated various types of warehouse machinery safely, adhering to all relevant guidelines and protocols.
- Managed incoming shipments effectively by inspecting goods for quality control purposes before storing them appropriately.
- Ensured accurate order fulfillment by diligently cross-checking pick lists against packed items for consistency.
- Promoted a positive work environment by actively participating in team-building activities and taking initiative in group projects.
- Achieved timely dispatch of orders using effective time management strategies during the picking process.
- Improved workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by implementing effective inventory management and organization systems.
- Maximized available storage space by utilizing vertical stacking techniques when arranging inventory items.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on warehouse equipment to ensure optimal functionality at all times.
- Increased accuracy of inventory records through meticulous documentation and regular audits.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline workflows and optimize productivity levels.
- Supported customer satisfaction efforts through prompt resolution of delivery issues.
- Assisted in the training and onboarding of new employees, contributing to a cohesive and efficient workforce.
- Streamlined inventory management, updating records to reflect real-time stock levels.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting regular training sessions for new and existing staff.
- Strengthened team collaboration, working closely with peers to tackle large projects and tight deadlines.
- Reduced waste, implementing recycling procedures for packaging materials.
- Improved record-keeping accuracy, diligently updating warehouse management system with transaction details.
- Streamlined receiving process to minimize idle time, carefully inspecting and sorting incoming shipments.
- Bolstered security measures, monitoring surveillance equipment and conducting routine checks to prevent theft.
- Optimized storage space, rearranging items to better utilize available square footage.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by organizing inventory in logical manner, facilitating quicker retrieval times.
- Improved safety standards, conducted regular checks and maintenance of warehouse equipment.
- Facilitated smooth operation of loading dock, coordinating efficient loading and unloading of trucks.
- Minimized downtime, proactively identifying and reporting equipment malfunctions for prompt repair.
- Increased customer satisfaction by ensuring accurate and timely dispatch of orders.
- Maintained cleanliness and order in warehouse, adhering to rigorous housekeeping standards.
- Achieved near-perfect inventory accuracy through diligent cycle counting and discrepancy resolution.
- Enhanced physical inventory counts, participating in semi-annual audits to verify stock levels.
- Boosted team morale and productivity by leading morning briefings and setting clear daily objectives.
- Enhanced order fulfillment accuracy, double-checking each order against its picking list.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, suggesting process enhancements that were subsequently implemented.
- Reduced order processing times with meticulous attention to order picking and packaging.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
- Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Managed warehouse operations and verified proper shipment procedures.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
- Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
- Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets, and tape to protect from damage.
- Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
- Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
- Streamlined material delivery processes which increased efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Operated moving truck safely to deliver items to destination without nicks or scratches.
Education
GED -
Alabama Air Force Base
Montgomery, AL10.2020
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Forklift operator certification
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Team player
- Warehouse operations
- Warehouse safety
- Material handling
- Safety awareness
- Teamwork and collaboration
- General laborer
- Order picking
- Order picking and processing
- Safe driver
- Punctual and reliable
- Palletizing
- Materials handling
- Problem-solving
- Material packaging
- Shipping and receiving expert
- OSHA compliance
- Heavy equipment operations
- Storage and organization
- Lift equipment operation
- Heavy equipment operation
- OSHA workplace safety
- Materials movement
- Workplace cleanliness
- Product inspection
- Inventory staging
- Shipment processing
- Inventory counts
- Dock operations
- Hand-eye coordination
- Equipment operations
- Materials transport
- Inventory control
- Equipment operation
- Equipment inspections
- Stock rotation
- Warehouse management
- Hazardous materials handling
- Pallet construction
- Warehouse management systems
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Equipment maintenance
- Assembly line experience
- Stock management
- Shipping documentation
- Customer Service-oriented
- Documentation
- Incident reporting
- Freight counts
- Production Assistance
- Stock allocation
- Manufacturing and warehouse procedures
- Barcode scanning
- Staging and sorting
- Basic math aptitude
- Pallet stacking
- Certified pallet jack operator
- Physically fit and agile
- Communication and presentation
- Material distribution and sourcing
- Product staging
- Supply chain and inventory management
- Strategic marketing management
- Material inventory
- Dock work
- Material sourcing and distribution
- Inventory reporting
- Certified forklift operator
- Shipping operations
- Product placement
- Route management
- Record keeping
- Quality control
- Issue troubleshooting
- Heavy lifting
- Verbal and written communication
- Route logs
- Customer focused
- Staff management
- Process management
- Lifts up to number pounds
- Production scheduling
- Hazardous materials endorsements
- Production reporting
- Optimizing efficiency
- Efficient data entry
Certification
Forklift Operator
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Waste Management Richland Landfill
08.2021 - Current
Warehouse Worker
Scratch N Dent Liquidators
02.2009 - 05.2011
GED -
Alabama Air Force Base
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