Experienced Forklift Operator and Shipper Manager

ALBERT CLEVELAND

Gary, IN *****

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

+1-815-***-****

Professional Summary

Experienced Selector Forklift Operator with over 8 years in warehouse logistics, freight handling, and inventory management. Proven ability to operate forklifts safely, train teams, and optimize operational efficiency. Seeking to leverage strong organizational and leadership skills in a dynamic warehouse environment to support seamless order fulfillment and shipping operations. Willing to relocate to: Chicago, IL

Work Experience

Senior Operator

CJ Logistics-University Park, IL

March 2022 to March 2025

* Operated forklifts and other material handling equipment to load and unload freight.

* Performed case picking for outgoing orders and staged shipments.

* Trained new warehouse employees on company procedures and safety protocols.

* Maintained a clean and organized work environment following OSHA guidelines. Line Worker and Loader

MAYWOOD COOKIE FACTORY

October 2020 to January 2021

* Ensured all products were properly sealed and boxed before shipment. Shipping Clerk

[Company Name Not Provided]

March 2019 to September 2020

* Maintained paperwork while ensuring all shipments were accurate and on time.

* Was promoted to best on my shift.

Shipping Clerk

Anixter-Alsip, IL

March 2019 to August 2020

* Prepared and processed bilingual shipping documentation for outbound products.

* Coordinated with carriers and ensured accurate, on-time shipments.

* Verified product counts and ensured proper packaging.

* Operated pallet jacks and forklifts for shipping area logistics. Forklift Driver / Loader

SCHNIEDERS LOGISTICS

March 2017 to February 2019

* Moved supplies to dock and maintained a clean, safe work environment. Education

Arts (Associate of Arts)

Lakeland College-IL

Skills

• Security

• Managing production or assembly teams

• Outdoor work

• Factory experience

• LOTO

• Snow plowing

• Warehouse management system

• Hazardous materials transportation

• Safety standards in production

• Manufacturing standard operating procedures

• Quality assurance within food and beverage industry

• Power tools

• OSHA and HAZMAT compliance (Less than 1 year)

• Improving operational efficiency

• Machine operator experience

• Property management tools

• Phone communication

• Team leadership

• Schedule management

• Distribution center supervision experience

• Computer skills

• Fleet management

• Customer complaint resolution

• Team motivation (leadership skill)

• Experience operating heavy equipment (6-10 years)

• Quality standards in production

• Electric pallet jack

• Task prioritization

• Volunteer management

• Materials handling

• Overseeing training

• Shipping & receiving

• Operating heavy equipment

• Writing skills

• RF scanner

• OSHA

• Manufacturing

• Team supervision

• Delivery management

• Hospitality

• Organizational skills

• Rail transportation

• Pallet jack

• Technical skills instruction

• FDA regulations

• Training & development

• Clerical experience

• Data entry

• Team management

• Safety management experience within manufacturing industry

• Manufacturing warehouse supervision experience

• Leadership

• Food production

• Decision making

• Procurement contract negotiation

• Manufacturing company experience

• Workplace health and safety regulatory compliance

• Safety management experience within construction industry

• Delegation

• Team development

• Warehouse management experience

• Warehouse supervisor experience

• Industrial equipment

• Janitorial experience

• Computer operation

• Heavy lifting

• Delivery driving

• Warehouse logistics management

• Inventory management

• Warehouse operations and logistics (Less than 1 year)

• Mechanical knowledge

• Basic math

• Proofreading

• Palletization

• Goods transport load planning

• Teamwork

• Industrial mechanic experience

• Order picking

• DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations

• Data reporting

• Interpersonal skills

• Forklift safety protocols

• Computer literacy

• Report writing

• Math

• Load & unload

• Packaging

• HACCP

• Microsoft Excel

• Maintaining an organized workspace

• Attention to detail

• Food service

• Freight load consolidation

• Labeling

• Warehouse storage management

• Inventory optimization

• Packing

• Outbound logistics

• Food processing

• Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

• Logistics inventory management

• Freight

• Hazard communication

• Skid steer loader

• Cold storage warehouse supervision experience

• Order picker

• Safety regulations

• Supply chain

• End-of-life care

• Manufacturing facility

• Food safety

• Staff supervision

• Safe work practices

• Beer

• Negotiation

• Supervising experience

• Microsoft Outlook

• Custodial experience

• Managing food or beverage production teams

• Sanitation procedures

• Hazardous material storage

• Warehouse experience

• Packaging (food)

• Inbound logistics

• Occupational health

• Emergency procedures

• Inventory control

• Machine operation

• Cold storage warehouse experience

• Warehouse operations

• Produce

• Pallet wrapping

• Procurement cost analysis

• State healthcare regulations

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence

• Management

• Fine dining experience

• Order fulfillment

• Maintenance inventory management

• Manufacturing management

• Shop math

• Crew management

• Food safety management

• Respiratory protection

• Facilities maintenance

• Loader operation

• Hand tools

• Maintenance management

• Forklift

• Quality control

• Dispatching

• Technical Proficiency

Languages

• English

• Bilingual

• Spanish

Certifications and Licenses

First Aid Certification

Present

OSHA HAZMAT Hazardous Materials Handling Certification Present

Driver's License

Present

Forklift Certification

Present

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