Forklift Operator Driver

CHARLES DAVIS Frankfort, Illinois *****

Telephone: 708-***-****

Email: *******@*****.***

Dear Hiring Administrator:

Please accept the attached résumé as my expressed interest in joining your team of lift truck operators and/or material handlers. I am certain that my extensive warehousing and distribution experience will be an asset to achieving your goals for accurate and efficient shipping/receiving and inventory control. My background combines experience in forklift driving, general warehousing, inventory control and material handling within high-volume facilities. Through this experience, I have been instrumental for smooth and safe operations for my employers. I specialize in maintaining efficient operations and motivating my co-workers to perform at optimum levels. My experience in the workplace has taught me the art of dealing with all types of personalities and situations. Now, I am ready to apply these energies and abilities to a position for an organization such as yours, and I have several professional attributes you may find worthwhile, such as:

• Excellent organizational skills; able to efficiently accomplish goals, prioritize tasks and meet new challenges in a fast-paced environment.

• Responsible and dependable; experienced in meeting deadlines and learning new skills quickly. I have a record of successfully training others to do the same.

• Motivated, positive personality; often inspiring others to produce their best work through a participative and proactive approach to work. Realizing that this brief summary cannot provide all the information you will need, I welcome the opportunity to speak with you personally. Thank you for your consideration. Kind regards,

Charles Davis

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CHARLES DAVIS

Frankfort, Illinois 60423 • 708-***-**** • *******@*****.*** PROFILE

Reliable forklift driver and warehousing professional; maintains a proven record of integrity.

Safe, productive operator: experience with material handling and warehousing equipment.

Thorough and efficient; highly competitive with coworkers to perform at a superior level.

Proficient in assembly, distribution, order filling, logistics, warehousing and quality control.

Excellent physical condition; keeps self fit and able to move heavy items without tiring. EXPERIENCE

GRACE GRYCZEWSKI, Frankfort, Illinois 6/2007-Present Building Manager

Coordinate all maintenance priorities for a residential apartment complex. Responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance, repairs, upgrades and improvements of all building systems and grounds.

• Perform maintenance and scheduled/unscheduled repairs on electrical, plumbing and other areas.

• Build tenant relationships to ensure prompt assessment and resolution of maintenance issues. DOLLAR TREE FAMILY DOLLAR, Joliet, Illinois 3/2019-3/2023 Forklift Operator

Loaded, unloaded and inspected incoming deliveries of general retail merchandise, and transported products to the correct departments throughout the warehouse.

• Verified all incoming freight against invoices or purchase orders, ensuring all deliveries included the right items and quantity and were in good condition.

• Safely operated a stand-up forklift and reach truck to deliver products to the correct departments; stocked and shelved all other equipment, materials and supplies.

• Ensured adherence to all health and safety regulations; inspected forklifts/reach trucks for safety hazards and maintenance needs; maintained proper application of all PPE. G&D INTEGRATED, Loves Park, Illinois 2/2018-3/2019 Forklift Operator

Efficiently fulfilled customer orders by using RF (radio frequency) scanners and electric forklifts to retrieve, pack and distribute products.

• Delivered items to correct areas; stocked and shelved all other equipment, materials and supplies; marked stock items, attaching any required paperwork.

• Practiced safe machinery and forklift driving techniques; maintained the warehouse in a safe, clean and orderly condition.

AMAZON FULFILLMENT CENTER, Joliet, Illinois 6/2017-2/2018 Line Worker

Efficiently packed products within a large distribution center to fulfill online orders, averaging 50 or more boxes per hour while maintaining adherence to quality and safety guidelines.

• Removed boxes/totes from conveyors, scanned for contents and ensured order-picking accuracy.

• Wrapped and packaged merchandise into boxes and prepared labels.

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B.C. FORWARD, INC., Chicago, Illinois 1/2017-5/2017 CHARTWELL STAFFING SOLUTIONS, Cicero, Illinois 4/2016-9/2016 Temporary Worker

Completed multiple assignments as a certified forklift driver, picker and packer within various local warehouses and distribution centers.

• Loaded and unloaded totes, bags, drums and several different-sized boxes using a sit-down propane forklift.

• Maintained an orderly and safe work environment; ensured compliance with mandated operating procedures/standard operating procedures (SOPs).

SAVERS THRIFT STORE, Bellwood, Illinois 6/2013-9/2015 Warehouse Manager

Provide leadership, training and direction for a team of warehouse associates. Responsible for daily scheduling, planning and coordination of all receiving and inventory management to maximize efficiency, safety, cost-effectiveness and customer satisfaction. DAVIS STAFFING, INC., Olympia Fields, Illinois 12/2011-6/2012 STAFFMARK, Bolingbrook, Illinois 6/2007-8/2009

Temporary Worker

Fulfilled several temporary assignments within manufacturing and distribution facilities, operating forklifts and cherry pickers to move both materials and products to meet time-critical orders. TRI-STATE CUT STONE & BRICK, Frankfort, Illinois 5/2005-6/2007 Forklift Operator

Loaded and unloaded vans and flatbed trucks using a forklift; stacked and wrapped pallets for transportation; maintained warehouse inventory and performed minor maintenance on forklifts. G.O. FITZ, Tinley Park, Illinois 4/1997-4/2002

Professional Disk Jockey

Operated DJ equipment to play music for various nightlife events, utilizing expert sound production and mixing aptitude, along with public speaking skills to facilitate fun and memorable events. EDUCATION

COLON HIGH SCHOOL, Colon, Michigan

High School Diploma

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