Forklift Operator Material Handling

Joseph Johnson

Charlotte, NC • 704-***-**** • *****************@*****.***

Forklift Operator – Material Handling/Order Verification Specialist

Over 10 years of Experience in the Warehouse, Distribution and Manufacturing Industries. Qualified in all phases of Shipping and Receiving – including Material Handling, Staging, and Palletizing Operations.

KEY SKILLS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Material Handling/Logistics Operations Skillset:

Experienced Operator of various forklifts (high reach, stand-up, sit-down) and other material handling equipment (all fuel types).

Experienced in loading/unloading and order fulfillment, as well as validation and reading/interpreting bills of lading (BOLs).

Familiar with handling a wide variety of products and materials including glass, plastic, steel and food products. Experienced with working in refrigerated/frozen inventory sections.

Order Verification in Material Handling: Experienced in inspecting product load for accuracy. Skilled in ensuring that loads are safely secured for handling in warehouse facilities, to ensure timely and complete delivery.

Experienced with RF scanners.

Other Strengths:

Strong organizational skills. Strategizes tasks to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Knowledge of logistics processes and quality control.

Uses techniques to meet dock appointment deadlines for shipping cost efficiency and to optimize the distribution of goods.

Managed inventory control processes, including inventory counts, rotations, and inspections.

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

Carpenter, Conservative Restorations, Charlotte, NC 2022-current

Lead Dock Worker / Forklift Operator, NDC Distribution, Grand Blanc, MI 2013-2022

Forklift Operator, Albar Industries, Lapeer, MI 2009-2013

Forklift Operator, Corsair Engineering, Flint, MI 2005-2009

Forklift Operator, Mcdonald Dairy, Flint, MI 1994-2005

Additional experience in other industries: Framing and Finishing Carpentry - 15 years of prior experience.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Previously Certified Forklift (Stand-Up/Sit-Down/Cherry Picker) and Overhead Crane Operator.

Business Management Associate Degree (GPA 3.2) - Mott Community College, Flint, MI

Work Keys – Silver Certificate, Catawba Community College, Hickory, NC

VOLUNTEER WORK

Lead Carpenter, Renovation of 100 Gardens (Greenhouses/Aquaponics Tanks) Volunteer 2016-2017

Carpenter, Habitat for Humanity (Home Construction) Volunteer 2007-2018

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