Forklift Operator & Warehouse Team Lead

JAMES KING

*** ******* ** • Ripley, TN *****

Phone: 731-***-******

Email: *************@******.*****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced Forklift Operator / Warehouse Associate / Team Lead with a strong track record of safe equipment operation, dependable performance, and consistent productivity in fast-paced warehouse and manufacturing environments. Skilled in stand-up and sit-down forklift operation, material handling, inventory movement, and coordinating team workflows. Known for reliability, strong work ethic, and ability to support or lead teams to meet production goals.

CORE SKILLS

• Stand-Up & Sit-Down Forklift Operation

• Material Handling & Inventory Movement

• Shipping, Receiving & Staging

• Palletizing & Load Management

• Production Line Support

• Team Leadership & Training

• Safety Compliance (PPE / OSHA Standards)

• Warehouse Organization & Efficiency

• Communication & Team Collaboration

• Strong Work Ethic & Reliability

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

American Cold Storage — Warehouse Associate

September 2023 – Present

• Operate forklifts to transport, stage, and organize temperature-controlled inventory.

• Assist with receiving, placing, and preparing inventory for shipments.

• Maintain safety compliance while meeting daily production and fulfillment targets. ERMCO, Inc. — Stand-Up Forklift Operator / Material Handler / Assembler June 2022 – February 2025

• Operated stand-up forklifts to supply materials to production lines.

• Assembled electrical components following safety and quality standards.

• Maintained workflow efficiency by coordinating material movement between departments.

Komatsu — Team Lead

July 2019 – May 2022

• Led production teams, delegating tasks to meet daily manufacturing goals.

• Trained new employees on equipment, safety procedures, and production processes.

• Monitored performance, ensured quality control, and maintained steady workflow. Premium Packaging — Forklift Operator / Material Handler May 2019 – July 2019

• Loaded/unloaded trailers and moved inventory using forklifts and pallet jacks.

• Supported packaging operations and kept staging areas organized. Jones Plastic & Engineering — Forklift Operator / Material Handler August 2003 – April 2004

• Transported materials throughout the facility using forklifts.

• Supported production line material flow and inventory staging.

EDUCATION

General Educational Development (GED)

Completed 1996

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