Wondell Downey
Middle River,MD
Summary
Cooperative Forklift Operator experienced in material handling and logistics, consistently achieving high productivity through effective teamwork and problem-solving. Demonstrated ability to operate various classes of forklifts and heavy equipment with precision while adhering to safety protocols. Focused on enhancing operational efficiency and maintaining strong communication and conflict resolution skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse A/Forklift Operator
Carter Machinery Caterpillar Parts Warehouse
Essex, MD
02.2014 - Current
- Operated forklifts to efficiently transport parts within Carter Machinery warehouse, ensuring timely availability for operations.
- Facilitated inventory management through careful loading and unloading of shipments. while adhering to safety guidelines..
- Performed routine inspections and minor repairs on equipment to maintain operational readiness and safety standards.
- Organized inventory for efficient access and accurate tracking of parts.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse operations and workflows.
- Implemented best practices for maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
- Loaded and unloaded pallets of product onto trucks using a forklift.
- Processed orders by picking products from shelves within the warehouse.
- Operated forklift to transport goods throughout warehouse.
- Staged goods in loading dock area.
- Followed standard operating procedures to safely stack and store materials in the warehouse.
- Assisted with shipping and receiving activities as needed.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed while operating the forklift.
- Received, inspected and stocked incoming shipments.
- Unloaded incoming supplies and placed them into designated storage areas.
- Boxed, labeled and added shrink wrapping to items.
- Reported any issues or discrepancies regarding product quantity or quality to supervisors immediately.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.
- Performed daily pre-shift inspections on forklifts and other equipment.
- Checked finished products for quality assurance before loading them onto trucks for shipment.
- Cleaned up spills or debris in work areas immediately following an incident.
- Organized items according to size, type, style, color, or product code.
- Provided assistance in training new employees on proper operation of forklifts and other material handling equipment.
- Handled maintenance tasks on equipment by checking fuel, lubricants, oil, antifreeze, tires and general condition.
- Conducted regular cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory levels.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
Education
North Carolina Department of Community Colleges
Raleigh, NCSkills
- Forklift operation
- Inventory management
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Load balancing
- Order processing
- Order picking
- Loading and unloading
- Forklift operation expertise
- Stock control
- Workplace cleanliness
- Warehouse support
- Customer Service-oriented
- Staging and sorting
- Order picking and processing
- Manufacturing and warehouse procedures
- Product staging
- Hazardous materials handling
- Heavy lifting
- Warehouse safety
- Material packaging
- Barcode scanning
- Palletizing
- Material sourcing and distribution
- Shipping operations
- RFID systems
- Team player
- Warehouse picking
- Lifts up to [number] pounds
- Lift equipment operation
- Heavy equipment operations
Timeline
Warehouse A/Forklift Operator
Carter Machinery Caterpillar Parts Warehouse
02.2014 - Current
North Carolina Department of Community Colleges