Forklift Operator Warehouse Loader

JAMAR THORNTON *** North Long Avenue Chicago, IL *0644

312-***-**** • *****************@*****.***

SKILLS

Order Accuracy

Teamwork and Cooperation

Computer Proficient

Inventory Upkeep

OSHA Forklift Certified

Communication

EXPERIENCE

Warehouse Forklift Operator May 2021 - Mar 2022

Graphic Packaging International Elk Grove Village, IL

• Communicated inventory levels, order status and production progress via computer.

• Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.

• Verified unloaded and loaded materials and goods at designated locations for receiving and shipping.

• Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding. Shipping and Receiving Forklift Operator Mar 2018 - Mar 2021 Scholle IPN Northlake, IL

• Operated sit down and stand-up forklift loaded/unloaded incoming/outgoing trucks with products.

• Fulfilled internal and external order request of products and business operation materials.

• Coordinated with other forklift drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.

• Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to maintain monthly documented inventory. Production Forklift Operator Apr 2016 - Nov 2017

Jewel Melrose Park, IL

• Ensured correct selection and assembly of products with the use of voice directed selection system.

• Verified product accuracy and shrink wrap pallets to safeguard for shipping.

• Used computer terminal, pick hook, forklift, and pallet walker to preform daily duties.

• Performed multiple job duties as assigned in freezer or dry goods selection. Warehouse Forklift Operator Nov 2015 - Feb 2016

Capstone Logistics Melrose Park, IL

• Hand-picked light and heavy products as assigned to build pallet orders for shipping.

• OSHA certified for heavy machinery.

• Oversaw accuracy for incoming/outgoing shipments of commodities.

• Maintained stock and inventory.

Forklift Loader Operator Mar 2015 - Oct 2015

Atena Maywood, IL

• Picked wood products and built orders according to load sheet and voice system.

• Organized and cleaned work areas.

• Unloaded and loaded incoming/outgoing trucks with products.

• Operated forklift.

Forklift Operator Mar 2014 - Mar 2015

Express Employment Brookfield, IL

• Selected products and materials to fulfill hardware orders according to order sheets.

• Operated sit down and standup forklift to put away materials and products for storage or distribute.

• Unloaded and loaded trailers of hardware, materials, and heavy products.

• Validated incoming and outgoing shipments.

Forklift Warehouse Loader May 2006 - Jul 2013

Pepsi Bottling Group Elk Grove, IL

• Responsible for logistics of unloading inbound/loading outbound trucks with products

• Lead daily performance meetings and made assessments to impact production outcomes

• Provided individual coaching/performance reviews and issued corrective actions

• Maintained inventory by sections for completion of audits EDUCATION

Diploma

Prosser High School Chicago, IL

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