Operator Forklift

Michael Hodges

Forklift Operator

*** ****** ***, *** * - Crittenden, KY 41030

*.**********@*****.*** - 859-***-****

WORK EXPERIENCE

Forklift Operator/Warehouse

Duro Bag Mfg. - Walton, KY - October 2012 to December 2013

Responsibilities

Operate forklift. Inspect product load for accuracy, and safely move it around the

warehouse or facility to ensure timely and complete delivery. transport

materials between loading, processing, and storage areas. Secure

material or products for transport to designated areas. Set up and loaded trailers. Identified

incoming freight. Knowledge sets include: Forklift Operator, Receiving,

Shipping, Warehousing, Dock plates, Shrink wrap machines.

Saw Operator

Fisher & Ludlow - Florence, KY - January 2012 to June 2012

Started machines. Monitored machine operations. Recorded operational data.

Cleaned and lubricated machines. Cut material according to work orders.

Verified conformance to specifications, using rulers. Changed saw blades as

required. Constructed pallets of finished goods according to customer

specifications. Positioned and secured machinery by reading and interpreting

blueprints and diagrams. Measured parts to ensure correct dimensions.

Grinder/Polisher

Progress Rail - Taylor Mill, KY - June 2010 to October 2010

Used hand tools to grind, polish. Grinded and polished various materials

including metal. Corrected defects on surfaces. Marked defects including

cracks. Recorded data on specified forms. Ensured grinding and polishing

standards were met. Verified quality of finished product.

Machine Operator

Blue Grass Metals - Independence, KY - December 2009 to June 2010

Listened to machine operation to detect malfunctions. Lifted workpieces to

machines with cranes. Operated and controlled mainframe computers.

Maintained records including computer utilization logs. Installed and adjusted

attachments. Maintained specifications by observing. Used measuring

instruments, including micrometers, gauges. Used gages and measuring

instruments to meet tolerance requirements.

Certified Forklift Operator

Exel Logistics - Florence, KY - August 2008 to September 2009

Operated forklifts. Secured materials for transport. Set up and loaded trailers.

Identified incoming freight. Moved and stored materials. pallets and skids.

Loaded and unloaded materials. Scanned products. Stored loads in the right

areas. Cleaned work areas and equipment. Reported equipment problems.

Applied basic computer skills.

Order Selector

NFI - Hebron, KY - September 2007 to July 2008

Processed customer orders. Prepared orders as per order tickets. Secured and

labeled containers for shipping. Transported orders to shipping locations.

Operated equipment such as fork lifts. Followed all safety procedures.

Installation and Service Technician

Local Networks - London, KY - May 2005 to August 2007

Installed equipment. Installed wiring and phone jacks. Worked in private homes.

Used test meters and hand tools. Tested that new and repaired devices worked

correctly. Repaired and replaced faulty wires and equipment. Demonstrated

equipment to clients. Read work orders and trouble reports. Responded to client

questions and complaints. Improved equipment performance. Kept records of

orders requested and filled. Licensed driver. Knowledge sets include: Cables,

Test Equipment, Troubleshooting.

Press Operator

ZF Lemforder - Hebron, KY - May 2003 to March 2005

Shaped and formed products including rubber. Measured and examined

extruded products. Checked products meet standards. Cleaned work areas.

Monitored production to maintain quality. Kept production reports. Reported

defects. Started machines. Removed materials from molds. Knowledge sets

May 2003 - Mar. 2005

EDUCATION

GED

Newport Adult Learning Center - Newport, KY

1983 to 1984

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Skills

Computer Skills, Dimensions, Forklift Operator, Hand Tools, Machinery, Materials Management, Polish,

Quality, Safety, Shipping,

Receiving, Warehousing, Delivery

Languages

English

Occupational licenses and certifications

Certificate: FORKLIFT OPERATOR CERTIFICATION, Cintas, 2012; Kentucky

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