Charles Strickland III
Indianapolis, IN 46214
463-***-****) (************@*****.***)
Objective
Motivated and dependable warehouse professional with 10+ years of hands-on experience operating forklifts, electric pallet jacks, reach trucks, and other industrial equipment. Known for speed, accuracy, and safety in high-volume distribution centers. Looking to contribute to a team-driven company that values hard work and efficiency. Key Skills
Sit-Down & Stand-Up Forklift Operation
Electric Pallet Jack (Rider Walkie & Double Pallet) Reach Truck, Cherry Picker, Clamp Truck
Order Selection & Voice Pick Systems
RF Scanner Operation
Load/Unload Trailers
Inventory Accuracy & Cycle Counting
Shipping/Receiving & Cross-Docking
Safety & OSHA Compliance
Strong Physical Stamina
Fast Learner, Team Player
Professional Experience
Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator
Amazon Fulfillment Center – Indianapolis, IN
July 2023 – Present
- Picked and packed customer orders using RF scanners.
- Operated stand-up forklift and electric pallet jack.
- Conducted inventory checks and reported damaged stock.
- Maintained 100% safety record and trained new hires. Order Selector / Equipment Operator
Walmart Distribution Center – Plainfield, IN
May 2021 – June 2023
- Selected store orders using voice pick and rider jack.
- Loaded/unloaded trailers with reach truck and forklift.
- Completed nightly shift goals with high accuracy.
- Participated in weekly safety huddles.
Material Handler
Kroger Distribution – Indianapolis, IN
February 2019 – April 2021
- Handled food products using electric double pallet jack.
- Kept dock and aisles clear while loading shipments.
- Maintained correct temperature zones for perishable goods. Forklift Driver / Inventory Assistant
XPO Logistics – Lebanon, IN
January 2017 – January 2019
- Operated sit-down forklift and clamp truck.
- Performed cycle counts and barcode scanning.
- Updated records in warehouse management system.
PepsiCo Warehouse – Plainfield, IN
Warehouse Associate / Pallet Jack Operator
Mar 2014 – Jan 2018
- Picked and staged beverage orders using EPJ with RF scanning system.
- Maintained clean aisles and safely stacked unstable loads.
- Collaborated with shipping to load trucks on time for early AM dispatch.
- Consistently hit daily pick quotas and helped reduce loading time by 20%.
Walmart Distribution Center – Seymour, IN
General Warehouse Worker
Jun 2012 – Feb 2014
- Pulled bulk items and restocked high-volume bins using forklift and manual pallet jacks.
- Maintained accurate labels and scanned all inventory in WMS system.
- Worked multiple shifts and volunteered for holiday surge support. Warehouse Loader / Picker
FedEx Ground – Zionsville, IN
June 2015 – December 2016
- Loaded parcels into trucks by hand and pallet jack.
- Scanned barcodes and sorted by zip codes.
- Worked overnight shifts in fast-paced environment. Education
Ben Davis High School
Indianapolis, IN High School Diploma Graduated 2016 Certifications
OSHA Forklift Safety Training (Current)
Electric Pallet Jack Certification
RF Scanner & Inventory Systems Training