William Goffney

Forklift Operator

C.A. Walker

10.2009 - Current

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.
Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.
Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
Operated or tended automatic stacking, loading and packaging machines.
Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.
Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks.
Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment by recharging batteries, lubricating parts and refueling.
Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer.
Signaled workers to discharge, dump or level materials.
Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
Turned valves and opened chutes to dump, spray or release materials from dump cars or storage bins into hoppers.
Hooked tow trucks to trailer hitches and fastened attachments with hitchpins.
Used equipment such as Type and Type to process excess materials and support recycling efforts.