Forklift Operator Driver

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aron Redding

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757-***-**** • ************@*****.***

Professional Profile

Motivated, dependable Forklift Operator specializing in forklift operating and general labor experience. Eager to bring efficient and accurate production to a growing company in need of top-level support. Committed to providing high levels of production, with outstanding communication skills, providing Occupational and Health Safety Standards, and believing in companies’ mission. Excellent organization and relationship building skills. Committed and highly adaptable individual noted to as a model team player who is willing to assist when and where needed.

Highlights

Certified Forklift Driver

Problem Solver

Time Management

Inventory Management

Strong leadership skills

Clear communication written and oral

Safety Management

Knowledge of Heavy Equipment and Machinery

Excellent organization skills

Attentive Listener

Experience

12/2015 – Present Cloverleaf Suffolk, VA

Receiving/Unloading Forklift Driver

Routed incoming and outgoing shipments using dollies, high-reach forklifts, and other moving

equipment to transport shipments from the loading dock and around the stock room.

Stacked merchandise on both partial and full pallets to ensure proper and safe delivery.

Drop pallet off in shipping area for proper audit; also, load and unload trailers.

Responsible for tagging, labeling, and inputting products using Radio Frequency (RF) equipment.

Safely and efficiently handle all cartons for production to minimize damage and accurate shipping.

Verified proper temperature levels on all inbound merchandise requiring refrigeration.

Work in cold storage area to locate selected products from storage to fulfill specific routes per pick sheet.

08/2014– 12/2015 Target Distribution Center Suffolk, VA Forklift Operator

Operate sit down and stand up forklifts and pallets with 0% incident rate.

Responsible for locating selected products from storage to fulfill specific routes per pick sheet.

Responsible for verifying merchandise documentation, label, and record for incoming and outgoing merchandise by part and quantity by utilizing Radio Frequency (RF) equipment.

Interpret warehouse documents to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed by using a cherry picker or stand-up forklift.

Open incoming shipments and place merchandise on racks or shelves according to predetermined sequence.

Follow all of Targets guidelines and safety regulations

01/2014– 07/2014 High Liner Foods Newport News, VA Forklift Operator

Responsible for reading and understanding the Operating Procedure Manuals (OPM’s) and Work Instructions (WI’s).

Operate stand up or sit-down forklift to load and unload trucks and place material in bulk storage and/or racks, following OSHA, HCCP, and GMP regulations.

Check for damaged goods, verified quantity and quality of order, and verified items received with purchase order.

Responsible for cutting cores to tolerance, labeling material properly, and inspecting shipping material.

Responsible for shipping and pulling inventory in FIFO order, and use computerized system to verify.

Assist with material hold/quarantine process as needed and requested.

Routed incoming and outgoing shipments using dollies, forklifts, and other moving equipment to transport shipments from the loading dock and around the stock room.

Education and Certifications

05/2001 Glasgow High School Diploma Awarded Newark, DE

12/2013 B&B Forklift Safety Training Forklift Certification Awarded Rawlings, VA

07/2014 High Liner Foods Forklift Certification Awarded Newport News, VA

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