Forklift Operator Warehouse Support

MICHAEL D. BURNS

Maywood, IL ***** 708-***-**** *******************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

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Safety-conscious factory employee highly experienced with forklifts, assembly line and related equipment. Supports team members with smooth transport of loads with focus on safety. History of working accurately and meeting challenging production goals. Dependable employee seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success. Considered hardworking, ethical and detail-oriented.

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SKILLS

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Incident logging

Materials handling

Warehouse support

Product inspection

OSHA compliance

Forklift operation

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EXPERIENCE

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September 2010 - Current

Forklift Operator

MARS/M&M - Contract Under Building Services of America Woodridge, Illinois

Completed housekeeping tasks for fully-functioning production environment.

Followed company safety requirements and OSHA regulations to minimize hazards.

Transported items using forklifts and pallet jacks.

Reported and identified faulty equipment, damages and safety concerns to supervisor.

Cleaned storage bins and equipment of build-up from continuous use.

Pulled, packed, crated and secured products to prepare finished stock for shipment.

January 2010 - September 2010

Loader and Unloader

Solo Cup - Contract Under Paramount Staffing University Park, IL

Upheld safe work practices with required PPE, confined space safety and correct chemical handling procedures.

Offloaded boxes from containers, placed on pallets and shrink-wrapped loads for stability.

Unloaded and cleaned returned cases and dollies.

Packed product and stacked loads to avoid damages and maintain load stability for driver safety.

January 2008 - December 2009

Custodian

Holt Cleaning Service Calumet Park, IL

Met cleaning demands by effectively managing cleaning products, supply inventory, and equipment.

Minimized spread of infectious diseases through strict sanitation protocols.

Maintained overall facility cleanliness through scheduled cleaning, polishing, maintenance, and repair of all areas.

Managed cleaning products, supply inventory and equipment to meet use demands.

Kept public areas presentable through dust-up and clean-up activities.

January 1999 - January 2008

Machine Operator

Deltar Tekfast (formerly ITW Deltar) Frankfort, IL

Completed orders on-time and in full compliance with both job specifications and quality standards.

Avoided errors by maintaining clean work area and carefully following instructions.

Met quality assurance standards with regular inspections and returned low-quality work for recycling or disposal.

Resolved defects by correcting products and removing sub-standard items from line.

Completed preventive maintenance on molding machines to prevent breakdowns.

Moved heavy loads with forklifts as needed.

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EDUCATION

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High School

Percy L. Julian High School, Chicago, IL

PERC Card

Security Training Center, Inc., Chicago, IL

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