Forklift Operator Safety

Keith Malcom

**** ******* *****, **

Atlanta, GA 30311

Cellular: 470-***-****

*************@*****.***

Objective:

A position in a results-oriented company that seeks an ambitious and career-conscious person where acquired skills and education will be utilized toward continued growth and advancement.

Qualifications Highlights:

Developed rapport with clients to improve communication between loading crews and drivers and emphasized appropriate safety measures

Performed routine maintenance on forklifts to ensure proper working condition

Maintained complete records of truck maintenance, delivery schedules, customer issues, and location notes to inform management of delivery operations

Practiced careful defensive driving techniques to attain and maintain a perfect safety record

Experience:

The Agency – Greensboro, NC

Laborer/Forklift Operator

Developed a rapport with clients in assisting them for the need and purpose of their operations

Operated a forklift upon acquiring a license to ensure freight was loaded and unloaded in a timely manner as well as communicating with the shipping and receiving personnel

Staff Zone – Greensboro, NC

Laborer/Flagger

Established with superintendents the daily tasks at hand including general cleanup of job-sites to ensure safety

Assisted in helping paving companies with the assignment of being a certified flagger to make sure that the safety of all traffic was regulated according to DOT standards and policy procedures were met

Straight Shot Express – Sally, SC

Driver

Verified security and condition of freight, along with the pre-trip of the truck

Drive 300 miles per week, averaging 25 pick-up/deliveries per week

Communicated with shipping and receiving personnel regarding bills and lading, freight being delivered and transported as well as provided positive verification of goods that are loaded and unloaded on trucks

Operated hi/low, forklift

Delivered dairy products to various food chains

Supervised loading and unloading of freight from trucks, aircraft, railcars, and ships

Operated 18-wheeler trucks

Drove inter-modal routes throughout the Southeastern States

Traveled through 8 assigned states, with various types of freight, including hazardous materials, food products, automotive parts, and medical supplies

Critiqued performance of all new drivers, evaluating their skill level and ability for potential success in the company

Employed industry standard HAZMAT procedures

Unloaded and reloaded trailers, as well as containers for transport and delivery

Routed trucks to various locations as needed

Delivered and picked up freight

GL Carter Transportation – Lithonia, GA

Driver

Routed trucks to various locations as needed

Operated hi/low, forklift

Delivered dairy products to various food chains

Critiqued performance of all new drivers, evaluating their skill level and ability for potential success in the company

Communicated with shipping and receiving personnel regarding bills of lading, freight being delivered and transported as well as provided positive verification of good that are loaded and unloaded on trailers

Verified security and condition of freight, along with the pre-trip of the truck

Transported hazardous materials from customer sites to authorized containment facilities

Operated an 18-wheeler truck

Delivered and picked up freight

Drove inter-modal routes throughout the Southeastern States

Traveled through 10 assigned states, with various types of freight, including hazardous materials, food products, automotive parts

Tazz Travel – Riverdale, GA

Co-Owner

Maintained compliance with governmental policies and procedures

Directed business operations, including budgeting, accounts receivable/payable, contract negotiations, and personnel administration

Organized corporate and private tours

Prepared and delivered travel destination presentations to organizations and companies

Coordinated and booked services for sales managers of hotels, restaurants, airlines, and transportation firms

Maintained initial task of hand delivering airline tickets to clients

Booked reservations and sales of tour packages

Provided advice regarding various locations for vacation travel, and meeting client’s budget

Education – H.S.

Northside High School/GA State – Atlanta, GA

GPA: 3.2 - All Studies

Skills:

Shipping; Transportation Routing & Scheduling; Public Safety & Security; Forklift Driver

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