Quality Assurance Forklift Operator

EDWARD J MADEJ

Dyer, IN ***** • 219-***-**** • *********@*****.*** • LinkedIn.com/in/clientname

FORKLIFT OPERATOR

Material Handling Loading & Unloading Forklift Operation Seasoned professional with extensive experience driving various forklifts and industrial vehicles for routine operations. Expert at moving hazardous materials, maintaining clean workspace, and executing tasks, including pallet building, loading goods onto conveyors, and stacking materials. Track record of ensuring safe and efficient movement of goods and adhering to safety regulations while identifying and reporting equipment repairs for streamlined workflow. Skilled in spearheading all operations linked with quality assurance, RF scanning for inventory tracking, and documentation for arrival, departure, and storage of goods. Recognized for effectively contributing to operational efficiency through precise inventory management and fulfillment tracking.

Inventory Tracking

Team Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Quality Assurance (QA)

Reporting & Documentation

Order Fulfillment

Pallet Building

Equipment Maintenance

Vendor Order Tracking

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2019 - PRESENT: DART CONTAINER, COUNTRY CLUB HILLS, IL FORK LIFT OPERATOR

Conduct routine equipment inspections and maintenance checks, proactively identify and address any issues, and prevent operational disruptions. Document detailed records of incoming and outgoing materials and activity logs and review bills of lading.

Operated forklift equipment in compliance with company’s defined safety protocols, ensuring secure movement of materials within facility.

Participated in ongoing training sessions to stay updated on latest industry standards, equipment enhancements, and operational procedures, contributing to culture of continuous improvement.

Loaded and unloaded goods using stand-up forklifts, assured smooth flow of materials, and supported timely production processes. 2000 - 2019: XPO LOGISTICS (FORMERLY JACOBSON COMPANY) • IL & WI 2017 - 2019: LEAD SUPERVISOR

Elevated team performance by monitoring attendance, preparing productivity spreadsheets, overseeing driver check-ins, assigning staff to designated doors, and providing precise instructions for loading and unloading materials.

Streamlined routine tasks by heading 10-member team, guiding in operating forklifts, and navigating department processes.

Spearheaded operations on Miller Coors account, ensuring accuracy in processing of food additives and raw materials.

Identified team individualized capabilities and offered leadership in critical tasks for maximum productivity. 2011 - 2019: WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE

Coordinated shipping and receiving functions, including unloading trucks, verifying merchandise, reconciling purchase orders to sales orders, and distributing orders for processing. Exhibited well-rounded expertise in operating sit-down forklifts, reach trucks, multi- level pickers, and pallet jacks.

Showcased proficiency in operating scanner gun systems, overseeing loading and unloading of trucks, and staging orders/casepicking to meet set performance targets.

Facilitated shipping team in distribution by administering filling of requisitions, work orders, tools, and other stock items.

Established safe and accessible warehouse environment for employees and customers, confirming to all safety policies. 2000 – 2003 INVENTORY CONTROL & QUALITY CONTROL SPECIALIST Carried out all operations linked with checking weights, receiving and unloading goods, entering data, and utilizing forklifts for material movement. Contributed to inspection of incoming goods by preparing/maintaining records of incoming and outgoing materials.

Guaranteed accuracy of items before distribution and effectively communicated necessary corrections to team.

Responded to supervisor requests, conducted cycle counts, located materials, and managed resolution of part shortages. 2004 – 2009: AVERY DENNISON, SCHERERVILLE, IN

MATERIAL HANDLER

Headed operations of packaging or banding equipment and implemented minor adjustments to guarantee top-notch performance. Generated identification and shipping of labels utilizing CRT/database programs.

Executed in-line quality inspections using appropriate measuring devices in accordance with department guidelines.

Performed loading, unloading, and stacking of materials according to specifications for efficient shipment and storage. Early career as Warehouse Associate at DSC Logistics PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE DIPLOMA COYNE INSTITUTE – CHICAGO, IL Operational

Excellence

Performance

Monitoring

Stock

Rotation

Staff

Training

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