Michael Kirkland
Walnut Creek, CA *****
*********.**@*****.***
Obtained a secure position as a Forklift Operator with four (4) years experience. Proceeded with Quality Control with (5) years experience. Willing to work flexible schedules, in fast-paced environments. Used my transferrable skills to reach growth potential and became an asset to a strong agency.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Henkel - Bay Point, CA
December 2022 to Present
Ships and receives items, pulls orders and verifies type and quantity of ordered items. Issues and delivers items, and performs housekeeping activities in the warehouse. Maintains records or files of information related to inventory, equipment or other items.
Medical Device Assembler
Fresenius Medical Care - Concord, CA
August 2022 to Present
Performed various manufacturing tasks which include product assembly, equipment operation, material movement, equipment setup and adjustments, assemblers. The machines I was working with required me to use tools such as a hand drill, screw drivers, and Allen ranch tools, after the machine was disassembled I have to login into the computer and enter in the information into this program of what parts was being taking off of the machines. After taking apart the machine I would have to place it in a box and sign off on a form and send it over to another department so It can go under review to get rebuilt.
(Corrugator Operator/Forklift Operator) Responsibilities Georgia-Pacific Corporation - San Leandro, CA
January 2019 to March 2022
Responsible for making sure the production line was running smooth, meeting the target met for shipments to be delivered.
Keeping documentations on every load that was shipped out, closely monitoring and examining each material during during the entire production process. Used tools and statistical software to quickly identify defective material on production lines. Report to manager or supervisor when there was a defect in the material on the production lines. Shut down lines immediately if there was any signs of to many defects in the materials being packaged for delivery.
After one year Working within the same company I was giving the opportunity to apply for a forklift operator: As a forklift operator, Unload deliveries from outside of trucks, place deliveries in warehouse according to the isle they needed to be placed in. Added new materials to assembly line where they where packaged for shipment, once materials was properly packaged and documented, our duty was to check each load before loading on to trucks to make sure the documents match address that Load was being shipped to.
Forklift Operator
Serena & Lily - Richmond, CA
January 2018 to December 2019
(Forklift/Warehouse
Tech) Responsibilities: Forklift operator - Shipping and receiving, pulling orders, data entry of inventory, order pull/packing, process returns, report generation, quality control, filling requisitions. Keep warehouse clean and free from safety hazards.
Forklift Operator
Abimar Foods Inc. - Abilene, TX
January 2015 to December 2017
- Inspect trucks that come to docks -Tag and date new inventory - Unload and load merchandise from trucks -Make sure warehouse is safe and organized at all times.
(Inventory
Genesis Water Company - Cleveland, OH
January 2011 to December 2014
shipping, receiving) Responsibilities: Load/unload Trucks with New water Containers - Document orders and payments - Maintain a high level of customer service - Operate Microsoft Office.
(Office Assistant) Responsibilities:
Delta Bay Mortgage of Pittsburg - CA
January 2009 to December 2011
Front desk assistance, filing and processing papers - Set up monthly general cleaning schedules for front office - Maintain constant check for service standards - Kept updates of heavily booked dates availability and conditions.
Education
G.E.D in Real Estate Sales
Cisco College Abilene
2009
Skills
• Forklift Driver
• Ability to work safely and efficiently with Safety courses through OSHA
• Good Communication Skills
• Strong Team Player
• Quality Inspection of Pallets
• Microsoft Intermediate Proficiency
• Typing
• Organizational Skills
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs.
• Pallet Jack
• Order Picker
• Shipping & Receiving
• Microsoft Word
• Warehouse Experience
• Order Picking
• RF Scanner
• Office Administration
• Packaging
• Manufacturing
• English
• Quality control (5 years)
• SAS
• Quality Assurance
• Assembly
• Machining
• Statistical Software
• Calibration
• Reach truck
• Materials Handling
• Load & Unload
• SAP
• SPSS
Certifications and Licenses
Forklift Certification
Additional Information
Quality Control Inspector