Forklift Operator Heavy Equipment

GILBERT BURTON

********@*****.*** 678-***-**** Ellenwood, GA 30294

Summary

Cooperative Forklift Operator with [Number] years of experience lifting and carrying heavy loads using warehouse equipment. Qualified to operate various classes of forklifts and practiced in wide range of heavy equipment. Talented problem-solver with strong ethics, integrity and relationship-building abilities.

Observant [Job Title] with experience supporting material and inventory operations. Practiced in securing large loads to minimize damage. Physically fit and reliable with superior work ethic and commitment to supporting team needs. Trained in warehouse operations and safety.

Hardworking and observant [Job Title] with experience operating and maintaining equipment. Dedicated to moving materials to meet challenging demands and promote team productivity. Basic [Language] skills used to communicate with bilingual individuals in professional daily activities.

Skills

Pallet Construction

Palletizing

Loading and Unloading

Problem-Solving

Forklift Operator Certification

Maintenance and Repair

Materials Handling

Incident Reporting

Teamwork and Collaboration

Equipment Inspections

Verbal and Written Communication

Material Loading and Unloading

Time Management

Pallet Disassembly and Assembly

Fast Reaction Time

Physical Strength and Stamina

Forklift Operation

Experience

Yellow trucking company Conley, GA

Forklift Loader Operator

06/2014 - 08/2023

Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.

Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.

Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.

Reported safety and quality issues to management.

Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.

Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.

Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.

Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.

Prepared finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling and packing product.

Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.

Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.

Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.

Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.

Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.

Education and Training

Savannah State University Savannah, GA

High School Diploma

08/1997

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