Forklift Operator Heavy Equipment
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Howard
Williams
Paisleekhloeheather20
**@*****.***
Fayetteville, NC 28314
SUMMARY
Cooperative Forklift Operator with 7 years of experience lifting and carrying heavy loads using warehouse equipment. Qualified to operate various classes of forklifts and practiced in wide range of heavy equipment. Talented problem-solver with strong ethics, integrity and relationship-building abilities. Creative Landscaper willing to handle various landscaping duties in all weather conditions. Uses high degree of dexterity when handling tools and equipment. Works for sustained periods of time maintaining concentrated attention to detail. Industrious Landscaper bringing 9 years of successful performance in residential and commercial landscaping. Frequently lifts, carries, pushes and pulls objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Improves functional or aesthetic value of property by creating gardens, decks, patios and other landscape features. Physically fit General Laborer effective at completing projects and tasks on schedule. Consistently follows through with all orders and instructions. Works well in team setting to complete all job related duties, maintain safe working conditions and adhere to OSHA regulations.
SKILLS
Strategic marketing management
Palletizer
Material handling
Doubles and Triples Endorsements
OSHA training
RF scanner
Certified Pallet Jack Operator
Loading and unloading
Customer service-oriented
Material inventory
Flatbeds and utility beds
General construction
Customer-focused
Production deadline management
Certified forklift operator
Manufacturing and warehouse
procedures
Warehouse picking
Shipping operations
Safety awareness
Material sourcing and distribution
Staging and sorting
Equipment operations
Certified Fall Protection Trainer
EXPERIENCE
Vrt/Forklift Operator
Lumber Bridge, NC
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina/ Sep 2018 to Jun 2021 Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials. Divided and sorted product shipments received using account information and shipping labels.
Consistently met deadlines for loading trailers to meet departure deadlines. Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes. Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies. Examined empty pallets for damage and moved pallets to proper storage areas. Immediately reported any safety and quality issues to management. Ran automatic packaging machines to process waste and prepare shipments. Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
Landscape Laborer
Fayetteville, NC
Smith Lawn and Tree Services/ Mar 2018 to Aug 2018 Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris and snow to reduce hazards. Planted flowers, bushes, shrubs, trees and grass.
Arranged shrubs and flowers to create landscape effects. Trimmed shrubbery and trees to help plants produce more flowers and fruit to benefit wildlife.
Edged lawns and flowerbeds using gas-powered and rotary edging tools. Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees. Applied fertilizers and pesticides to lawns and grounds to control weeds, reduce insect infestation and maintain soil fertility.
Drove customer feedback for process improvements.
Operated and maintained basic landscaping equipment and vehicles. Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shapes. Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
Used zero-turn, traditional riding lawn mowers and self-propelled mowers to mow residential and commercial lawns.
Applied weed and pest control chemicals to protect customer lawns. Delivery Truck Driver/Plant Nursery Worker
Fayetteville, NC
GreenBiz/ May 2017 to Feb 2018
Created planting plans and experimental designs for fields and greenhouses. Researched and identified new growers and fields for seed production. Installed irrigation systems, rock gardens and ponds to simplify watering needs. Read and followed landscaping plans to install plants and fixtures for residences and businesses.
Checked machinery and performed routine maintenance to prevent malfunction. Swapped out plant containers and flowerbeds each spring, summer and fall. Retrieved plants and flowers at customers' requests. Delivered friendly service and one-on-one assistance to promote positive customer experiences.
Prepared soil and gardens to plant with mulch and sod. Fertilized, cultivated and weeded soil to deliver steady supply of nutrients to plants. Grouped and routed deliveries according to designated areas to maintain efficient delivery times.
Located and selected merchandise to verify against delivery sheet specifications. Delivered rush merchandise on tight schedules to meet customer targets. Operated and maintained heavy equipment safely, including forklifts, stair climbers and pallet jacks.
Positioned blocks and ties around items to secure cargo during transit. Answered customer questions regarding shipments.
Groundskeeper
Fayetteville, NC
FTCC/ Jan 2015 to Dec 2017
Checked machinery and performed routine maintenance to prevent malfunction. Scheduled regular landscaping services to promote optimal growth and maintain attractive appearance of lawns and facility grounds. Used hand-held tools to maintain green spaces.
Swapped out plant containers and flowerbeds each spring, summer and fall. Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris and snow to reduce hazards. Arranged shrubs and flowers to create landscape effects. Installed irrigation systems, rock gardens and ponds to simplify watering needs. Used equipment, including mowers and trimmers safely to prevent accidents. Fertilized, cultivated and weeded soil to deliver steady supply of nutrients to plants. Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shapes. Operated and maintained basic landscaping equipment and vehicles. Observed plants and trees for diseases and researched mitigation procedures. Applied herbicides and pesticides to encourage healthy growth. Kept outdoor spaces looking clean and inviting with regular removal of leaves, sticks and other debris.
Mowed and trimmed yards every weekly in line with maintenance standards. Pruned trees and bushes regularly for optimal shaping and better growth in upcoming seasons.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Some College (No Degree): Landscape Architecture
Sampson Community College
Clinton, NC
GED
Tenneessee Community College Sep 2007
Clarksville, TN
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