Forklift Operator and Material Handling Specialist
Resume:
Tylon Ward
Champaign, IL *****
*********@*******.***
Professional Summary
Dedicated Industry professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Skills
Storage and Stacking
Verbal and Written Communication
Material Handling
Teamwork and Collaboration
Forklift Operator Certification
Fast Reaction Time
Shipment Procedures
Overhead Cranes
Safe Moving Operations
Physical Strength and Stamina
PPE Compliance
Load Inspection
Forklift Operation
Picking Orders
Belt Conveyors
General Housekeeping
Wrapping and Banding
Palletizing
Supply Pulling
Reading Comprehension
Order Packing and Shipping
Lift Equipment Operation
Conveyor Systems
Work History
May 2021 - February 2022
Cj Logistics Champaign, IL
Stand up Forklift Opt
Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
Boosted team performance by moving materials with forklifts, cranes and other equipment.
Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
Changed out forklift batteries and connected batteries to battery charger.
August 2020 - April 2021
Guardian West Urbana, IL
Assembly Line Worker
Inspected and tested components, assemblies and power tools for proper functionality.
Used hand trucks and forklifts to load, unload and transport items.
Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
Boxed, labeled and transported items to support assembly operations.
Removed rough spots to enhance parts alignment and improve finishes.
Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
Put hazardous materials in properly marked containers to avoid injuries or contamination.
Buffed out minor scratches and imperfections to improve product quality.
Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
November 2018 - June 2020
HTH Companies Decatur, IL
General Laborer
Used measuring tools such as gauges and tape measure to identify conforming parts during production.
Collaborated with team members to carry out efficient work with optimal safety and achieve timetables.
Handled supply and equipment inventories and distribution for workers.
Mentored new employees by providing guidance on safety and proper techniques.
Worked alongside staff to discuss and implement best practices and exceed team objectives.
October 2016 - August 2018
RR Donnelley Clinton, IL
Packager
Moved packages to loading area using lift equipment and conveyor systems.
Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
Prepared orders for shipment by inserting associated paperwork, tagging boxes and scanning barcodes to upload package data to tracking system.
Protected materials for transport by correctly packaging products in boxes and crates.
Completed daily orders with expert picking and packing of shipments.
Maintained neat, clean and safe workspace to avoid hazards and increase safety by Number%.
Quickly and properly wrapped and boxed Type and Type items, maintaining uniformity to meet fulfillment targets.
Education
May 1992
Douglas Macarthur Highschool Decatur, IL
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