Kevin Smith
Manchester, TN
******@*******.*** - 931-***-****
Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, including pallet
jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts with more than 20 years experience. Additionally, 10 years of Shipping and
Receiving experience. Works well independently and as part of a team. Excellent interpersonal communication
skills.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Cycle Counter
Vantek - Manchester, TN - January 2013 to October 2013
Estimated costs and set quality standards.
Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
Monitored product standards and quality-control programs.
Prepared and maintained production reports.
Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality.
Forklift Operator
M-Tek - Manchester, TN - July 2011 to January 2013
Tracked time spent on assignments each day for productivity reporting.
Conducted monthly inventories of materials on the work floor.
Picked up incoming stock and delivered materials to designated locations.
Divided cargo received by account number and intended location.
Assigned and recorded job numbers for multiple loads per shift.
Forklift Operator
Yorozu - Morrison, TN - June 2009 to July 2011
Moved pallets of merchandise using electric forklifts and electric pallets.
Located proper slots on storage racks and set pallets in place with forklift.
Completed daily forklift safety checklists.
Changed out forklift batteries and connected batteries to a battery charger.
Created drop list of merchandise for placement in aisles.
Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags.
Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas.
Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
Monitored the area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating forklift, sweeper and baler.
Handled multiple tasks simultaneously to maximize work efficiency.
Inspected items for damage and performed temperature and quality checks.
Loaded, transported and stacked materials.
Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
Checked accuracy of merchandise signs.
Operated 15,000 to 25,000-pound forklifts to transport materials and equipment.
Filled propane tanks, checked valves and performed other routine equipment maintenance.
EDUCATION
GED in General Studies
Motlow State Community College - Tullahoma, TN
1994
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Skills
Certified Forklift Operator
Overhead crane operator training
Certified Manlift Operator
Hazardous Materials Endorsements
Shipping and receiving expert
HAACP certified
Flexible schedule
CPR training