Forklift Operator Supply Chain

Myron Hudson Jr.

Chicago, IL ***** • 773-***-**** • ad05fe@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Industrious Forklift Operator trained in all aspects of shipment inspections and transportation. Versed in using scanners and warehouse management systems to promote safe and on-time shipment and delivery. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills, Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Comfortable in high-speed industrial environments. Knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of a team. Seeking and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges. Dedicated to learning new trades. Skills

OSHA Workplace Safety

Materials Transport

Quality Control Analysis

Supply Chain and Inventory Management

Shipping and Receiving

Work History

Forklift Operator, 11/2016 to 08/2022

Home Depo – Chicago

Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies. Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries. Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices. Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.

Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping. Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments. Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.

Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement. Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks. Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting. Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.

Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.

Operated or tended automatic stacking, loading and packaging machines. Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions. Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels. Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.

Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.

Reach Truck Driver

Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability. Unloaded trucks and rail cars and moved materials to staging area. Check items against documentation for accuracy.

Sales Associaties, 10/2006 to 11/2016

Temporary Agency Assignments – Chicago, IL

Maintaining floor appearance.

Assess customers needs and provide assistance and information on product features. Maintain in-stock and presentable condition assigned areas. Process POS (point of sale) purchases.

Explaining benefits and functions of products, method of preparation and how to use them to achieve best results.

Accepting and processing orders, resolve return issues. Recognized for ability to communicate with customers and provide exceptional service that ensure customer retention and positive feedback.

Checked inventory and filled out inventory slips to reorder merchandise. Trained new sales associates

Packing and wrapping.

Shipping and receiving.

Loading and unloading of merchandise.

Increase sales by 10%.

Education

Bachelor of Science: Business Marketing, 12/2014

Westwood College - Chicago Loop Campus

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