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Logistics & Warehouse Forklift Operator Specialist

Location:
Edwardsville, IL
Posted:
January 05, 2026

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Essex Hubbard

Forklift operator familiar with all aspects of logistics, shipping and receiving and general warehouse operations.

Roxana, IL 62084

************@*****.***

+1-314-***-****

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Cherry Picker Operator

Owens & Minor-Granite City, IL

July 2024 to Present

• Operated cherry picker equipment to safely and efficiently pick orders from high shelves in a warehouse setting

• Maintained accurate inventory records by scanning and labeling products using handheld devices

• Utilized RF scanners or voice-picking systems to locate specific products within the warehouse for order fulfillment

• Efficiently organized picked items onto pallets or carts according to shipping requirements, ensuring accuracy in quantity and placement

• Maintained a clean and organized work area at all times, promoting a safe working environment Cherry Picker Operator

Eaton Bussman-Ellisville, MO

April 2023 to July 2024

• Picking orders using cherry picking crown forklift

• Printing labels and weighing orders to be shipped

• Replenishing lines and racks

• Using rf system to scan orders and items

Forklift Driver

Kenco Group-Saint Peters, MO

September 2021 to February 2022

• Managed Kenco stockroom

• Managed inventory delivery on Kenco docks

• Performed general maintenance of Forklift

• Excellent problem solving skills

• Managed Kenco paperwork to guarantee inventory and delivery Forklift Operator

Dial-Pontoon Beach, IL

January 2020 to August 2020

• Verified inventory documentation to ensure accurate counts

• Oversaw all material handling

• Received all inbound materials

Green Guard

Safety-oriented Manufacturing-Earth City, MO

February 2017 to November 2019

Pick orders

Utilize picking sheets and vehicle inventory adjustment forms to determine bin location, quantity requested and to identify the correct item ordered by the customer Prepare orders for shipment

Verify all items picked are correct by checking part numbers, product descriptions and quantities against the same information on the picking sheet and/or VIA. Select appropriate shipping carton and pack in a manner that will eliminate damage during shipment. Process orders

Successfully met high priority deadlines

Review order notes to determine parcel carrier and additional handling requirements Maintain even product stacks

Remove all empty boxes, strapping, plastic and any debris Sweep your assigned aisle daily

Forklift Operation Specialist

Vijon-Overland, MO

April 2014 to October 2015

Distributed products for specific routes according to pick sheets Unloaded, picked, staged components for production lines

Received incoming components and chemicals for compounding Reviewed contents against purchase order for quality and accuracy

Transported goods from racks, shelves and vehicles Successfully met high priority deadlines Verified and recorded the count and condition of cargo received Operated propane and electric forklift to load and unload trailers at warehouse Picked up finished goods from production lines with forklift Transported totes filled with product for line changeovers Forklift operator

Genco-Edwardsville, IL

May 2013 to January 2014

Operated powered lift trucks, floor sweepers, pallet jacks and forklifts safely, with a 0% incident rate Banded, wrapped, packaged and cleaned equipment Cleared damaged items and loaded freight Packed containers and re-packed damaged containers Removed pallets, freezer boxes and damaged products from returning trailers Verified and recorded the count and condition of cargo received

Completed safety and OSHA training

Worked at a rapid pace to meet tight deadlines

Installed protective bracing, padding and strapping to prevent shifting and damage to items during transport

Transported goods from racks, shelves and vehicles Followed proper selection procedures as established by the company Entered data into RF system to load and manipulate data and to produce reports Verified proper temperature levels on all inbound merchandise requiring refrigeration Forklift operator

Metalworks-Alton, IL

September 2008 to November 2012

Maintained accurate stock records and schedules

Unloaded, picked, staged and loaded products for shipping Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy Weighed materials and products Recharge batteries

Used propane forklift to load trailer at warehouse Banded, wrapped, packaged and cleaned equipment Unloaded and stacked material by raising and lowering lifting devices Boatsman's Mate

U.S. Navy Pearl Harbor Naval Base

August 2000 to June 2004

HI

Boatsmen Mate Patrolled areas and allowed restricted area access for authorized personnel Maintained complete accountability during redeployment of all sensitive items and communication equipment

Completed multiple fire prevention safety trainings Stood deck department watches

Performed a variety of duties to preserve painted surfaces of ship and to maintain lines, running gear, and cargo-handling gear in safe operating conditions Watched from bow of ship and wing of bridge for obstructions in path of ship Turned wheel while observing compass to steer and maintain ship on course Coordinated port visits and fleet operations domestically and abroad Education

High school or equivalent

Skills

• Manufacturing

• Materials handling

• Order Picker

• Forklift

• Shipping & Receiving

• Load & unload

• Maintenance

• RF Scanner

• Load & Unload

• Warehouse Experience

• Reach Truck

• Assembly

• Order Picking

• Materials Handling

• Packaging

• Freight Experience

• Pallet Jack

• Logistics

• Warehouse management

• Warehouse Distribution Experience

Military Service

Branch: United States Navy

Rank: E4

Certifications and Licenses

Certified Forklift Operator

Pallet Jack Certification



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