Forklift Operator Warehouse Associate

BRANDON JOHNSON

***.***********@*****.*** 812-***-**** Arlington TX. 76015

Hardworking Warehouse Associate with excellent materials handling, storage management and shipment preparation skills. Experienced in picking orders, assembling pallets and preparing containers. Delivers accurate inventory counts and maintains detailed warehouse records.

Freight Counts

Warehouse Management Systems

Palletizing

Verbal and Written Communication

Materials Handling

Problem-Solving

Loading and Unloading

Incident Reporting

Equipment Inspections

Pallet Construction

Teamwork and Collaboration

PPE Compliance

Forklift Operator Certification

Skid, Platform and Car Emptying

Pallet Disassembly and Assembly

Rate Control

Safe Moving Operations

Physical Strength and Stamina

Waste Prevention

Storage and Stacking

Fast Reaction Time

Material Loading and Unloading

Weight Documentation

Load Inspection

Forklift Operation

Critical Thinking

Forklift Operator Prologistix Staffing - Indianapolis, IN 01/2023 - 06/2023 Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials. Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies. Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area. Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes. Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods. Reported safety and quality issues to management.

Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items. Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash. Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear. Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance. Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks. Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.

Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer. Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads. Squared stacked displayed materials for safe and orderly conditions. Prepared finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling and packing product. Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work. Tracked materials moved for stocking purposes and to complete logs for management. Transported, loaded, unloaded and stacked materials. Transferred finished goods and products to holding and loading areas. Moved pallets of merchandise using electric forklifts and electric pallets. Loaded and unloaded product from flat beds and box trailers. Summary

Skills

Experience

Moved goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs. Picked orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments. Used loaders, hand trucks, forklifts and cranes.

Use Sit down & Stand Up forklift to load trailers at warehouse. Pulled and prepared product for shipment to guarantee loads of exact quantity and product type. Evaluated forklift daily for malfunctions and performed routine maintenance. Transported merchandise loads or pallets using forklift. Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements. Used high reach trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts to safely move merchandise. Moved levers and controls that operate lifting devices to load, unload, transport and stack material Loaded items to maximize work efficiency.

Operated stretch wrap machines, film roll up-enders and extended boom arm forklift equipment effectively and safely.

Packaged and prepared products and materials for shipment. Supplied production teams with materials and parts to meet demands. Examined empty pallets for damage and moved pallets to proper storage areas. Collaborated in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity. Organized stockyard to maximize product loading and unloading. Tracked and recorded units of materials handled and transported. Stored and retrieved materials according to first-in/first-out principle. Trained new employees on company policies, procedures and standards. Validated packing slips, ship tickets and other delivery documentation. Utilized Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) when transporting dangerous items and chemicals. Acted as spotter to alert forklift driver if products were slipping or falling. Released materials in to hoppers to minimize waste. Material Handler Staffmark Staffing - Indianapolis, IN 11/2020 - 05/2023 Packed merchandise into boxes and containers in preparation for safe shipment. Organized warehouse inventory according to warehouse plan. Loaded completed orders on pallets according to delivery numbers. Managed warehouse receiving, storing and shipping. Sorted cargo for accurate shipment to target locations, preventing unnecessary delays and promoting productivity.

Observed inventory allocation to maintain material needs and production deadlines. Inspected and performed regular maintenance on material handling equipment used in warehouse and reported repair needs.

Minimized number of material moves and reduced backtracking and length of moves, resulting in optimum equipment and personnel deployment.

Completed material handling documentation tasks via radio frequency, scanning where possible and avoiding manual keying.

Mastered inventory standards, warehousing and stocking procedures, radio frequency technology and order picking and tracking.

Held accountability for inventory and property under command. Developed and maintained strong working knowledge of products and handling requirements. Loaded, unloaded, moved, stacked and staged product after pinpointing most effective material handling equipment for specific tasks.

Assisted warehouse staff in promoting top-level productivity and shipment accuracy. Operated equipment with focus on safety and efficiency. Logged unit quantities and entered data into inventory database. Unloaded cargo from trucks with mechanized equipment. Checked incoming deliveries for quality and quantity to promptly identify damage or issues pertaining to orders. Protected company inventory by maintaining and organizing storage areas. Palletized boxes to increase movement and shipment efficiency. Coordinated incoming and outgoing shipments and placement of materials to meet scheduling requirements. Utilized forklift to move inventory items.

Tracked parcel movement using hand-held scanners and daily production sheets to keep records accurate. Disposed of debris and hazardous materials properly to avoid contamination. Worked with internal departments to locate missing packages and remedy incorrect deliveries. Operated lift equipment to safely move stock in and out of high bay areas and around premises. Forklift Operator Express Employment Professionals - Indianapolis, IN 03/2020 - 01/2023 Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials. Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies. Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area. Reported safety and quality issues to management.

Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods. Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items. Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash. Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear. Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance. Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks. Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.

Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer. Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads. Squared stacked displayed materials for safe and orderly conditions. Prepared finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling and packing product. Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work. Tracked materials moved for stocking purposes and to complete logs for management. Transported, loaded, unloaded and stacked materials. Moved pallets of merchandise using electric forklifts and electric pallets. Loaded and unloaded product from flat beds and box trailers. Moved goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs. Picked orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments. Used loaders, hand trucks, forklifts and cranes.

Pulled and prepared product for shipment to guarantee loads of exact quantity and product type. Evaluated forklift daily for malfunctions and performed routine maintenance. Transported merchandise loads or pallets using forklift. Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements. Used high reach trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts to safely move merchandise. Moved levers and controls that operate lifting devices to load, unload, transport and stack material Loaded items to maximize work efficiency.

Operated stretch wrap machines, film roll up-enders and extended boom arm forklift equipment effectively and safely.

Packaged and prepared products and materials for shipment. Supplied production teams with materials and parts to meet demands. Examined empty pallets for damage and moved pallets to proper storage areas. Collaborated in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity. Organized stockyard to maximize product loading and unloading. Tracked and recorded units of materials handled and transported. Stored and retrieved materials according to first-in/first-out principle. Trained new employees on company policies, procedures and standards. Validated packing slips, ship tickets and other delivery documentation. Utilized Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) when transporting dangerous items and chemicals. Acted as spotter to alert forklift driver if products were slipping or falling. Documented movements using computer tracking systems. Contributed to profitability by training new employees on safe, efficient use of forklift equipment and through troubleshooting machines to maintain optimal performance and limit overtime cost. Conducted regular inspection of forklift to support safe operation. Maximized team efficiency by using equipment to move materials. Performed cycle counts to investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies. Replenished stock locations to support outbound shipping operations. Released materials in to hoppers to minimize waste. Fathers & Family Center N. Illinoise St. 12/2015 High School Diploma

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