Forklift Operator Material Handler
Resume:
Richard Oakley
Moravian Falls, NC *****
*******************@***********.***
Seasoned Forklift/Material Handler offering 20+ years of experience in transport of goods, order completion, and shipping protocol in busy environments. Knowledgeable of quality assurance requirements and with the interpersonal skills useful in this position. Comfortable with shipping/receiving and tracking technologies within the warehouse environment. Skilled in storage protocols and inventory counts. Desires stable position with company with long-term potential
Work Experience
Machine Operator / Line Leader/Forklift Operator
Lydech Thermal Acoustical - Hamptonville, NC
April 2023 to March 2024
Responsible for operating the AMS line machine. Responsible for leading the other employees on the line. Also responsible for all paperwork and data entry for the line. Forklift operation as needed. Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Workforce Unlimited/Lydall Thermal Acoustical - Hamptonville, NC October 2022 to April 2023
Used forklift to move finished goods to assembly or shipping lanes. Also used forklift to move rolls of metal and empty bins to machines. Also responsible for emptying scrap hoppers among other assigned duties. Cure Press Operator
Michelin North America - Norwood, NC
August 2022 to October 2022
Loading and unloading machines to cure airplane tires. Using hoist to move tires in and out of machines. Machine Operator/Line Leader/Forklift Operator
Lydech Thermal Acoustical - Hamptonville, NC
December 2020 to August 2022
Responsible for machine operation, also responsible for 2 to 3 other employees working on the line. Responsible for all paperwork and computer work. Drove forklift as needed. Also operated overhead crane.
Machine Operator
Resource Mfg./Lydall, Inc - Yadkinville, NC
December 2019 to December 2020
Operated Verson press to build car heat shield parts. Drive forklift to secure needed materials for operations. Maintained press in working order with assistance from mechanics. Performed inventory counts. Monitored parts for quality prior to shipping Machine Operator
Hire Dynamics/Framewright - Hickory, NC
September 2019 to December 2019
Operated saw to cut parts for furniture. Accurate measurement of parts and utilization of gigs for parts. Maintained saw in working order with assistance from mechanics. Performed inventory counts. Monitored parts for quality and preparation for shipping
Logistics Inventory Specialist
XPO - Lenoir, NC
June 2019 to September 2019
Assessed current inventories and brought in supplies to keep stock within optimal levels for expected demands. Maintained an accurate log of discrepancies pertaining to damaged packages. Performed scheduled inventory counts and supply audits. Assessed delivered contents against original orders. Forklift Operator Material Handler
Williams Sonoma, Inc - Claremont, NC
April 2019 to June 2019
Loaded, unloaded, transported, and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment, including forklifts, turret trucks and pallet jacks. Documented weight and destination production data in detailed daily logs for management review Material Handler
Kontane Logistics Inc. - Statesville, NC
November 2018 to March 2019
Operated Forklift, Walkie Rider and Turret truck to pull orders for shipping and load and unload trucks. Operated Crane equipment while observing standard safety procedures. Reviewed inventory reports and activity to ensure correct documentation. Transported and organized inventory to ensure efficient location of merchandise
Material Handler/Grounds Worker
Workforce Unlimited Shipper - Mount Airy, NC
January 2017 to November 2018
Operated large ground keeping equipment. Handled chemicals for weed killing. Assisted other maintenance personnel with various repairs and improvements. Directed materials routing by preparing accurate shipping orders and bills of lading. Promoted inventory accuracy and proper records management by comparing shipment contents with paperwork. Organized product locations and coordinated movements between receiving, storage and shipping Picker
Amesbury Truth Shipping - Statesville, NC
March 2016 to July 2017
Pick, palletize and shrink wrap orders to be shipped. Using a handheld RF Scanner to scan parts for shipment Operating a Forklift while pulling orders for shipment. Loading trucks for orders to be shipped. Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to appropriate areas for further processing QA Technician/Shipping & Receiving
Insteel Wire Products Co - Mount Airy, NC
January 2014 to May 2016
Operating a Forklift up to 40,000 lbs. Load / Unload Trucks. Create truck bills, ensured load matched the truck bill and entered data into computer. Check Quality Control Lab for cleanliness and safety violations. Monitor wire at every machine in plant multiple times each shift to ensure wire met quality standards for all orders. Order Picker, Forklift/Equipment Operator
Work Force Carolina Inc. - Mount Airy, NC
October 2011 to January 2014
Pulled and put away single case. Operated warehouse equipment to reduce risk of accidents and malfunctions. Monitored aisles and floor areas for neatness and organization to enable forklifts to effectively operate throughout warehouse. Used forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks and overhead cranes to move items throughout facility
Education
DIPLOMA
North Surry High School Mount Airy - Mount Airy, NC August 1983 to June 1988
Skills
• Order Picker
• Materials Handling
• Shipping & Receiving
• Warehouse Experience
• Pallet Jack
• Crane
• RF Scanner
• Quality Assurance
• Reach Truck
• Freight Experience
• Packaging
• Manufacturing
• Forklift
• Logistics
• Forklift
• Load & unload
• Freight
• Manufacturing
• Quality control
• Lean
• Typing
• Quality assurance
• Leadership
• Heavy lifting
• Mechanical knowledge
• Logistics
• Warehouse experience
• Materials handling
• Pallet jack
• Shipping & receiving
• Records management
• Crane
• Driving
• Order picking
• RF scanner
• Reach truck
• Micrometer
• Basic math
• Landscape maintenance
• Team management
• Sales
Certifications and Licenses
Forklift Certification
Overhead Crane Certification
Driver's License
July 2023 to July 2031
Non-CDL Class C
Pallet Jack Certification
CDL C
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