Forklift Operator Team Member

JOHN WILLIAMS

Hampton, VA *****

Home: 757-***-**** - Cell: 757-***-**** - ********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic. Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. SKILLS

Forklift Operation

Repair

Production Scheduling

Materials Handling

Optimizing Efficiency

Inventory Staging

Material Inventory

Heavy Industrial Equipment

Heavy equipment operations

Safe driver

Route logs

Warehouse operations

Safety standards and protocols

Team Player

WORK HISTORY

02/2001 to 11/2015 Forklift Operator

Smithfield Foods, Inc – Smithfield, VA

Removed debris and waste materials from machinery to reduce possibility of clogs and malfunctions.

Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.

Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of inventory on hand. Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.

Changed out forklift batteries and connected batteries to battery charger. Troubleshot and diagnosed mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and conducted preventive maintenance actions to keep equipment functional. Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability. Maneuvered swivel-hooks, hoists and elevating platforms to move materials. Manually counted Number of picked and packaged orders for any loss. Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments. Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.

Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.

Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns or delays.

Verified functionality of forklifts through performance of preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.

Received cargo by lifting and moving it using hand trucks and pallet jacks. Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.

Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks. Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices. EDUCATION

05/1984 High School Diploma

Smithfield High School - Smithfield, VA

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