Forklift Operator Warehouse
Resume:
Alfredo Bedolla-Perez
Professional Summary
At Lowe's, I leveraged my expertise in forklift operation and warehouse organization to enhance shipping efficiency and safety, significantly reducing product damage and workplace accidents. My proactive collaboration and effective communication fostered a team-oriented environment, optimizing space utilization and ensuring timely deliveries. Industrious Forklift Operator trained in all aspects of shipment inspections and transportation. Versed in using scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS) to promote safe and on-time shipment and delivery. Strong and robust individual comfortable lifting up to 65 pounds and operating all job-related equipment such as shrink wrap machines. Vigilant Forklift Operator familiar with operations and maintenance. Skilled at efficiently moving materials across areas to help teams meet demanding objectives. Conversational English and Spanish abilities paired with 16+ years of experience.
Work History
Lowes - Warehouse Forklift Operator
Perris, CA
03/2007 - 12/2022
Helped team members with computer issues. (Troubleshooting safety/training accounts.)
Look up and print shipping reports.
Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
Reduced product damage by performing routine forklift maintenance and safety checks.
Contributed to the reduction of workplace accidents by adhering to strict safety protocols during all forklift operations.
Participated in regular safety meetings, staying up-to-date on best practices in regards to safe and efficient operation of a warehouse forklift.
Improved overall warehouse cleanliness, routinely clearing debris from aisles with the use of attachments on the forklift.
Supported the shipping department with prompt loading and unloading tasks utilizing a variety of specialized attachments on the forklift as needed.
Collaborated with other warehouse team members, ensuring smooth workflow through effective communication during forklift operations.
Fostered positive working relationships with colleagues and supervisors, promoting teamwork and collaboration within the warehouse environment while executing daily forklift tasks.
Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using safe and following proper OSHA procedure.
Sears - Sales Floor Associate Floater
Moreno Valley
07/2006 - 03/2007
Assisted customers with locating merchandise and providing product information.
Assisted with visual merchandising initiatives that resulted in an aesthetically appealing retail environment.
Supported loss prevention efforts by monitoring suspicious activity and adhering to company policies regarding theft deterrence measures.
Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail throughout daily responsibilities.
Improved product visibility through strategic merchandise displays and store layouts.
Stayed up-to-date on current industry trends, enabling informed recommendations to customers seeking advice.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of the sales floor, creating a welcoming environment for shoppers.
Accomplishments
Loaded and unloaded trucks at a rate of 40k pounds per hour.
Trained 10 new employees on proper forklift operation and safety.
Consistently determined load weight to within 40k pounds.
Winner of the highest-level safety award given to employees within the corporation.
Determined forklift specifications with 100% accuracy.
Checked and recorded floor-loading limits with 100% accuracy.
Used Microsoft Excel to develop training regimen spreadsheets.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Languages
English
Spanish
Interests
Sports
Fitness
Technology
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Hemet, US 92544
Education
Expected in 06/2024
Riverside City College
Riverside, CA
Associate of Science: Cybersecurity
Skills
Forklift Operation
Truck loading and unloading
Warehouse Organization
Shipping and receiving
Heavy Lifting
Loading and unloading
Pallet Jack Operation
Workplace Cleanliness
OSHA Workplace Safety
Certifications
CPT - Certified Personal Trainer
Software
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
Linux Command Line
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