Forklift Operator/Material Handler
Resume:
Andrew Vanhorn
Forklift Operator/Material Handler
Goshen, IN 46528
**********@*****.***
Hard working, safe, and diligent worker currently looking for an opportunity to further advance myself in the manufacturing, sales and customer service fields. I have previous supervisory experience for three years as well as have worked in a manufacturing-type setting for over seven years and customer service for over four years. I'm a certified forklift operator/material handler for 10+ years and am strongly mathematically inclined in basic arithmetic.
Willing to relocate to: Mishawaka, IN - Lagrange, IN - Warsaw, IN Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Receiver
Encore RV-Elkhart, IN
February 2024 to September 2024
Unload delivery trucks via forklift, sort parts and supply production lines with raw material. Move units around the facility with a forklift tow hitch, minor cleaning. Warehouse Associate
GE Appliances-Elkhart, IN
October 2023 to February 2024
Worked in the receiving dept unloading trucks via clamp truck or forklift, stored and organized various appliances (air conditioners, refrigerators, kits parts, etc.) throughout the warehouse. Sorted and repaired skids during down time, minor cleaning.
Inventory Control Specialist
Brinkley RV-Goshen, IN
April 2023 to June 2023
Main responsibilities were assisting with daily cycle counting, inventory adjustments, updating/deleting inventory bins, and periodically would help with plant transfer orders. Inventory Control Associate
Grand Design RV-Elkhart, IN
August 2022 to April 2023
Involved with a variety of responsibilities, using RF Smart and Netsuite, such as cycle counting, inventory adjustments, updating/deleting preferred and additional inventory bins, assist with filling out and processing damage slips, and periodically would help with plant transfer orders. Main responsibilities were assisting with management projects and product relocation to ensure space efficiency (mainly due to updated min/maxes from our purchasing managers) and smooth transition from receiving, picking, and shipping items for sales orders, location and item tag creation and placement, and creation/deletion of internal inventory bins.
Forklift Operator/Material Handler/Warehouse
Grand Design RV-Middlebury, IN
August 2021 to August 2022
Ensure items received are correct and accounted for in a warehouse setting, placing them in the correct location and find ways to make space and assist with assigning appropriate locations for new product while operating multiple types of forklifts (propane-powered standard, Bendi, and J1 Joey) and pallet jack. Forklift Operator/Material Handler
RC Industries-Elkhart, IN
May 2021 to July 2021
Supply welding department lines with unfinished product, also worked in the shipping department verifying parts and processing BOLs for finished orders. Forklift Operator/Material Handler
Alliance Sheets, LLC-Bristol, IN
March 2015 to May 2021
Handling and organizing bundled, corrugated paper sheets in various sizes coming off production lines and loading trailers for maximum space and time efficiency in a fast-paced shipping department. Cashier
Bristol Party Store-Bristol, IN
January 2019 to October 2019
Part-time work in ringing up alcohol sales and stocking the shelves and fridge, minor cleaning. Counted out and cashed out the drawer, closed the store 2 nights a week. Cashier/Customer Service
Chalet Party Shoppe-Goshen, IN
July 2017 to December 2017
Part-time work in ringing up alcohol sales and stocking the shelves and fridge, minor cleaning. Helped give recommendations to customers looking for something in particular or interested in trying. Counted out and cashed out the drawer, assisted in closing the store 2-3 nights a week with an associate. Material Planner
Foamcraft Inc.-Goshen, IN
September 2013 to February 2015
Planned out foam material needing to be cut/fabricated for RV and boat furniture for our customers. Operated heavy foam slitter machine.
Head Attendant Supervisor
Pride's Express Car Wash-Goshen, IN
June 2011 to December 2014
Oversaw and managed daily operations at an automatic carwash. Made sales for new customers in the ticket books and monthly carwash programs to help save them money while simultaneously making them become returning, satisfied customers.
Education
Some college in Criminal Justice
Trine University - Angola, IN
High school diploma in General Studies
Goshen High School - Goshen, IN
Skills
• Materials Handling (10+ years)
• Shipping & Receiving (10+ years)
• Forklift (10+ years)
• Car Wash (3 years)
• Customer Service (5 years)
• Supervising experience (3 years)
• Leadership (3 years)
• Data entry (3 years)
• Microsoft Word (1 year)
• Shift Management (3 years)
• Heavy lifting (8 years)
• Organizational skills (7 years)
• Typing (4 years)
• Organizational management (3 years)
• Basic math (10+ years)
• Sales (4 years)
• Load & unload (10+ years)
• English (10+ years)
• RF scanner (7 years)
• Warehouse experience (7 years)
• Quality audits (6 years)
• Relationship Building (5 years)
• Product Knowledge Development (5 years)
• Manufacturing (8 years)
• Cash handling (7 years)
• Quality Assurance (10+ years)
• Analysis skills (10+ years)
• Quality Inspection (10+ years)
• Pallet jack (10+ years)
• Machine learning (7 years)
• Picker (Less than 1 year)
• Computer literacy (7 years)
• Axiom software program (6 years)
• NetSuite (1 year)
• Customer support
• Scissor Lift (Less than 1 year)
• Communication skills (10+ years)
• Cycle Counting (1 year)
• Inventory control (1 year)
• Parts Counter (7 years)
• Data Warehouse
• Supervising experience (3 years)
• Industrial equipment (10+ years)
• Heavy lifting
• Driving
• Cash handling (10+ years)
• Typing (10+ years)
• Windows
• Project management (1 year)
• Analysis skills
• Basic math (10+ years)
• Customer service
Languages
• English - Expert
Certifications and Licenses
Industrial Truck Operator
October 2023 to October 2026
Driver's License
August 2020 to August 2027
Forklift Certification
Assessments
Work style: Reliability — Proficient
March 2022
Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work Full results: Proficient
Delivery driver — Proficient
August 2023
Interpreting instructions or signs and solving problems Full results: Proficient
Administrative assistant/receptionist — Proficient December 2023
Using basic scheduling and organizational skills in an office setting Full results: Proficient
Forklift safety — Proficient
April 2021
Best practices and safety hazards in forklift operation Full results: Proficient
Sales skills — Proficient
June 2023
Influencing and negotiating with customers
Full results: Proficient
Call center customer service — Proficient
June 2023
Demonstrating customer service skills in a call center setting Full results: Proficient
Retail customer service — Proficient
March 2024
Responding to customer situations in a retail setting Full results: Proficient
Project timeline management — Proficient
June 2024
Prioritizing and allocating time to effectively achieve project deliverables Full results: Proficient
Analyzing data — Proficient
May 2021
Interpreting and producing graphs, identifying trends, and drawing justifiable conclusions from data Full results: Proficient
Verbal communication — Proficient
September 2023
Speaking clearly, correctly, and concisely
Full results: Proficient
Time management skills — Proficient
June 2024
Managing one's own time to complete tasks quickly and efficiently Full results: Proficient
Attention to detail — Proficient
March 2022
Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information
Full results: Proficient
Warehouse safety — Proficient
June 2023
Using safe practices in a warehouse setting
Full results: Proficient
Sales fit — Proficient
July 2023
Measures the traits that are important for success in sales positions Full results: Proficient
Customer focus & orientation — Proficient
December 2022
Responding to customer situations with sensitivity Full results: Proficient
Customer service — Proficient
December 2022
Identifying and resolving common customer issues
Full results: Proficient
Management & leadership skills: Impact & influence — Proficient July 2023
Choosing the most effective strategy to inspire and influence others to meet business objectives Full results: Proficient
Retail customer service — Proficient
July 2024
Responding to customer situations in a retail setting Full results: Proficient
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