Warren Giles
Bessemer
Summary
Seasoned Stand-Up Forklift Operator with comprehensive experience in warehouse operations and inventory management. Strengths include operation of various forklift models, safety protocols adherence, and efficient loading/unloading procedures. Known for optimizing storage space usage and reducing product damage by applying strategic stacking methods. Previous roles have seen improved warehouse efficiency and safer work environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1997
1997
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Stand-Up Forklift Operator
Saddle Creek Logistics
Bessemer
09.2025 - Current
- Operated forklifts safely to transport materials within the warehouse.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments efficiently using pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Conducted daily equipment inspections to ensure proper functioning of forklifts.
- Maintained accurate inventory records during material handling processes.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline loading and unloading activities.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks in the warehouse environment.
- Assisted in organizing storage areas for optimal space utilization and accessibility.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding equipment issues or needs.
- 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.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
- Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
- Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
- Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
- Tracked materials moved for stocking purposes and to complete logs for management.
- Checked expiration dates on products prior to stocking shelves or shipping out orders.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
- Performed inspections and made repairs on tractors.
- Followed maps and GPS systems to promptly complete tasks.
- Followed safe practices to mix and apply chemicals.
- Noted and recorded receipt of materials on drivers' paperwork.
- Accurately measured and recorded product weight, dimensions or other production data for use in tag and label creation.
- Employed hand signals to communicate effectively with coworkers operating transport vehicles and direct movements from floor.
- Weighed materials or products to record data on tags or labels.
- Inspected product load for accuracy to foster timely and complete delivery.
- Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
- Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
- Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
- Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
Forklift Operator
BLOX
Bessemer
02.2023 - 12.2025
- Operated forklifts safely to transport materials within the warehouse.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments efficiently using pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Conducted daily equipment inspections to ensure proper functioning of forklifts.
- Maintained accurate inventory records during material handling processes.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline loading and unloading activities.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks in the warehouse environment.
- Assisted in organizing storage areas for optimal space utilization and accessibility.
Education
Leesville High School
Leesville, LASkills
- Forklift operation
- Equipment inspection
- Inventory management
- Material handling
- Safety compliance
- Load securing
- Team collaboration
- Warehouse organization
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Record keeping
- Handling hazardous materials
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Stand-Up Forklift Operator
Saddle Creek Logistics
09.2025 - Current
Forklift Operator
BLOX
02.2023 - 12.2025
Leesville High School