Forklift Operator Material Handler

Ibn Traynham

***********@*****.*** 862-***-**** Tatamy, PA

SUMMARY

Seasoned Material Handler with 7 years' experience in forklift operation and shipping/receiving. Proficient in maintaining supply chain efficiency and production support across various industries. Seeking Forklift Operator role to leverage expertise in material handling and equipment operation. WORK EXPERIENCE

Bakerly Easton, PA

Material Handler/Forklift Operator Mar 2024 - Present

• Operate forklift to manage materials in the shipping and receiving department, ensuring timely distribution and circulation of raw materials.

• Maintain continuous production flow by efficiently supplying raw materials to various departments as required.

• Provide versatile assistance across the facility, responding to diverse operational needs to support team and process efficiency.

Aerotek/MC2 Pen Argyl, PA

Cabinet Maker/Structural Fabrication Dec 2023 - Dec 2023

• Assembled and crafted wooden and metal structures in accordance with design specifications to ensure accuracy and quality.

• Prepared completed structures for shipment, ensuring they met all safety and quality guidelines. Premier Staffing/Volvo Hagerstown, MD

Assembly Technician Nov 2023 - Nov 2023

• Assembled diesel engines with precision, ensuring adherence to stringent quality standards and contributing to the production goals of the assembly line.

• Provided cross-departmental support by skillfully operating a forklift, enhancing operational efficiency and internal logistics.

Coherent Easton, PA

Growth Operator Jul 2022 - Oct 2023

• Prepared raw materials and equipment for processing, ensuring optimal operation of furnaces, pumps, ovens, and vacuums.

• Documented process data meticulously in run sheets, databases, and notebooks, contributing to the integrity and traceability of production records.

• Conducted downstream processing, inspection, and preparation of batch lots, ensuring seamless transition of materials to production departments.

Nestle Waters Breinigsville, PA

Blowmold Tech/Production Tech Apr 2020 - May 2022

• Operated Blowmold machinery to ensure efficient production cycles and prepared orders for shipping in compliance with company standards.

• Managed material handling and inventory movement using a forklift, including the loading and unloading of trucks to maintain seamless warehouse operations.

Direct Millwork Washington, NJ

Shipping & Receiving/Forklift Operator Jun 2018 - Oct 2019

• Assembled a variety of exterior and interior doors, ensuring adherence to design specifications and quality standards.

• Managed forklift operations for material handling and loaded delivery trucks, providing support for delivery processes when required.

Empire Moulding Co. Allentown, PA

Shipping & Receiving Sep 2017 - Jul 2018

• Managed inventory by efficiently organizing and storing products, ensuring prompt order fulfillment and maintaining accurate stock levels.

• Facilitated shipping and receiving operations, including loading and unloading goods, to streamline cross-docking processes.

Amcor Rigid Plastics Allentown/Easton, PA

Machine Operator Assistant Jul 2017 - Jul 2017

• Assisted in the removal of full bins of finished product from the production line, ensuring efficient workflow and organization.

• Properly tagged completed items and prepared them for forklift retrieval, maintaining a clean and orderly production area.

Behr Process Corp Allentown, PA

Maintenance Jun 2017 - Jul 2017

• Assisted with production by collaborating with line machine operators, ensuring seamless workflow and operational efficiency.

• Conducted regular maintenance and promptly addressed spills, maintaining a clean and safe working environment. Pechter's Bakery Harrison, NJ

Porter/Maintenance Nov 2016 - Apr 2017

• Assisted the lead worker with operational tasks to ensure shift efficiency.

• Conducted maintenance and repairs to uphold facility standards and functionality during plant shutdowns. All Jays Warehouse Hillside, NJ

Forklift Operator Feb 2016 - Oct 2016

• Safely operated forklift to load and unload various trucks and trailers, ensuring the efficient handling of goods.

• Accurately picked and packed orders according to specifications, preparing them for timely pickup. EDUCATION

Essex County Vo-Tech High School

High School Diploma

Bloomfield, NJ, US

1994

CERTIFICATIONS

OSHA Forklift Certification

Forklift Certification

Driver's License

Pallet Jack Certification

SKILLS

Shipping • Receiving • OSHA Forklift Certification (8 Years) • Inventory Management • Preventive Maintenance • Installation • Raw Materials Processing • Furnaces • Loading/Unloading • Delivery Experience • Equipment Repairs

• Machine Operator • Forklift • Load & Unload • Plastics Blow Molding • Warehouse Experience • Carpentry/Home Improvement • Assembly • Organizational Skills • Leadership • Communication Skills • Computer Skills • English • Driving • Basic Math • Materials Handling • Manufacturing • Mechanical Knowledge • Technical Writing • Plastics Injection Molding • Industrial Equipment • Data Entry • Order Entry

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