Shipping & Receiving Specialist with Forklift Expertise

Michael Ivel

Professional Summary

Dedicated shipping and receiving professional with over 10 years of warehouse experience. Skilled in forklift operations (sit-down, stand-up, reach, clamp, cherry picker) and experienced in shipping, receiving, loading, unloading, and order picking. Strong knowledge of OSHA standards with proven ability to maintain safety, accuracy, and efficiency in fast paced environments.

Work Experience

Manny Construction — Laborer / Demolition

2023 – 2025

Tear downs, demolition. Loading and unloading products (drywall, 2x4s, plywood, various building materials, working with concrete. Using power tools. Building out frames, putting up drywall.

RJW Logistics — Shipping and Receiving Specialist

2017 – 2023

Operated sit-down, reach, and clamp forklifts safely and efficiently. Used cherry picker to pick and pull special orders; consistently met timed performance requirements. Managed shipping and receiving processes, including loading and unloading trailers. Packaged orders and utilized RF scanners for inventory accuracy. Maintained a clean and safe work area in compliance with OSHA standards.

Wolben — Shipping and Receiving Specialist

2013 - 2017

Operated sit-down, stand-up, reach, clamp, and cherry picker forklifts. Loaded and unloaded trucks, prepared shipments, and handled receiving tasks. Used RF scanners to track and organize inventory. Assisted in general labor, packing, and assembly line production. Supported janitorial and sanitation duties to maintain a safe warehouse environment.

Education

Palo Verde High School, Las Vegas, NV Certified High School Diploma

Skills

Forklift Operation: Sit-down, Stand-up, Reach, Clamp, Cherry Picker

Stand up / Electric Pallet Jack

Shipping & Receiving

Loading & Unloading Trailers

Picking & Pulling Orders (including timed performance)

RF Scanner Operation

OSHA Safety Standards

Packing & Assembly Line Work

Sanitation & Janitorial Support

Proficient with hand tools and power tools

Mechanically inclined

Bilingual

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