Forklift Operator Team Member

Kevin Friend

Pittsburg, United States *****

925-***-**** ******@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

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. 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. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. SKILLS

• Forklift Operator

• Loading and unloading

• Shipping and receiving

• Forklift Operation

WORK HISTORY

MACHINE OPERATOR ASSEMBLER 04/2023 to 06/2023

Henkel Adhesives - Bay Point,California

• Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators. Assisted quality control personnel with inspections of completed products, ensuring adherence to strict quality standards before shipping them out to customers.

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• Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations. Reduced machine downtime by performing regular inspections and identifying potential issues before they escalated.

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Responded quickly to any malfunctions or breakdowns in machinery, minimizing disruptions to overall production timelines.

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Sustained high levels of accuracy in assembly tasks, resulting in fewer defects and returns from customers.

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• Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components. RECEIVING ASSOCIATE 12/2020 to 06/2022

DHL Supply Chain

• Organized storage areas to maximize movement and minimize labor. Performed inspections of shipment contents, verifying accuracy against invoices and manifests.

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• Prepared and processed shipping documents and routed materials and bills of lading. Rejected deliveries containing damaged items or shortages and corresponded with shipper to rectify issues.

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Checked accuracy of cargo manifests against purchase orders, identifying errors before invoices entered [Software] system.

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• Worked with carrier representatives to handle shipping and delivery needs.

• Operated lift and hand trucks to transfer materials to and from target areas.

• Maintained necessary inventory to meet shipping and receiving demands. DELIVERIES ASSOCIATE 07/2014 to 08/2018

Home Depot

• Delivered items to customers and presented invoices for payments.

• Created delivery routes based on destinations and timelines to maintain efficiency. Answered customer questions regarding products and resolved issues with order accuracy and quality.

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• Inspected and monitored delivery vehicle and performed basic maintenance. Grouped and routed deliveries according to designated areas to maintain efficient delivery times.

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• Delivered rush merchandise on tight schedules to meet customer targets. Handled customer service complaints with utmost professionalism and knowledgeable responses to maintain trust and company loyalty.

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• Answered customer questions regarding shipments.

• Inspected vehicle and maintained gas, oil and water levels.

• Notified customers of delays to decrease calls to support.

• Verified deliveries against shipping instructions prior to delivering to customers.

• Obeyed traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.

• Loaded trucks and safely secured merchandise to prevent damage during transportation.

• Operated forklifts, hand trucks and pallet jacks to load and unload vehicles. STOCKING ASSOCIATE 04/2023 to 06/2024

Walmart - Pittsburg, CA

Enhanced store organization by accurately stocking shelves and maintaining inventory control.

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• Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.

• Examined and inspected stock items for defects and reported damages to supervisor. Operated manual and electric pallet jacks, safely relocating heavy merchandise on sales floor for timely stocking.

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• Maintained effective team member communication.

EDUCATION

Los Medanos College - Pittburg California Associate of Arts Nursing, 06/2001

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