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Watson Stanford

Lithonia,GA

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.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Forklift Operator

Parts Authority
01.2018 - 12.2024
  • Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
  • Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.

Logistics Manager

Viking Supply Net
02.2016 - 11.2017
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by closely monitoring order fulfillment and addressing issues promptly.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance in all aspects of logistics operations, including transportation safety standards and customs requirements.
  • Conducted regular audits of logistics practices to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions accordingly.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
  • Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
  • Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
  • Coordinated dispatching of 25 drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements.

Forklift Operator

Plastic Omnium
09.2012 - 02.2016
  • Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Conserved warehouse space through efficient stacking and placement of materials according to size, weight, and fragility requirements.
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.

Education

Associate of Science - Sports Management

West Virginia Tech University
Beckley, WV
05-2009

High School Diploma -

Stephenson High School
Stone Mountain, GA
05-2006

Skills

  • Forklift operation
  • Forklift operator certification
  • Loading and unloading
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Team player
  • Warehouse operations
  • Warehouse safety
  • Material handling
  • Order picking
  • General laborer
  • OSHA compliance
  • Lift equipment operation

Certification

  • First Aid, CPR, and AED Instructor Certificate - Emergency Care & Safety Institute.
  • Warehouse Operations Certification - Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC).
  • Material Handling Equipment Certification - Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA).

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Forklift Operator

Parts Authority
01.2018 - 12.2024

Logistics Manager

Viking Supply Net
02.2016 - 11.2017

Forklift Operator

Plastic Omnium
09.2012 - 02.2016

Associate of Science - Sports Management

West Virginia Tech University

High School Diploma -

Stephenson High School

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