William Franklin
Sauk Village,Illinois
Summary
Warehouse professional with 2+years of experience in operations and team leadership, skilled in forklift and overhead crane operation. Demonstrated ability to enhance workflow efficiency and safety, achieving zero operational errors and incident-free operations. Committed to continuous improvement in process and team performance, ready to bring precision and proactive problem-solving to a dynamic team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Worker
Niagara Bottling, LLC
Phoenix, AZ
04.2025 - Current
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport products efficiently within warehouse.
- Managed inventory control, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely replenishment.
- Assisted in loading and unloading shipments while adhering to safety protocols.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment, identifying maintenance needs proactively.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- 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.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
Overhead crane operator / forklift driver
Target Metal blanking
Sauk village, Illinois
05.2022 - 10.2024
- Eager to master new skills and contribute positively to team goals.
- Focused on delivering high-quality results with speed and accuracy.
- Operated overhead cranes, ensuring precise placement of materials, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Boosted material handling speed by adhering to safety and quality standards, reducing downtime.
- Collaborated with team to streamline material loading processes, fostering a supportive work environment.
- Passionately committed to maintaining high accuracy in crane operations, consistently achieving team targets.
- Enhanced team efficiency by optimizing crane operation sequences.
- Worked closely with safety officers to exceed compliance requirements.
- Maintained zero operational errors through vigilant process monitoring.
- Monitored crane safety protocols, ensuring zero incidents.
- Ensure operational excellence by conducting rigorous safety checks on all equipment.
- Operated overhead cranes to transport materials efficiently across production areas.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on crane equipment to ensure operational safety.
- Loaded [Items] onto flatbed trucks or into trailers.
- Operated forklifts safely to transport materials within warehouse environment.
- Participated in routine safety training sessions to stay current on best practices within the industry.
Machine operator / packing
Pactiv
Frankfort, Illinois
12.2019 - 04.2021
- Boosted packing efficiency by streamlining machine operations at Pactiv.
- Implemented new packing techniques that minimized material waste.
- Enhanced operational efficiency, reducing downtime by optimizing machine setups.
- Maintained rigorous quality checks, ensuring all packaged products met company standards.
- Identified inefficiencies in packing processes, improving workflow.
- Introduced advanced quality control measures, elevating product standards.
Sorter / supervisor
Leadpoint Homewood disposal
Homewood, Illinois
07.2017 - 10.2019
- Efficiently sorted items, reducing processing time by streamlining workflows at Lead point.
- Maintained high accuracy in sorting, adhering strictly to project specifications and guidelines.
- Eagerly embraced new sorting technologies, enhancing team productivity and efficiency.
- Supported team morale and cooperation, ensuring a collaborative environment during busy periods.
- Accelerated project timelines by implementing efficient item sorting strategies.
- Upheld stringent quality controls, ensuring top-tier sorting accuracy.
- Promoted team collaboration, enhancing group performance and workflow efficiency.
- Optimized workflow to cut down processing time, ensuring peak operational efficiency.
- Led by example in adopting new technologies to boost team performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bloom Trail High School
Chicago Heights, IL05-2009
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Self-motivated and disciplined
- Overhead crane operator
- Heavy lifting
- Cleaning and organizing
- Packaging and labeling
- Loading and unloading
- Warehouse operations
- Material handling
- Material loading and unloading
- Pallet jack handling
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- CCO - Certified Crane Operator
- forklift certified
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Warehouse Worker
Niagara Bottling, LLC
04.2025 - Current
Overhead crane operator / forklift driver
Target Metal blanking
05.2022 - 10.2024
Machine operator / packing
Pactiv
12.2019 - 04.2021
Sorter / supervisor
Leadpoint Homewood disposal
07.2017 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
Bloom Trail High School