Forklift Operator Warehouse Associate

Chris Powell

Houston, TX ***** • 775-***-**** • ***********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Proactive Warehouse Associate recognized for 3 years of hands-on experience in shipping and receiving freight and picking and pulling stock. Expertise in wrapping, boxing, labeling and maintaining logs. Strong, robust and comfortable lifting up to 100 pounds at once. Skilled at working efficiently, correctly and quickly.

Skills

Product Packaging

Shelving and Storage

Pricing Inquiries and Validation

Stockroom Maintenance

Forklift Operator/Maintenance

Material Handler

Pick/Pack

Inventory Control

Shipping/Receiving

Cross Dock

Machine Operator

Palletizer

Work History

Warehouse Associate, 03/2019 to 02/2021

Ontrac – Reno, Nevada

Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.

Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading.

Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.

Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.

Operated forklifts to transfer inventory to and from target destinations.

Machine Operator, 02/2017 to 05/2019

Scougal Rubber – Reno, Nevada

Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.

Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.

Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.

Followed tooling instructions and product specifications to determine and implement operational sequences.

Dismantled machinery to access, remove and replace worn components and keep production within optimal tolerances.

Caregiver, 11/2016 to 01/2018

Henson Family Services – Reno, Nevada

Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.

Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.

Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.

Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.

Education

Bachelor of Arts: Journalism

Milwaukee Area Technical College - Milwaukee, WI

Associate of Arts: Mass Communication

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

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