Zachary wilson
Horn Lake,MS
Summary
Detail-oriented Forklift Operator with a strong focus on safety and quality assurance. Expertise in material handling and inventory processes, ready to enhance operational efficiency and maintain high safety standards. Dedicated Forklift Operator with strong skills in safety compliance and material handling. Proven ability to streamline inventory processes while ensuring adherence to safety regulations. Results-driven professional with extensive experience in forklift operation and team collaboration. Recognized for effective communication and leadership skills, contributing to efficient inventory management and quality assurance in warehouse environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator
Kenco Logistics
Southaven, Mississippi
04.2019 - Current
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within warehouse environments.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, maintaining organization in storage areas.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline inventory management processes.
- Followed safety regulations to minimize hazards during material handling tasks.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding equipment maintenance needs.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- 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.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
- Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
- Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
- Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
- Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
- Inspected product load for accuracy to foster timely and complete delivery.
- Noted and recorded receipt of materials on drivers' paperwork.
Assistant manager
Bricks And Minifigs
Hernando, Mississippi
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Interviewed and vetted job applicants to make effective hiring decisions and fill vacancies with strong team members.
- worked in setting up the opening of a new store front.
- participated in a "buy-day" where purchases were made from outside customers for store inventory.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southern Baptist Educational Center
Southaven, MS05-2010
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Material handling
- Safety compliance
- Quality assurance
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Leadership skills
- Manual dexterity
- Team player
- Lifts up to 50 pounds
- Verbal and written communication
- Shipping and receiving
- Safety awareness
- Dock work
- Certified pallet jack operator
- Order picking and processing
- OSHA compliance
- Punctual and reliable
- Physically fit and agile
- Documentation
- Customer Service-oriented
- Shipping and receiving expert
- Equipment operations
- Warehouse operations
- Basic math aptitude
Certification
forklift certified, Kenco
Affiliations
sports
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant manager
Bricks And Minifigs
10.2024 - 12.2024
Forklift Operator
Kenco Logistics
04.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Southern Baptist Educational Center