ANDREW LONG
Overland Park, KS ***** 913-***-**** ***************@*****.***
Professional Summary
I have always been a go getter with safety and accuracy first and foremost! My dad instilled in me at a very young age the motto: If you can't do it right the first time you sure don't have the time to do it a second time, meaning my main focus is learning as much about the job as I can so I can do it safe, efficient, and accurately every time! I have done a wide variety of jobs fine tuning my skills and interests to place me where I am today and truly having pride in the work I do every day wherever I may be working at the time, always looking for advancement and the opportunity to grow! Skills
Forklift Operation
Forklift Operator Certification
Loading and unloading
Shipping and receiving
Team Player
Warehouse Operations
Warehouse Safety
Safety awareness
Teamwork and Collaboration
Order Picking
Order picking and processing
Safe driver
Punctual and Reliable
Palletizing
Problem-Solving
Lift Equipment Operation
Inventory staging
Dock Operations
Hand-Eye Coordination
Customer Service-Oriented
Lifts up to Number pounds
Mentoring and Coaching
Customer-focused
Familiar with WMS
Material Loading and Unloading
Storage and Stacking
Critical Thinking
High-Lift Trucks
Waste Prevention
Word Processing
Work History
Forklift Operator 04/2023 to Current
Coldpoint Logistics – 31301 West 181st Street Edgerton KS 66021 Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping. Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs. Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries. Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments. Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity. Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items. Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation, contributing to a stronger workforce.
Forklift Operator 09/2020 to 04/2023
Tyson Foods – 20701 159th Street Olathe, KS 66062
Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping. Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs. Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries. Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments. Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity. Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements. Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items. Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets. Education
Hazmat Certificate : Hazardous Waste Management And Emergency Operation 06/2008 Business Technology Campus - 1775 Universal Avenue Kansas City, MO 64120