ERNEST L. RIGGINS
*** ***** ****** ***** ********, GA 30092 404-***-****
*********@*****.***
FORKLIFT OPERATOR
Proven abilities in stocking, order-picking, shipping and receiving.
Skilled in safe forklift driving and warehouse operations; handle order
expediting of various materials and fragile equipment. Experienced in
worker training and supervision; knowledge of RF scanner; self-motivated
and highly professional.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Heavy Equipment Operation . RF Scanner . Equipment Safety . Workplace
Safety . Equipment Maintenance . Record Maintenance . Customer Service .
Client Service . Vendor Relations
Professional Experience
7/2010 - Present Benton Express Atlanta, GA
Forklift Operator
. Efficient, organized employee who works independently with minimal
supervision.
. Operate forklift to load, unload and transport materials.
. Train new staff members on safe operation of equipment and machinery
. Work in a time sensitive and deadline oriented environment.
. Basic warehouse functions.
1/2008 - 9/2010 Case New Holland doraville, ga
Receiving Team Lead
. Served as a team lead for the Receiving Department.
. Experienced in using RF scanning equipment.
. Load/unload incoming material on a daily basis.
. Provided on the job training to new employees and cross trained
employees.
. Professionally assisted all truck drivers and vendors as they entered
the receiving area.
. Active member of the safety committee; participated in safety walks
and trainings to ensure warehouse compliance.
. Neatly maintained storage areas, entry and exit points and all high
traffic avenues throughout the facility.
1/2004 - 12/2008 Caterpillar Logistics doraville, ga
forklift operator
. Safely and accurately loaded/unloaded material from delivery trucks.
. Responsible for safe forklift driving, order picking, and stocking of
agricultural and construction equipment.
. Attached identifying tags and labels to materials and marked
information on storage containers.
. Transported orders to shipping dock or other areas as directed.
1/2002 - 12/2004 Material Handler doraville, ga
forklift operator
. Performed activities such as opening containers and crates, filling
warehouse orders, assisting in taking inventory and weighing and
checking materials.
. Conveyed materials to and from storage area to designated areas using
forklift, order selector, reach truck and Taylor Dunn.
. Examined incoming shipments for damages or shortages.
. Maintained and charged forklift, stock chasers and batteries as
needed.
Education & Training
Forklift Recertification Benton Express, 2012
High School Diploma Towers High School 1998