Material Handling Forklift Operator

OBJECTIVE

Self-motivated, skilled worker applying for full-time job. Able to take personal responsibility for promoting a company culture that supports safety, growth, and advancement.

QUALIFICATIONS

Strong work ethic

Available to work overtime

Safety trained and compliant

Impeccable attendance record

Attention to detail

Ability to work in all weather conditions

Experience with stainless steel

Works well under pressure

Proficient and organized team leader

Positive peer role model by action

Thorough knowledge of current safety standards

Operate essential material handling equipment

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Harrisburg Area Community College, Steel and Carbon Steel Welding Specialization

Welding Technology Certificate Program December 2014

Harrisburg High School Graduate

General Studies May 1992

HIGHLIGHTED SKILLS

MIG (GMAW)

TIG (GTAW)

Stick Arc (SMAW)

Pulse

Pipe welding

Combination square

Reach Trunk

Cherry Picker

Oxygen-Acetylene

Carbon Arc Air

Ultrasonic Test

OSHA 30 Certified

Fork-Life—Micrometer

Clamp

Soldering

Stainless Steel

Plasma cutter

Brazing

Carbon back gauge

Flux core (FCAW)

Hand Torch

Slip-sheet

Blueprint Reading

Pallet Jack

CERTIFICATIONS

Arc Welding

Horizontal, Overhead, Flat

Vertical, T-Butt Weld Vertical

Vertical, Inside Corner Filler

Vertical Outside Corner

Gas Metal Arc Welding

WORK HISTORY

Blevins May 2022-Present

Warehouse Associate

Load and unload freight utilizing forklift, pallet jack or other material handling equipment

Secure cargo using straps

Pick, pack and load orders

Verify loads for accuracy and note overages, shortages, or damages

CorrChoice August 2021-June 2022 Shipping Forklift Operator

Checked orders for accuracy and loading and loaded trucks

Check line-up to accurately plan loading of bales into trucks according to square footage

Set up trucks in dock doors

New Penn January 2019-April 2021

Inbound Forklift Dock Worker

Load and unload freight utilizing forklift, pallet jack or other material handling equipment

Secure cargo using chains, load bars, wood blocks, and straps

Complete inspection reports, bills or loading, manifest, and accident reports

Verify loads for accuracy and note overages, shortages, or damages

ES3 January 2018- November 2018

Inbound Forklift Operator

Loaded and unloaded truckloads of merchandise

Was responsible for checking data and lot codes for accurate delivery

Conducted product quality checks

Zane’s Landscaping and Tree Removal April 2017-September 2017

Tree Removal Engineer

Ran chipper machine

Utilized industrial chainsaw for tree removal

Deep digging to remove stumps and bushes

Johnny Joe’s Bar and Grill September 2016-November 2017

Barback/Bouncer

Stocked bar before and during shift

Assisted the bartender and stocked the coolers

Checked Identification cards

Handled disputes between patrons

Misty Meadows Landscaping via Fine Line Homes May 2016-October 2016

Landscaping/Hardscaping Laborer

Carried out duties assigned as an outdoor landscaper

Mowed, hedged, trimmed, pruned & performed stump removal

Applied weed control and fertilizer applications under direction of licensed applicator

Bilfinger Mauell Corporation via Manpower November 2014-January 2016

TIG(GTAW) Welder

Measured and squared up fittings prior to welds

TIG(GTAW) welding and plasma-cutting 11-16 gauge stainless steel metal and 3/8 in steel

Read welding symbol blueprints and set up jigs

Supreme Mid-Atlanic Corporation via Miller Brothers October 2015-February 2016

MIG (GMAW) Welder

Welded truck body frames

Measured and squared up fittings prior to welds

MIG(GMAW) welding and plasma cutting 1/2 inch to 1/2 inch gauge steel

Welded (FCAW) 1/8 inch to 3/8 inch galvanized steel

Maintained responsibility for organization and set-up of welders

Labor Ready October 2014-September 2016

General Day Laborer

Performed various job duties as assigned

Jacobs Staffing via Berks and Beyond, Quaker Oats October 2014-October 2014

Utility Worker

Selected products for customer orders, build pallets, loaded for shipment

Received in bound product, placed on slip sheets, restocked in bays for inventorying

Operating slip sheet forklift to complete productivity

Acme Distribution May 2007-November 2009

Quality Control/Lead QC for ISX Department

Checked orders for accuracy, picked orders for loading and loaded trucks

Re-stocked inventory using RF guns with EZWare system

Cross-trained for proficient in all job duties within each department

Conducted training for new employees

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