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Forklift Operator First Shift

Location:
Linden, NJ
Posted:
September 05, 2025

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Resume:

M I C H A E L L O P E Z

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

Mobile: 908-***-****

Career Objective

Load and unload Containers & Trailers. Lift, carry, pick, and stack materials. Supply production line with empty containers. Remove full product from palletize to staging area. Supply packaging material, cartons and hulls to line as needed. Spot trailers as directed. Maintain pallet supply for palletize. Rotate floor stock by moving oldest product first. Perform general housekeeping duties in the warehouse or production area and duties as assigned. Available to work all shifts, weekends and overtime. Ability to work weekends and overtime, to be self-directed and motivated, work with a high sense of urgency and accuracy. Lift and carry at least 50lbs without assistance, move light to heavy objects. Visually receive and differentiate colors. Understand written and printed material, verbal information, and follow instructions as they are given. Actively exchange ideas/thoughts with others. Ability to detect, recognize and judge differences. To work under conditions such as heat, cold, and have mobility to grasp small objects and do repetitive bending, pulling, pushing, reaching above shoulders, kneeling and twisting.

Stacks and stages product into various zones in preparation of filling orders. Keep product and areas clean and organized. Picks product to fill customer orders using the order filling system. Maintains a minimum of daily order filling production level of units per hour. Operates equipment (Forklift/Pallet Jack) according to safety of normal operational and standards. Reports any unsafe working conditions or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor. Rotates as needed to set up product, load bins, or clean up after orders are filled. Participates in team efforts to meet production goals. May assist in training of new employees. Flexible to work various days of the week and different hours each day, Performs all other related and duties assigned by supervisor. Unload materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and stack them to assigned places Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies. Transport raw materials to production workstations Inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenance. Keep updated records of inventory and activity logs Comply with company policies and legal guidelines. Help maintain a safe and orderly environment of the facilities. Experience as forklift operator, Attention to detail and familiarity with industrial equipment excellent physical condition and coordination valid certification to operate forklifts. Renewed by OSHA. Work Experience

July 2021 to Present UPS freight ( T-Force Freight) Carteret NJ (CRT#106) Dock Worker – Forklift Operator, Stripping trailers. Manipulating UPS Handheld Device. Managing Inventory by utilizing RF Scanning equipment. Loading, unloading, shipping and receiving warehouse items. Transporting materials to different locations within the facility. Operate mechanical equipment to move freight throughout the facility. Load products in a manner that follow cross dock safety rules and regulations. Inspecting for damages to vehicles and freights. Optimizing loads to ensure operational efficiency. Adhering to production schedules.Comply with, and utilizing all safety rules, when loading and unloading hazardous and hazmat materials. Identifying workplace safety hazards. Adhering to safety management standards.

Nov 2012- June 30, 2021 Donnelley Financial Solutions, Secaucus, NJ Asst: Perfect Binder Operator. Operators Assistance: Setup and Operate Mueller Martini 12 Pockets Perfect Binder, Pocket loaders for Mueller Martini Stitcher, Assistant in running, clearing Jams, Packing & Loading . MBO Folders, Assist in Loading a Packing, Polar Cutter, and Assistance in Setting up an Operate. Palletize & Shrink-wrapping skids, Electric Hand Jacks, and Sit down Forklifts. Utilize UPS Online Professional, UPS World Ship, and FedEx Power ship 2.

May 2006 – Aug 2012, Staples Inc. Edison NJ

Effectively prepare and troubleshoot various file formats and change to PDF print ready status. Production of work, in accordance with the production center work flow and quality assurance process. Responsible for the re-production of multiple orders, requiring the ability to multitask between numerous productions and finishing projects on a continuous basis as well, and reprioritize as needed, to ensure deadlines are met. Operator, Xerox digital print copiers, CP Bourge, Nuvera 120 digital productions systems. Xerox Docutechs 6115 and 6180, Xerox Fiery 6060 and 8000 color copiers, Xerox 4110 and 252 office copiers.

Function as the lead Bindery Operator, responsible for coil binding, comb binding, Velo and tape binding. Utilize Graphic Wizard for Perforating Numbering and Scoring. Also responsible for Padding, Folding using (Baum folder) Cutting with Polar Cutters, Drilling with Challenge Drill Press, 2/3/5 hole, Punching with Docu-Punch. Utilize UPS Online Professional, UPS World Ship, and FedEx Power ship 2. Education

H.S., Diploma, 1985 Eastern Academy High School, Kingston Jamaica Graphic Design & Printing, 1998, Linden Academy of Science & Technology Microsoft Operating Systems, 1999, New Horizon Computer Learning MBO Fold School, 2017 Basic Training.

Recognition.

Certificate of Appreciation, 2010, Employee of the Month, Edison NJ Shared Success Award, 2003, [Team Work] North Brunswick NJ Forklift Operator, [licensed] 2004 – 2011 Edison NJ Apprentice Press Operator, Certificate of Completion 1984 References.

Gilbert Donovan – Supervisor Donnelley Financial Solutions, 215 County Ave, Secaucus NJ, 201-***-****



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