Forklift operator/trainer
Resume:
Bettie Borge
Windsor Locks, CT *****
*************@*****.***
Thorough understanding of the logistics involved in shipping, receiving and operations. Experience as both a retail and freight team supervisor. Lift truck trainer (pacer, reach truck, order picker, sit-down
(propane) forklift and EPJ) and operator. OSHA
HAZWOPER, DOT, RCRA.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
General Contractor Assistant
Welcome Home Improvement-Windsor Locks, CT
October 2020 to Present
• Created and maintained organized filing system for projects with updated customer contact information and signed quotes, contracts, etc.
• Pulled job permits, arranged and scheduled subcontractors as needed
• Priced materials and arranged for job site deliveries
• General demo and light carpentry
• Anything else that needed to be done
Project Manager
Clean Harbors-Bristol, CT
April 2022 to October 2022
• In site project manager for R&D lab and satellite facility
• Certifications- OSHA HAZWOPER, RCRA, DOT HAZMAT
• Chemical coordinator in charge of the receipt and inventory of all chemicals and hazardous materials into facility
• Carried out all tasks involved in the collection, storage, and shipment of hazardous waste
• Created an organized filing system for the storage of documentation and records needed for compliance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations
• Ordered warehouse supplies as needed
• First responder to contain and clean up all hazmat spills/accidents in facility; determined when emergency response team was needed
• Developed waste tracking system for labs to monitor waste output. Used data to identify ways to reduce individual labs waste output
Store Lift Truck Trainer
Home Depot-Manchester, CT
September 2018 to October 2020
• Store trainer for EPJ, slip truck (pacer), reach truck, order picker, and sit down forklift
• Gave check rides to associates after they completed video training
• Signed off on associates that demonstrated proficiency, recommending more training when necessary
• Checked lift equipment condition and hours prior to use (if not done by receiving supervisor) Dept.Supervisor-night Ops/freight
Home Depot-Manchester, CT
September 2018 to October 2020
• Partnered with ASM's in hiring/firing process. Documented disciplinary notes, wrote and delivered biannual performance reviews for direct reports
• Supervised overnight freight team (avg. 20-25 people) in the sort and unload of nightly DC trailers and flat bed live unloads
• Increased efficiency by using manifests for inbound trailers to create storage plan for incoming freight prior to unload
• Increased safety awareness by leading preshift meeting to review safe practices (PPE, dock safety, machines, etc.)
• Created excel program to track disposition of all O/S/D's
• Ensured completion of daily lift truck safety checklists, tagged out any machines needing maintenance and charged batteries/swapped out propane tanks as needed Plumbing Department Supervisor
The Home Depot-Manchester, CT
September 2017 to September 2018
• Devised merchandising strategies to increase department foot traffic/ sales
• Partnered with pro desk to establish and develop relationships with contractors
• Increased leads for HVAC and plumbing installations by 15%
• Trained and developed direct reports
• Reduced shrink 18% by increasing inventory accuracy and utilizing available asset protection tools and strategies
• Participated in weekly sales meetings and quarterly business walks; reviewed and discussed strategies to improve department metrics (sales, comps, KPI's) Receiving Associate
Home Depot-Manchester, CT
June 2017 to September 2017
• Unloaded all freight deliveries with appropriate lift truck or pallet jack
• Verified load quantities and product matched BOL and any damage was noted prior to releasing driver
• Used order numbers to separate stock (store) product from customer orders. Labeled and stored freight accordingly
• Processed all returns through RTV (return to vendor) system. Packaged product for shipment and scheduled pick up with appropriate carrier (UPS, Fed Ex, LTL)
• Maintained accurate inventory by ensuring all returns designated "destroy in store" are properly disposed of and entered into system
• Filed weekly report detailing all damaged product that received vendor credit
• Responsible for hazmat area in receiving; entered all waste into hazmat log in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws
• Set up empty carts/pallets/conveyor belt for overnight freight team to sort/unload nightly RDC truck Material Handler
The Home Depot RDC-Westfield, MA
July 2016 to January 2017
• Transport freight from inbound to outbound using double/triple epj
• Use RF scanner and printer to find drop off location, to scan pallets in and out and print labels as needed
• Build and wrap pallets of hazmat and non-conveyable freight
• Received 2 awards for maintaining pick time over 115%. Housekeeper
Private Employer-Windsor Locks, CT
January 2009 to July 2016
Education
Junior year college in Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University - Manchester, NH Skills
• Pallet Jack
• Forklift
• Order Picking
• RF Scanner
• Reach Truck
• Organizational Skills
• Supervising experience
• Box Truck
• Microsoft Office
• Store Management Experience
• Flatbed
• Customer service
• Load & unload
• Order fulfillment
• Warehouse management system
• Merchandising
• Training & development
• Planograms
• Financial acumen
• Project management
• Inventory management
• Materials handling
• Shipping & receiving
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Excel
• Wireless sales
• Profit & loss
• English
• Hand tools
• Time management
• Construction
• Windows
• Grocery store
Certifications and Licenses
Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training Forklift Certification
Pallet Jack Certification
Assessments
Customer focus & orientation — Proficient
June 2021
Responding to customer situations with sensitivity Full results: Proficient
Forklift safety — Proficient
February 2021
Best practices and safety hazards in forklift operation Full results: Proficient
Supervisory skills: Motivating & assessing employees — Proficient September 2021
Motivating others to achieve objectives and identifying improvements or corrective actions Full results: Proficient
Warehouse safety — Proficient
December 2022
Using safe practices in a warehouse setting
Full results: Proficient
Work motivation — Proficient
September 2023
Level of motivation and discipline applied toward work Full results: Proficient
Warehouse safety — Proficient
September 2023
Using safe practices in a warehouse setting
Full results: Proficient
Forklift safety — Proficient
September 2023
Best practices and safety hazards in forklift operation Full results: Proficient
Management & leadership skills: Impact & influence — Proficient September 2021
Choosing the most effective strategy to inspire and influence others to meet business objectives Full results: Proficient
Warehouse shift leader — Proficient
September 2023
Supervising warehouse staff and maintaining safety and security standards Full results: Proficient
Warehouse safety — Proficient
March 2022
Using safe practices in a warehouse setting
Full results: Proficient
Management & leadership skills: Impact & influence — Proficient January 2023
Choosing the most effective strategy to inspire and influence others to meet business objectives Full results: Proficient
Attention to detail — Proficient
March 2022
Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information
Full results: Proficient
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