Material Handler Forklift Operator

SUMMARY

SKILLS

EXPERIENCE

GH GARY HOLLOWAY

**********@*****.*** / C: 817-***-****

Cullman, AL 35058

I have worked for General Motors for 35 years plus. I have been in Stamping department for 17 of those years. I have been a team leader during my time at General Motors. Other positions held are: Stamping, material handler, fork lift driver, body shop, painting, and inspection. I am a hard worker, and dedicated to my work. Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team. Stamping expertise

Metal stamping

Stamping and assembly

Stamping and mass production processes

Materials organization

Manufacturing

Safety awareness

Certified forklift operator

OSHA training

Stock allocation

Staging and sorting

Material handling

Material inventory

Warehouse Management

First aid certified

Equipment operations

Communication and presentation

Materials movement

Loading and unloading

Basic math aptitude

Inventory reporting

Safety protocols

Machinery maintenance

Materials monitoring

Supervision

Team building

First Aid/CPR

Stamping / Generals Motors - Spring Hill, TN 04/1985 - Current Received and correctly processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders. Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining machines to prevent future issues. Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs. Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines. Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions Trained persons on operating machines

Responded to job-related inquiries from supervisor quickly and professionally to provide updates on anticipated task completion times.

Sorted cargo for accurate shipment to target locations, preventing unnecessary delays and promoting productivity.

Organized efficient daily work plans based on oral instructions and written directions to meet challenging objectives.

Operated overhead lifts to move heavy and bulky work materials. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Unloaded cargo with mechanized equipment to enable receipt of pre-ordered inventory. Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to move, pick or store products. Attached documents, such as PO receipts, packing slips and bill of lading to outbound shipments. Coordinated incoming and outgoing shipments and placement of materials to meet scheduling requirements. Braced, padded and supported shipments to prevent shifting and damage. Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes. Tracked movements with hand-held scanners and daily production sheets to keep records accurate. Communicated with teammates and supervisors about potential hazards and other issues. Gained complete understanding of duties and job tasks for each shift, prioritizing those requiring immediate completion.

Conducted monthly inventories of materials on work floor. Conducted inventory transactions using scanner gun. Evaluated items against documentation for accuracy. Picked orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments. Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials. Operated with zero safety violations and consistently met deadlines for loading trailers. Loaded items in optimal manner to maximize work efficiency. Received and assembled new equipment according to manufacturer instructions. Kept forklifts functional by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and performing preventive maintenance.

Completed all tally sheets, slot changes, shuttle transfers and other paperwork in timely manner. Operated equipment with focus on safety and efficiency. Removed incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area. Used equipment such as loaders, hand trucks, forklifts and cranes safely. Performed site evaluations, customer surveys and team audits. Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work. Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions. Calhoun Community College - Tanner, AL 08/1993

Associate of Science: Air Conditioning Fridgeration

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