ROBERT HAMPTON
Jackson, MS *****
662-***-**** - ***********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
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 33,000 pounds and operating all job-related equipment such as shrink wrap machines.
SKILLS
RFID Systems
Basic Math Aptitude
Operate Forklift
Staff Management
Business Ethics
Heavy Equipment Operation
Packing and Scanning
Customer Experience
Safety Awareness
WORK HISTORY
12/2022 to Current Forklift Operator
US Foods – Flowood, MS
Removed debris and waste materials from machinery to reduce possibility of clogs and malfunctions.
Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
01/2019 to 11/2022 Order Selector, Forklift Operator Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. – Southaven, MS
Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors. Removed debris and waste materials from machinery to reduce possibility of clogs and malfunctions.
Moved boxes and organized aisles to open up floor space and enable forklift operators to move freely through warehouse.
Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
05/2014 to 12/2018 Truck Loader
America's Catch – Itta Bena, MS
Used forklift to lift pallets and heavy items into trucks. Visually inspected all pallets for deliveries to verify quality and accuracy of shipments.
Loaded and strapped shipments into place on trucks. Interpreted hand signals and listened for verbal instruction to determine where materials were to be placed.
03/2013 to 05/2014 Stocker
Market Place – Greenwood, MS
Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
Operated manual and electric pallet jacks, safely relocating heavy merchandise on sales floor for timely stocking.
Maintained accurate inventory records to provide data for use in audits and completion of order requests
Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information. EDUCATION
05/2012 High School Diploma
Greenwood High School - Greenwood, MS
CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Forklift Operator - 5 years