James Bell
Arlington, TX *****
***************@******.***
SKILLS
Safety-oriented Forklift Operator
Knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Work well independently and as part of a team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
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 Number pounds and operating all job-related equipment such as understanding of tractor maintenance and route completion. Followed directions and licensed to drive vehicles. Committed to comprehensive equipment maintenance and top efficiency.
Dependable Forklift Operator with history facilitating productivity and accuracy for on-time delivery. Well versed in operation and maintenance of industry-standard equipment.
Experienced Forklift Operator with over 10 years of experience. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Organized and dependable, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of shrink wrap machines.
Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic. Hardworking Forklift Operator with advanced mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills. Efficient and organized worker possessing strong work ethic and drive to exceed goals.
EXPERIENCE
Taylor Farms - Standup Reach Operator
5/2023- 06/2024
● Operated the standup reach, sit down lift
● Cherry picker lift, electric power jack lift
● Loading/unloading
● Pick/pull/shipping
● Receiving QA and staging
Shippers Warehouse Hutchins, TX
Stand-Up Forklift Operator 05/2022 - 05/2023
● Used strapping and bracing techniques
combined with proper balancing to
prevent load shifting.
● Unloaded and stacked materials by
raising and lowering lifting devices.
● Communicated with floor
managers to determine
merchandise placement.
● Boosted team performance by moving materials with forklifts, cranes and other equipment.
● Inspected equipment for defects and
performed repairs or maintenance
tasks.
● Maneuvered forklift safely using
appropriate load rates and maintaining
clear visibility of work areas.
● Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and
attached merchandise tags to prepare
for shipping.
● Coordinated with other lift truck
drivers and production personnel
to process orders efficiently.
Primocore Staffing - Arlington. TX
Stand-Up Forklift Operator 01/2020 - 04/2022
● Boosted team performance by moving materials with forklifts, cranes and other equipment.
● Communicated with floor managers to
determine merchandise placement.
● Transported goods between warehouse
locations according to shipment and
storage needs.
● Unloaded and stacked materials by
raising and lowering lifting devices.
● Packed items into appropriate
containers for shipment. Manually
counted Number of picked and
packaged orders for any loss.
● Maneuvered forklift safely using
appropriate load rates and maintaining
clear visibility of work areas.
● Operated all loaders, equipment
safely and efficiently to prevent
damage to items and avoid
injuries.
● Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments. Express Staffing. Fort Worth, Texas
Stand-Up Forklift Operator/Cherry Picker 01/2017 - 01/2020
● Boosted team performance by
moving materials with forklifts,
cranes and other equipment.
● Communicated with floor managers to
determine merchandise placement.
● Verified functionality of forklifts through
performance of preventive maintenance
and effective troubleshooting of
malfunctions.
● Unloaded and stacked materials by
raising and lowering lifting devices.
● Inspected equipment for defects and
performed repairs or maintenance
tasks.
● Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
● Maneuvered forklift safely using
appropriate load rates and
maintaining clear visibility of work
areas.
● Monitored production schedule to
keep proper amount of inventory
on hand.
● Changed out forklift batteries and
connected batteries to battery
charger.
● Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and
attached merchandise tags to prepare
for shipping.
● Coordinated with other lift truck
drivers and production personnel
to process orders efficiently.
Hire Quest, LLC Mesquite, Texas
Stand-Up/Sitdown Forklift Operator 08/2014 - 01/2017
● Coordinated with other lift truck
drivers and production personnel
to process orders efficiently.
● Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and
attached merchandise tags to prepare
for shipping.
● Unloaded materials and goods at
designated locations for best project
availability.
● Updated daily logs with production
data such as weights, destinations and
delivery times to keep management
current on team activities.
● Changed out forklift batteries and
connected batteries to battery
charger.
● Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
● Operated all loaders, equipment
safely and efficiently to prevent
damage to items and avoid injuries.
● Maneuvered forklift safely using
appropriate load rates and maintaining
clear visibility of work areas.
● Manually counted Number of picked and
packaged orders for any loss.
● Packed items into appropriate
containers for shipment.
● Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
EDUCATION
UTA, Arlington- Associate Of Applied Business: Criminal Justice July 2007
AWARDS
Forklift Operator of the Month (Consecutively for 3 months)