ROBERT WARD
Sparks, NV ***** 775-***-**** *******@*****.***
Summary
Observant forklift operator with experience supporting material and inventory operations. Practiced in securing large loads to minimize damage. Physically fit and reliable with superior work ethic and commitment to supporting team needs. Trained in warehouse operations and safety.
Skills
electric extended fork pallet jack
Inventory reporting
RF scanner
Certified forklift operator
OSHA training
Flatbeds and utility beds
Basic math aptitude
BOL knowledge
Equipment operations
Loading and unloading
Warehouse Management
Swinglift operator
Experience
Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator Oct 2022 to Feb 2023 Lgs staffing Reno, NV
Operated forklift to transport goods throughout warehouse. Located, pulled and prepared orders.
Organized warehouse and arranged items following procedures and safety rules. Boxed, labeled and added shrink wrapping to items. Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work. Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials. Forklift Operator Jun 1998 to Jun 2021
Express Personnel Reno, NV
Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to g
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Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked daily logs for management review.
Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items. Loaded and unloaded product from flat beds and box trailers. Used loaders, hand trucks, forklifts and cranes.
Organized stockyard to maximize product loading and unloading. Sous Chef Apr 2018 to Jan 2020
Nugget casino Sparks, NV
Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments. Performed as head chef to maintain team productivity and restaurant quality. Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
Oversaw kitchen employee scheduling to meet coverage needs and avoid wasted labor.
Exc Chef Oct 2013 to Aug 2015
Stockmensand commerical casino Elko, NV
Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
Oversaw hiring, training and development of kitchen employees. Researched, developed and introduced menu concepts with creation of new recipes. Considered seasonal product pricing and availability in development of promotional dishes and menu selections.
Forklift Operator Jun 2011 to Feb 2013
Cat Logistics Elko, NV
Consistently met deadlines for loading trailers to meet departure deadlines. Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items. Transferred finished goods and products to holding and loading areas. Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator
Surge staffing Reno, NV
Operated forklift to transport goods throughout warehouse. Located, pulled and prepared orders.
Organized warehouse and arranged items following procedures and safety rules. Staged goods in loading dock area.
Education and Training
Culinary Arts
Art Insitute of San Fransico San Fransico