Forklift Operator Des Moines

Lakennija Brooks

Des Moines, IA *****

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

+1-678-***-****

Work Experience

Forklift Operator

Behr Paint Company-McDonough, GA

January 2024 to March 2025

• Operated forklift to safely and efficiently move materials, products, and equipment

• Loaded and unloaded trucks, ensuring proper placement of items to prevent damage

• Maintained accurate inventory records by properly documenting incoming and outgoing shipments

• Utilized handheld scanners or computer systems to track inventory movement within the warehouse

• Communicated effectively with supervisors and coworkers regarding daily tasks and priorities

• Operated various types of forklifts, such as sit-down, stand-up, reach truck, or clamp truck based on job requirements

• Safely transported materials between different areas of the warehouse without any incidents

• Collaborated with team members to meet daily production goals by prioritizing tasks effectively

• Inspected incoming shipments for accuracy in quantity and quality before storing them in designated locations

• Maintained cleanliness of work area by organizing supplies, removing debris, and disposing waste properly

Forklift Operator/Order Puller

Peet's Coffee & Tea-East Point, GA

January 2022 to January 2024

• Efficiently picked and packed customer orders according to order specifications

• Received, inspected, and documented incoming shipments of merchandise

• Created standard operating procedures (SOPs) for shipping processes to ensure consistency and accuracy across the team

• Led a team of XX associates in achieving daily productivity targets while maintaining high-quality standards

Warehouse Associate

McNaughton-McKay Electric Company-Norcross, GA

March 2016 to January 2022

• Received, inspected, and documented incoming shipments of products

• Efficiently organized and maintained inventory in accordance with company standards

• Utilized forklifts and other equipment to safely transport materials within the warehouse

• Accurately picked and packed orders for shipment, ensuring proper labeling and documentation

• Collaborated with team members to complete daily tasks in a timely manner

• Implemented a barcode scanning system that increased order processing speed by XX%

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve customer inquiries or complaints regarding product availability or delivery status

• Performed regular quality checks on products to ensure they met specifications Education

General educational development

DMACC - Des Moines, IA

January 2001 to February 2001

Skills

• Clamp Truck Experience

• Reach Truck

• Shipping & Receiving

• Materials Handling

• Cherry picker

• RF Scanner

• Warehouse Experience

• Packaging

• Order Picking

• Inventory Control

• Forklift

• Pallet Jack

• Load & Unload

• Delivery Driver Experience

Certifications and Licenses

Forklift Certification

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