Forklift Loader Operator

Cindy Smith

WALKERTON, Indiana *****-**** 1-574-***-**** ***********@*****.***

Skills

Polishing Work

Machinery Operations

Visual Inspections

Power and Hand Tools

Safe Machine Operation

Experience

PRODUCTION LINE WORKER 05/2023 - 01/2023

Maax - Plymouth, Indiana

Removed scratches and imperfections to improve product quality. Attached identification labels to finished packaged items or stamped lot number and shipping destination information on containers.

Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy. Hand-assembled needed parts with bolts and screws. Separated products according to weight, grade and size of material to produce final product. Maintained work area safety and appearance, focusing on safety, organization and cleanliness. Assembled component parts of items and completed hand-finishing of final products. Sorted product components on work tables to maintain maximum organization and productivity. Used mathematics skills to calculate material consumption, hourly rates and relevant assembly details. Measured and weighed items to meet quality standards and prevent waste. Supported QA measures by inspecting items and removing defective elements. Used company tracking system to locate and pick merchandise to fulfill daily customer orders. Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand. Boxed, labeled and moved items to keep production lines moving swiftly. Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items. Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items. Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs. Monitored production line, watching for pile-ups or jams. Classified defects from finished orders for record tracking and statistics. Assembled components into finished product and performed quality inspection to clear for shipment. Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments. Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management. Measured and graded batches of raw materials to feed into production machinery. Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements. Prepared for work to be completed by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications and part lists. Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch. Contributed to team-based environment to maintain line productivity and meet expected deadlines. FORKLIFT LOADER OPERATOR 03/2000 - 12/2010

Modern Door - Walkerton, Indiana

Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance. Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies. Prepared finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling and packing product. Followed safe practices to mix and apply chemicals. Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work. Followed maps and GPS systems to promptly complete tasks. Estimated weights, heights and centers of balance to make precise placements. Inspected product load for accuracy to foster timely and complete delivery. Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer. Squared stacked displayed materials for safe and orderly conditions. Noted and recorded receipt of materials on drivers' paperwork. Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.

Signaled workers to discharge, dump or level materials. Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items. Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks. Visually assessed materials for conformance to quality standards and shipping orders, removing nonconforming products and reporting for further action.

Reported safety and quality issues to management.

Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries. Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear. Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads. Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.

Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash. Employed hand signals to communicate effectively with coworkers operating transport vehicles and direct movements from floor.

Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes. Accurately measured and recorded product weight, dimensions or other production data for use in tag and label creation.

Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment. Performed inspections and made repairs on tractors. Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations. Scheduled or performed needed maintenance on equipment to promote longevity of use. Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas. Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods. Tracked materials moved for stocking purposes and to complete logs for management. Positioned lifting devices to secure material or products for transport to designated areas. Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements. Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material. Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials. Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area. Weighed materials or products to record data on tags or labels. LEAD SHIPPER 03/1983 - 07/1997

Plyco - Luzerne, Michigan

Prepared packages for shipping and determined most economical shipping methods. Obtained required documentation to process shipments and support movement. Requisitioned and stored shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock. Used vendor knowledge to determine shipping procedures, routes and rates. Directed warehouse team in stocking merchandise, pulling orders and setting up loads. Compared and verified identifying information of outgoing shipments. Monitored merchandise received and shipped from facility in computer system. Tracked inventory levels, handling aspects of shipping and receiving and kept accurate records. Rejected deliveries containing damaged items or shortages and corresponded with shipper to rectify issues. Organized deliveries by sorting and stocking receivables Logged inbound and outbound discrepancies for wrong products, incorrect quantities and damages. Checked items to be shipped against work orders to confirm correct quantities, destination and routing. Prepared documentation to track and report on damaged or missing items. Examined shipment contents and compare with manifests, invoices or orders to verify accuracy. Troubleshot issues related to shipping and receiving in compliance with corporate procedures. Education and Training

Mason - Erie Michigan GED

07/1982

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