ADAM TRISTAN
Houston, TX *****
**************@*****.*** / 713-***-****
SUMMARY
Reliable and hardworking Forklift Driver with security clearance and 7 years in forklift operation. Accustomed to intense and prolonged physical labor, as well as meeting tight shipping deadlines. Focused on safety and quality service in shipping and receiving and forklift operation. Dedicated to upholding the highest standards of professionalism on the job. Current HAACP certification. Results-oriented Forklift Driver skilled in operating a wide range of warehouse equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Organized Material Handler skilled in safely and efficiently moving materials in high-volume warehouse environments. Strong knowledge of inventory management and shipping and receiving procedures. Ambitious and hardworking with 7 years of industry experience.
SKILLS
Customer service-oriented
Deadline-driven
Material sourcing and distribution
Certified forklift operator
Manufacturing and warehouse procedures
Physically fit and agile
Material handling
Materials movement
Certified Pallet Jack Operator
Stock allocation
Basic math aptitude
Staging and sorting
Palletizer
Safety awareness
Loading and unloading
Route planning
Shipping coordination
Data evaluation
Analytical
Communication
Computer skills
Materials transport
EXPERIENCE
Boat Rigger / Royal White Construction - Houston, TX 07/2022 - Current Maintained heavy equipment in good working order to handle loading needs. Signaled and verbally directed workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to protect workers and materials. Transported materials, tools and machines to installation sites. Conducted frequent safety evaluations on rigging equipment. Unloaded materials and arranged in specific locations. Shipping and Receiving Clerk / Pharos Marine Automatic Power - Houston, TX 02/2021 - 07/2022 Prepared and processed shipping documents, including work and shipping orders, route materials and bills of lading.
Collaborated with carrier representatives to determine receipt methods and make special delivery arrangements. Input weights, charges, discrepancies and other data. Coordinated with carrier representatives to arrange and issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials. Operated lift and hand trucks to transfer materials to and from target areas. Determined best shipping method for materials, considering shipping procedures, routes and rates. AT
Dock Worker (Part Time) / Estes Express - Houston, TX 08/2021 - 11/2021 Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area. Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes. Reported safety and quality issues to management.
Consistently met deadlines for loading trailers to meet departure deadlines. Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items. Transported, loaded, unloaded and stacked materials. Validated packing slips, ship tickets and other delivery documentation. Collaborated in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity. Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets, skids and boxes and secured material for transport to designated areas.
Tracked parcel movement using hand-held scanners and daily production sheets to keep records accurate. Opened and inspected containers to prepare for loading and unloading. Used electric forklifts and electric pallets to safely move pallets of merchandise. Operated forklifts, pallet jacks and semi-trucks as part of cargo transfer operations. Warehouse Associate / Carrier Enterprise - Houston, TX 07/2020 - 02/2021 Tracked inventory, conducted cycle counts and audits and resolved issues to maintain accurate records. Attached identifying tag or labels to materials or marked information on cases, bales, or other containers. Inspected and moved products to designated areas in warehouse. Unloaded cargo with mechanized equipment to enable receipt of pre-ordered inventory. Identified safety hazards and notified management to determine proper resolution of issues. Forklift Operator / Goodman Manufacturing Company - Houston, TX 04/2015 - 07/2020 Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials. Tagged unmarked merchandise with item number.
Received and assembled new equipment according to manufacturer instructions. Inspected lifts before usage to prevent damage to goods being lifted. Contributed to profitability by training new employees on safe, efficient use of forklift equipment and through troubleshooting machines to maintain optimal performance and limit overtime cost. Organized warehouse inventory according to warehouse plan. Packed merchandise into boxes and containers to prepare for safe shipment. Cleaned and stored all equipment at end of each shift. Operated equipment with focus on safety and efficiency. Promoted efficient use of space by packing waste down with bucket. Moved goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs. Complied with OSHA regulations, company policies and protocols to maintain safe and efficient operations. Transported goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations. Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes. Warehouse Associate / Elliot Electric - Houston, TX 04/2013 - 05/2015 Maintained accurate order and shipment forms and inventory documentation to facilitate timely material flow. Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers. Navigated powered lift trucks safely to move items throughout warehouse and reduce injury risk. Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database to enable efficient order processing and fulfillment.
Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis to transport items to proper warehouse locations. Unloaded freight using pallet jacks to transport heavy items to locations in warehouse. Received, stored and shipped goods and materials.
Moved boxes, containers and pallets with special-purpose equipment to meet demanding production targets. Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of specific issues requiring replacement. Organized and positioned product cases in produce warehouse and walk-in cooler. Tracked inventory, conducted cycle counts and audits and resolved issues to maintain accurate records. Club Rewind / Cyfair School district - Houston, TX 01/2011 - 04/2013 Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service. Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines. Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work. Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings. EDUCATION AND TRAINING
High School Diploma 06/2011
Jersey Village High School - Houston, TX