Forklift Operator Material Handler

Gregory N. Tate

Cell: 708-***-****

*******@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Forklift Operator seeking to take the next career step with a respected organization. Skilled in operating heavy machinery to transport materials within warehouses with the ability to perform preventative and reparative maintenance on industrial equipment to sustain warehouse operations. CORE QUALIFICATIONS:

● Warehouse Operations

● Heavy Equipment and Machinery

● Inventory Management

● Safety Management

● Forklift certified on sit down, standup, and Reach truck

● Hi-Low/Cherry Picker and EPJ certified

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Neovia Logistic (Caterpillar)

Forklift Operator/Rigger

March 2021- Jan 2023

● International loading and shipping of heavy cargo.

● Pull and prepare products for shipment ensuring the exact number and types of product is loaded.

● Verify load accuracy; check the load count, stability, and product damage; report variances as necessary. DOT

Material Handler

April 2019- Jan 2021

● Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using various types of forklifts or other power equipment 80% of specified shift.

● Pull and prepare products for shipment ensuring the exact number and types of product is loaded.

● Keep appropriate records and reports for inventory accuracy.

● Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.

● Verify load accuracy; check the load count, stability, and product damage; report variances as necessary.

● Change the equipment battery of the LP tank and monitor power source as necessary.

● Maintain the warehouse’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.

● Assist in physical inventories.

● Complete daily inspection of equipment.

DHL

Forklift Operator

June 2017- January 2019

● Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using various types of forklifts or other power equipment 80% of specified shift.

● Pull and prepare products for shipment ensuring the exact number and types of product is loaded.

● Keep appropriate records and reports for inventory accuracy.

● Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.

● Verify load accuracy; check the load count, stability, and product damage; report variances as necessary.

● Change the equipment battery of the LP tank and monitor the power source as necessary.

● Maintain the warehouse’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.

● Assist in physical inventories.

● Complete daily inspection of equipment.

Lead Point/Homewood Disposal

Sorter

Apr.2016 - June 2017

● Hand sorting recyclable materials on a moving conveyor belt.

● Maintain a minimum of 60 picks per minute.

● Removing materials to prevent contamination of recyclable products.

● Maintain a functional and safe work area.

Target

Stocker

Nov.2014-Apr.2016

● Replenished and stocked product and merchandise.

● Tracked and maintained inventory.

● Scanned items for tracking purposes and additional ordering.

● Provided customer service when needed.

● Maintained store cleanliness.

● Coordinated workflow.

● Conducted training for new department employees.

● Acted as back up for department team lead as needed.

● Performed additional duties in the Shipping/Receiving, and Conditions/Data Entry departments. EDUCATION:

Olivet Nazarene University May 2001

Bachelors of Science, Criminal Justice

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