Forklift Operator Communication Skills
Resume:
dwayne s. holman
Baltimore, MD 21218
***********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
• To obtain a position with a reputable organization that can use a highly motivated individual with strong communication skills and vast experience. In addition, obtaining further training that will prove beneficial to the position offered.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/TRAINING
Forklift Operator
Landscaping
2009
1988
Relevant WORK EXPERIENCE
Driver 9/6/2022 to Present
EIS LLC GROUP, Halethorpe, MD
• Deliver various freight materials to numerous companies from Pennsylvania to Virginia.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the warehouse.
• Load outgoing freight using a forklift.
• Verify invoices for signature accuracy.
Driver [9/25/2017-1/22/2020] 2/14/22-6/8/2022
Coastal Sunbelt Produce, Laurel, MD (lapse due to Covid-19 Pandemic)
• Deliver produce to restaurants and catering companies
• Load and unload orders, etc.
• Maintain order tracking and routes
Blending Technician/Forklift Operator 2/2020-2/2022
McCormick & Company, Hunt Valley, MD
• Set up and start automatic blending equipment.
• Continuously and repeatedly, load packaging and raw materials.
• Pack off finished product, perform checks on critical timing of equipment, and prepare equipment half an hour to one hour prior to shift start.
• Make product change-over, package size changes, minor repairs on all equipment,
• Understand scheduling and can adequately perform in the absence of the crew leader
• Be responsible for quality and quantity of production on a daily basis.
• Document and record downtime and machine adjustments
• Understand and practice loss control of raw and packaging materials
• Assist in preventative maintenance duties with the assistance of the maintenance team.
• Follow detailed procedures and complete paperwork accurately to ensure safe, consistent, and quality product.
• Work with teams to identify process issues and improvement opportunities by actively participating in continuous improvement activities
• Actively promote safety and identify unsafe actions and conditions through the use of a principle- based safety approach.
Cherry Picker Operator/Bulk Department 12/2016-9/2017
Under Amour, Curtis Bay, MD
• Pull orders by the case to be shipped throughout the United States
• Maintained material handling tools
• Ensured orders are staged in array of delivery
• Ensured that the accurate number and type of product was loaded and shipped
• Maintained security of the merchandise in warehouse
Forklift Operator 11/2015-11/2016
Kohl’s Department Stores, Joppa, MD
• Properly loads merchandise, fixtures and/or supplies onto trucks for transfer or return.
• Checks in and processes direct shipments of merchandise, fixtures and supplies for the selling floor or stockroom areas.
• Assists selling department Associates and Store Management in moving merchandise and fixtures on the selling floor or between the selling floor and stockroom areas. Assists with assembling fixtures and furniture when needed
• Properly loads merchandise, fixtures and/or supplies onto trucks for transfer or return.
Driver/Mover 05/1997-10/2015
SecorGroup/United Van Lines, Baltimore, MD
• Accountable for the conduct and performance of assigned crews and crew’s conforming to established work rules
• Perform packing, padding, wrapping or unpacking incidental to pick up or delivery of household goods and advise driver/crew chief of quantity of cartons packed/unpacked.
• Confirms that all materials/equipment required for accomplishing assignment are aboard vehicle and will be returned/retained on vehicle at end of shift or otherwise accounted for
• Responsible for proper execution of all papers. Times, signatures, and quantities MUST be recorded on proper forms. All collections are accountable to driver until deposited with dispatcher/manager at end of shift.
Forklift Operator 07/2012-12/2012
Pompeian Incorporated, Baltimore, MD
• Operates order picker and forklift in and around warehouse
• Pulls product from the warehouse for shipment to the stores
• Climbs on racking system (approximately 15’ above ground) to reach product
• Wraps order on pallet for shipment
• Loads and unloads shipments, pallets, etc.
• Place shipments on racking systems
Forklift Operator/Supervisor 8/2011-7/2011
Warner Graham, Cockeysville, MD
• Load and unload products from trailers using forklift trucks and other material handling equipment.
• Store the products in proper places in warehouse.
• Transport products to and from warehouse and distribution centers.
• Deliver products to various units in safely and timely manner.
• Weigh products and record weight and other data in product labels.
• Sort, pack, wrap, tie and label products as per company procedures.
• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory.
• Move and load hazardous wastes under direction of supervisor.
• Clean work area and equipment regularly by removing empty pallets, wood and plastic.
• Follow company standards and legal regulations to ensure safe and positive work atmosphere.
• Maintain forklift equipment by troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance, recommending repairs and performing routine pre and post inspections.
• Maintain material handling equipment by recharging, cleaning, oiling, refueling and other necessary actions, and record all information on log sheet.
• Study production schedule to determine material requirements, movements and deliveries.
• Record information regarding movements of supplies, materials and finished products.
• Supervised three forklift operators
EDUCATION
Christopher Place Employment Academy, Baltimore, MD
Coping Skills, Basic Computer Skills, Life Skills, Financial Literacy
February 2011
Potomac Job Corps Center, Washington D.C.
GED/Diploma
Landscaping Certificate
April 1988
Professional Accolades
Outstanding Forklift Operator, Pompeian Inc
9/2012 & 10/2012
Higlighted Strengths and Abilities
• Communicating: Communication Skills
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Learning agility: Quick learner
• Tolerance: Stress tolerance
• Critical thinking: Decision making skills
• Coaching people: Teaching
• Creating Ideas: Creativity
• Positive Attitude: Creating a positive work environment
• Financial management
• Intelligent
• Leadership
• Responsible
• Listening
• Goal oriented: results achiever, meeting deadlines
• Motivator
• Self-Motivated
Personal and professional References
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