Forklift Operator Equipment

LG LARRY GRANT

adt5nu@r.postjobfree.com / H: 229-***-**** 587 Liberty Street, Blakely, GA 39823

SUMMARY

Experienced Certified Forklift Operator and Heavy Equipment Operator bringing well-rounded background in general warehouse operations, transportation and logistics. Dedicated and experienced in moving materials, driving machinery and directing traffic to keep job sites operating and skilled tradesman working efficiently. Skilled in digging, backfilling and leveling earth, as well as pouring concrete, building temporary structures and assisting workers with different tasks. Efficient warehouse team member able to load, inspect and store merchandise with speed and accuracy. Reliable and dedicated team player with a superior work ethic and the physical stamina to take on any task. SKILLS

Safety awareness Physically fit and agile Forklift driving EXPERIENCE

Establishing goals and setting priorities Strong communication skills Dependable independent worker Forklift Operator / Birdsong Peanuts - Blakely, GA 12/2016 - 09/2019 Removed incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area. Loaded items in optimal manner to maximize work efficiency. Collaborated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements. Transported materials to and from warehouses, production lines and packaging lines. Secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items. Identified and troubleshot issues with equipment and completed basic repairs to restore functionality. Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies. Pallet Jack Operator / Georgia Cold Storage - Blakely, GA 01/2014 - 11/2016 Reported equipment, operations and stock issues to management to promote quick remediation. Scanned labels and added warehouse tags to all items. Operated hand trucks and other types of equipment to quickly move product to different areas of warehouse. Sorted recycled and recyclable materials into various areas for further processing, transportation or repurposing. Handled hazardous materials such as coolant using specialized tools and machines to protect people, equipment and environmental areas.

Construction Laborer / MAI Industries Inc. - Damascus, GA 03/2011 - 12/2013 Read and understood specifications, drawings and blueprints to complete accurate, high-quality work. Prepared sites for concrete work by breaking up damaged concrete and leveling or contouring ground. Prepared sites and maintained safety of both workers and public by setting up scaffolding, fences and temporary structures. Protected crew and general public by keeping traffic away from dangerous locations. Signaled equipment operators to help align machinery movements and smoothly transfer materials.

Coordinated communication between equipment operators by using two-way radios and hand signals. Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel. Cleaned and maintained tools and equipment to promote team performance.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Early County High School - Blakely, GA

GED

CR England - Conely Some College (No

Degree): Truck Driver Permit Commercial driver

permit and working on license

Birdsong Peanuts Company - Blakely, GA 05/2019 Certification: Fork Lift Driver