Ferdinand Matlock
Denver, CO *****
*.***********@*****.***
Summary
Cooperative Forklift Operator with 10 years of experience lifting and carrying heavy loads using warehouse equipment. Qualified to operate various classes of forklifts and practiced in wide range of heavy equipment. Talented problem-solver with strong ethics, integrity and relationship-building abilities.
Experience
August 2022-April 2025
Den Col Metal
Denver CO
Machine Operator
Cut metal on a machine called a Plate Master
All different sizes and shapes.
March 2019 - August 2022
CEVA Logistics Inc. - Denver, CO
Forklift Operator
Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
Reported safety and quality issues to management.
Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
Squared stacked displayed materials for safe and orderly conditions.
Operated power materi theal handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
Troubleshot problems to resolve equipment issues.
Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
Prepared finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling and packing product.
Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
Tracked materials moved for stocking purposes and to complete logs for management.
June 2017 - May 2019
Boulder Brands - Denver, CO
Forklift Operator
Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials. 6
Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
Reported safety and quality issues to management.
Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
Squared stacked displayed materials for safe and orderly conditions.
Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
Troubleshot problems to resolve equipment issues.
Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
Prepared finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling and packing product.
Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
October 2014 - November 2017
Winn Supply - Denver, CO
Forklift Operator
Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
Reported safety and quality issues to management.
Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
Squared stacked displayed materials for safe and orderly conditions.
Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
Troubleshot problems to resolve equipment issues.
Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
Prepared finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling and packing product.
Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
Education and Training
June 1990
Thomas Jefferson High School Denver, CO
High School Diploma