Objective:

To obtain a challenging position as a forklift operator with a professional organization, where my work experience, leadership, values innovative thinking, dedication, quality and hard work will contribute to the bottom line.

Skill Set:

Over 20+ years of forklift, slip sheet, and clamp, operator experience

Functional knowledge of logistics and shipping and receiving.

Communicate efficiently and fluently in both written and oral forms.

Ability to use good judgement in order to carry out detailed instruction

Skilled at performing heavy manual labor while adhering to safe lifting protocols

Experience:

Ryder, Wilmington, IL 8/2020 – Present

Forklift Operator

Labeled and thoroughly wrapped product pallets to prevent damage or infestation.

Operated scanning and radio frequency (RF) equipment for picking and replenishment tasks.

Monitored and documented inventory per company guidelines.

Safely load and unload pallets of products on trucks.

Perform daily maintenance and safety checks, and fix common mechanical problems.

APL, Minooka, IL 02/2016 – 05/2020

Material Handler

Assign trailers to appropriate dock and/or yard location.

Unload, move, stack, and stage products and materials using forklift and other powered equipment.

Count, weigh, and record number of units of handled on daily reports.

Load picked orders and complete paperwork such as Bill of Landing, Pick Report, Trailer Auditor, and Lot Verification. Track Productivity of work to ensure all work is completed on a daily basis.

Complete specialized orders processing for loading by stenciling, slip-sheeting, stretch wrapping, labeling, and consolidating.

DHL, Elwood, IL 09/2013 – 12/2015

Forklift Operator

Pull and prepare product for shipment ensuring the exact number and types of product is loaded.

Maintain forklift equipment by troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance, recommending repairs, and performing routine pre- and post-inspections.

Load and unload products from trailers using forklift, trucks, and other material handling equipment

Sort, pack, wrap, tie, and label products as per company procedures.

Education:

Joliet Central High School Graduated

High School Diploma

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