Forklift Operator Material Handling

Mark Poling

Richmond, IN (Your Phone) (Your Email)

SUMMARY

Dependable and safety-conscious Forklift Operator and General Laborer with over 5 years of warehouse, assembly line, and material handling experience. Skilled in operating sit-down forklifts, loading/unloading trucks, and maintaining efficient production flow. Proven record of meeting deadlines, supporting team operations, and working in fast-paced environments. CORE SKILLS

• Forklift Operation (Sit-Down) – Certified

• Warehouse & General Labor

• Shipping & Receiving

• Pallet Jack Operation

• Assembly Line Work

• Heavy Lifting (up to 75 lbs)

• Safety & Quality Control

• Material Handling

• Inventory Support

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Warehouse Associate Mr. Deals Liquidation – 03/2025 – 06/2025

• Operated sit-down forklift to load/unload box trucks and transport freight to storage or sales floor.

• Ensured efficient and safe material handling in compliance with company safety procedures. Operator / Assembly Copeland Corporation – 04/2024 – 11/2024

• Loaded engine blocks onto the assembly line using forklift; unloaded completed parts from the line.

• Maintained smooth workflow by supplying parts as needed and removing finished goods promptly. Forklift Operator Entrotech – 01/2023 – 07/2023

• Delivered materials to production lines, stocked inventory, and operated bin shredder.

• Supported continuous production by keeping machine operators supplied with necessary materials. General Laborer Richard Anderson Construction – 12/2022 – 03/2023

• Performed demolition, drywall, plumbing, painting, and other remodeling tasks.

• Assisted with clean-up, debris removal, and repair work to meet project deadlines. Builder Blue Ribbon Builders – 03/2021 – 07/2022

• Assisted in construction of custom pole barns, working with a 4-man crew.

• Operated power tools and heavy equipment to complete projects on time. Forklift Operator Areovent – 01/2010 – 01/2011

• Loaded and unloaded welding rods from ovens; staged and prepared shipments.

• Maintained production flow by moving materials efficiently between work areas. EDUCATION

GED – London, OH

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