Forklift Operator Platoon Leader

Larry Torrence

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Forklift Operation Team Lead / Trainer: 15+ Years of Experience – Specialized

Forklift Skills – OSHA Train the Trainer Certified – 10 Years of Leadership

Experience for Teams of up to 8 Forklift Operators – Safety-Focused

Detail-oriented Warehouse Leader with 15+ years of experience, specializing in reach lifts,

cherry pickers, clamp lifts, Quad forklifts, and all-terrain forklifts. Efficient in maximizing labor

hours with a focus on safety and productivity. Quick learner - adaptable, flexible, and open

minded. Excellent leadership skills. Received commendations on safety practices, and Train the

Trainer certified.

KEY SKILLS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Forklift Operator Skillset:

• 15+ years of experience in operating warehouse equipment including reach lifts,

stand-up forklifts, sit-down forklifts, clamp forklifts, and all-terrain forklifts.

• Forklift Operator for Specialized Equipment: 10 years of experience in operating Quad

forklifts, squeeze clamp lifts, and slip-sheet lifts.

• Material Moving: Loaded / unloaded automated machines (such as Smetco automated

pallet handling equipment). Separated pallets by power lift separation when Smetco machine

was unavailable.

• Career-long flawless safety record.

Warehouse Leadership Skillset:

• 10 years of experience in leadership roles.

• Promoted to supervise a team of 8 Forklift Operators within 3 months of original

hiring date at Pactiv Group, due to problem-solving and organizational skills. • Promoted to

Forklift Trainer within 4 months at Bonded Logistics due to safety focus and attention to

detail.

• Offered a position supervising a team of 7 Forklift Operators (second shift) at

CHEP USA, a producer of wooden pallets.

• Eliminated 60 overtime hours a week at Pactiv by implementing more efficient

employee scheduling and eliminating duplicative staffing.

• Trained approximately 22 Forklift Operators, including 10 at Bonded Logistics. •

Received OSHA “Train the Trainer” Certification.

• Former U.S. Marine Corps Platoon Leader with the Combat Engineers (Camp

Lejeune, NC).

Additional Material Mover Skills and Strengths:

• Warehouse Technology Skillset:

o Proficient in performing data entry and editing shipment information in WMS

databases / Warehouse Management System software.

o Logistics software proficiency includes PINC Yard Management Software.

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o Microsoft Word: Basic proficiency.

o Skilled in the use of RF scanners.

• Documentation: Coordinated Overages, Shortages, and Damages (OSD) documents.

• Driving Skillset: Able to serve as a back-up Yard Driver, with prior career experience as a

Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver and Driver Trainer.

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

High Reach Forklift Operator, CFS Brands, Charlotte, NC 28206 2/2021 – 6/2022

High Reach Forklift Operator, Android Industries LLC, Bowling Green, KY, 2/2019 - 2/2021,

Loader / Unloader, CHEP USA, Charlotte, NC 2018-2019

Lead Forklift Operator, Pactiv Corp., Charlotte, NC 2016-2018

Warehouse Assistant / Forklift Operator, Bonded Logistics, Charlotte, NC 2015-2016

Reach Lift Operator, International Paper, Charlotte, NC 2014-2015

Flatbed Driver / Loader, Western Express, Nashville, TN 2000-2014

Tractor Trailer Driver ADL American Driver Leasing LA, Cali

EDUCATION & TRAINING

OSHA Train the Trainer Certification, OSHA, Charlotte, NC

Previously Certified in Forklift Operation.

Truck Driver Training / Previously CDL A Licensed, Camino Real Trucking School,

El Monte, CA

High School Diploma, Crenshaw High School, Los Angeles, CA

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