Willie Rice
Cordova,TN
Summary
Proven Forklift Operator with a track record of enhancing warehouse efficiency and safety at UPS, adept in forklift operation and OSHA compliance. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork and material handling skills, significantly reducing accidents. Achieved seamless shipping and receiving processes, showcasing a commitment to operational excellence and collaborative success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Saia LTL Freight
06.2020 - 12.2024
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
Yard Hostler Driver/Forklift Operator
XPO Logistics
05.2016 - 06.2020
- Demonstrated adaptability by adjusting to changing priorities as dictated by customer needs or business demands.
- Contributed to a teamwork-focused atmosphere by collaborating effectively with colleagues during shift changes and coordinating tasks efficiently.
- Removed malfunctioning, damaged and defective cars from trains.
- Minimized damage to trailers/containers by operating hostler trucks with precision and care during transport activities.
- Maximized utilization of available space within the yard through careful planning and strategic trailer placement strategies.
- Kept accurate records of container movements, ensuring seamless transfer of information between shifts and departments.
- Assisted in warehouse operations when needed, providing efficient loading/unloading support to optimize overall productivity.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail while inspecting trailers for potential hazards or maintenance needs, preventing incidents in the yard.
- Loaded and unloaded landscaping materials onto vehicles and equipment for transport.
- Increased safety in the yard by conducting thorough pre-trip inspections of hostler trucks, ensuring proper functionality and reporting any issues.
Forklift Operator
UPS
07.2013 - 05.2016
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- 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.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
Education
Associate Of Applied Arts - Recreational Atletics /Coaching
Coahoma Community College
Clarksdale, MS05.2006
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Forklift operator certification
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Team player
- Warehouse operations
- Warehouse safety
- Material handling
- Safety awareness
- Order picking
- Order picking and processing
- Safe driver
- Shipping and receiving expert
- OSHA compliance
- Heavy equipment operations
- Lift equipment operation
- Inventory staging
- Inventory control
- Equipment operation
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Saia LTL Freight
06.2020 - 12.2024
Yard Hostler Driver/Forklift Operator
XPO Logistics
05.2016 - 06.2020
Forklift Operator
UPS
07.2013 - 05.2016
Associate Of Applied Arts - Recreational Atletics /Coaching
Coahoma Community College
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