Summary
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Education
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WILLIE TOWNSELL

Calumet City,IL

Summary

Hardworking forklift operator with over 10 years’ experience in operating, maintaining, troubleshooting various types of forklifts. I have a strong commitment to safety, detail and dedication to the job.

Work History

Forklift Operator

Northpoint Fresh
03.2023 - 2026
  • Operated forklifts to efficiently transport materials within warehouse environment.
  • Conducted routine safety checks on equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize loading and unloading processes, reducing wait times.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records through regular cycle counts and data entry in inventory management system.

Forklift Driver

YRC FREIGHT
Chicago Heights, IL
05.2021 - 08.2023
  • Use the forklift in a safe manner, in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Loading, unloading material and merchandise from inbound and outbound trucks.
  • Operate Locating and moving stock product to pallets or crates for storage or shipment.
  • Use radio frequency equipment for picking, receiving, put away, and load.
  • Maintain facility equipment and material in accordance with policy.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Forklift Driver

Dart/Solo Cup
University Park, IL
02.2019 - 02.2021
  • Load crates Coordinated with shipping/receiving clerk to dock trailers and unload shipments.
  • Used forklift to fulfill company orders, by bring products down from racks.
  • Assemble products and boxes.

Forklift Driver

Lineage Logistics
University Park, IL
08.2017 - 12.2018
  • Operated heavyweight, electrical and reach forklifts.
  • Operated mechanized ramp equipment and maintained communications with appropriate staff.
  • Unloaded cartons from pallets and filled storage racks with cartons.

Forklift Driver

DSC Logistics
Chicago, IL
09.2015 - 12.2018
  • Completed daily forklift safety checklists.
  • Used forklift to receive cargo by lifting and moving to pallet.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Reported damage to racks, faulty equipment other safety hazards to supervisor.

Education

High School Diploma -

Olive Harvey College
Chicago, IL

General Educational Development - undefined

Skills

  • Forklift operation
  • Forklift operator certification
  • Loading and unloading
  • Shipping and receiving

Certification

Forklift Certification

Timeline

Forklift Operator

Northpoint Fresh
03.2023 - 2026

Forklift Driver

YRC FREIGHT
05.2021 - 08.2023

Forklift Driver

Dart/Solo Cup
02.2019 - 02.2021

Forklift Driver

Lineage Logistics
08.2017 - 12.2018

Forklift Driver

DSC Logistics
09.2015 - 12.2018

General Educational Development - undefined

High School Diploma -

Olive Harvey College
WILLIE TOWNSELL