Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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William Klahn

New Kingstown,PA

Summary

Dynamic Warehouse Forklift Operator with proven expertise at GXO/PEPSI in optimizing space utilization and ensuring timely deliveries. Skilled in forklift operation and warehouse organization, I excel in problem-solving and enhancing efficiency, consistently improving processes while maintaining safety standards. Committed to delivering high-quality results in fast-paced environments.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Warehouse Forklift Operator

GXO/PEPSI
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
  • Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
  • Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
  • Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.

Warehouse Forklift Operator

GXO/ Peloton
12.2023 - 12.2024

my job there was to make sure that the pickers always had product. I used a cherry picker to restock merchandise and make my own orders. I also drove a reach forklift truck.

Printing Press Operator

Frys Communications
07.2023 - 12.2023
  • Examined job orders to determine quantity, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions.
  • Set up and operated printing press machines.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities, quickly identifying and resolving issues that arose during production runs.
  • Adjusted controls to regulate flow of ink and dampening solution to plate cylinder.
  • Improved color consistency across print runs by conducting thorough quality control checks.
  • Enhanced printing efficiency by performing regular maintenance and troubleshooting on printing press equipment.
  • Reduced waste materials by optimizing job layouts and closely monitoring press performance.

Education

Forklift Certified - Forklift License

GXO
Mechanicsburg, PA
01-2027

High School Diploma -

Pittsfield High School
Pittsfield, MA
04-1990

Skills

  • Forklift operation
  • Truck loading and unloading
  • Warehouse organization
  • Problem-solving

Accomplishments

  • Loaded and unloaded trucks at a rate of [Number] pounds per hour.
  • Consistently determined load weight to within [Number] pounds.
  • Trained [Number] new employees on proper forklift operation and safety.
  • Checked and recorded floor-loading limits with [Number]% accuracy.
  • Determined forklift specifications with [Number]% accuracy.
  • Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
  • Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].

Certification

  • Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
  • Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
  • [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]

Timeline

Warehouse Forklift Operator

GXO/PEPSI
01.2025 - 05.2025

Warehouse Forklift Operator

GXO/ Peloton
12.2023 - 12.2024

Printing Press Operator

Frys Communications
07.2023 - 12.2023

Forklift Certified - Forklift License

GXO

High School Diploma -

Pittsfield High School