Forklift Operator with Ten Years Experience
Resume:
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Winston-Salem • High Point•
Greensboro & Surrounding Areas
Skills
• Loading and Unloading
• Materials Handling
• Incident Reporting
• Teamwork and Collaboration
Education And Training
05/2007
GED:
Carver High School
Winston-Salem, NC
Carlos Carlton
Summary
Lead Forklift Operator with ten years of experience lifting and carrying heavy loads using warehouse equipment. Qualified to operate various classes of forklifts and experienced in a wide range of heavy equipment. Talented problem-solver with solid ethics, integrity, and relationship-building abilities.
Experience
Hanes Geo – Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Winston-Salem, NC
03/2023-Current
• Performs a wide range of warehousing work, including receiving, storing, selecting, and shipping perishable and semi-perishable subsistence products.
• Operates all types of materials handling equipment.
• Handles the receipt of incoming shipments from the off-loading stages through the movement of items to the storage area, selecting proper storage locations for items, assembling items for shipment, and storing, stacking, and palletizing items.
• Assist or participate in the performance of physical warehouse inventories.
• See that items ready for shipment are properly assembled in the loading area according to the information provided on the shipping requests.
• Perform equipment operator's maintenance as required. Clarios, LLC - Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Kernersville, NC
09/2015 - 02/2023
• Counted the number of boxes or units in loading docks to confirm proper completion of work orders.
• Loaded cargo onto transportation devices and attached affixing tools to achieve safe transportation.
• Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
• Followed organizational procedures to stack and store cargo in transit sheds, ship holds and warehouses.
• Cleaned empty storage areas to achieve proper sanitation regulations and make area fit for future use.
• Carried necessary tools and supplies to transportation vehicles and returned to proper storage areas after use.
• Tagged and wrote identifying information on containers, boxes and cargo.
• Secured items in truck by strapping over protective padding.
• Coordinated cargo unloading with other workers to achieve efficient and safe transportation.
• Disposed of debris and hazardous materials properly to avoid contamination.
• Loaded completed orders on pallets according to delivery numbers.
• Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
• Placed bins, carts, and containers in convenient locations to assist with loading efficiency.
• Packed merchandise into boxes and containers in preparation for safe shipment.
• Sorted cargo for accurate shipment to target locations, preventing unnecessary delays and promoting productivity.
• Placed bracing, straps, and other protective devices onto items in transit to prevent damage.
• Palletized boxes to increase movement and shipment efficiency.
• Collaborated with other movers when loading large equipment to prevent potential accidents.
• Coordinated incoming and outgoing shipments and placement of materials to meet scheduling requirements.
• Organized warehouse inventory according to the warehouse plan.
• Applied barcodes to cargo and used digital scanners to track and locate materials during transportation.
• Utilized a forklift to move inventory items.
• Worked with internal departments to locate missing packages and remedy incorrect deliveries.
• Logged unit quantities and entered data into the inventory database.
• Checked incoming deliveries for quality and quantity to promptly identify damage or issues pertaining to orders.
• Reviewed work orders before starting work to determine necessary materials and meet deadlines.
• Directed items according to established routing schemes using computer-controlled keyboards and scanning equipment to assist mail-sorting processes.
• Tracked parcel movement using hand-held scanners and daily production sheets to keep records accurate.
• Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
• Protected company inventory by maintaining and organizing storage areas.
• Packed boxes and stock using organizational guidelines.
• Protected items by wrapping in cling film, padded moving blankets and tape.
• Used scanners to track parcel information, condition or receipt.
• Checked cargo before transportation and determined if items adhered to proper regulation standards.
• Observed inventory allocation to maintain material needs and production deadlines.
• Managed warehouse receiving, storing and shipping.
• Operated lift equipment to safely move stock in and out of high bay areas and around premises.
• Used digital database to keep records of units and stock moved.
• Unloaded cargo from trucks with mechanized equipment.
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