Forklift Operator Workplace Safety

Christopher Bailey

706-***-**** *****************.******@*****.*** Jackson, GA 30233

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Reliable, productive, conscious and collaborative Forklift Operator with 5+ years of experience skillfully lifting and moving materials using the most appropriate equipment for the task and following best safety practices. Experience serving as a lead and key contributor in warehouse environments. Discovers ways to increase client satisfaction while saving company dollars and increasing workplace safety.

EXPERIENCE

Shift Lead 09/2022 – present NFI Industrial, McDonough

Facilitate pre-shift meetings daily discussing safety, productivity and distribute work assignments. Assess order instructions and determine appropriate equipment best suited for each assignment. Loaded and unloaded building material into storage facilities and semi-trailer trucks. Verified order accuracy prior to loading material for transport; identified inconsistency prior to transporting large load. Main contributor in notifying management of damaged material, reducing client complaints by 20%. Routinely inspect material-handling equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, power conveyors and AGVs (Automated Guide Vehicles) to proactively address potential mechanical issues.

Forklift Operator 03/2021-09/2022 GFA, McDonough, GA

Clamp operator for heavy materials, order fulfillment and prepare for shipping. Unloading materials and merchandise from incoming trucks and stacking them to assigned storage aisles, Locating, and moving stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment, identifying damages, reporting shortages or quality deficiencies.

Forklift Operator 01/2020-03/2021

Gilmore Warehouse, Perry, GA

Carefully loaded, transported and unloaded boxes weighing up to 150 pounds each, using hand trucks, trans-stackers and forklifts. Identified, documented and notified Inspection Manager of inbound and outbound merchandise packaging damage and patterns. Revised equipment and machinery maintenance log template and trained warehouse employees on proper documentation techniques

SKILLS

Safety standards, equipment maintenance and inspections.

EDUCATION

Business Management 1997-1998

Lawson State Community College

CERTIFICATIONS

●Certified Forklift Operator

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