Forklift & Warehouse Shipping Receiving Operator
Resume:
Herman Whitty
Allen Park, MI *****
************@*****.***
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Professional Summary
Reliable and safety-focused Warehouse and Forklift Operator with extensive experience in shipping, receiving, inventory control, and automotive manufacturing environments. Skilled in operating forklifts, handling materials, and supporting production lines to ensure efficient workflow and on-time delivery. Proficient in SAP and warehouse operations with a strong commitment to accuracy, quality, and productivity. Work Experience
Shipping and Receiving Clerk/Forklift Operator
Performance Engineering Group-Livonia, MI
January 2022 to May 2026
• Managed daily shipping and receiving operations, ensuring accurate processing of incoming and outgoing materials.
• Operated forklifts safely to load, unload, and move products and materials within the warehouse and shipping areas.
• Verified shipments against purchase orders and packing lists to maintain inventory accuracy and prevent discrepancies.
• Utilized SAP to enter, track, and update shipping, receiving, and inventory data, ensuring accurate recordkeeping.
• Coordinated trailer loading and unloading activities to support on-time deliveries and efficient warehouse operations.
Forklift Operator
Cold Heading Co.-Warren, MI
Oct 2020 to October 2021
• Operated forklifts to transport raw materials and finished products safely throughout the facility.
• Pulled and delivered production orders to assembly lines to support continuous manufacturing operations.
• Verified order accuracy and ensured materials were delivered to the correct production areas in a timely manner.
Forklift Operator
Iron mountain-Livonia, MI
April 2017 to Feb 2019
• Operated forklifts to safely load and unload trailers containing wooden pallets.
• Moved, stacked, and staged pallets throughout the warehouse to support shipping and receiving operations.
• Inspected incoming and outgoing pallet shipments for damage and accuracy. Forklift Operator
Metal cav company-Livonia, MI
March 2015 to March2017
• Operated forklifts to load and unload trailers efficiently and safely.
• Performed shipping and receiving duties, ensuring accurate handling of incoming and outgoing freight.
• Verified shipment quantities and inspected materials for damage before processing.
• Organized and staged products on the dock to support timely loading, unloading, and distribution activities.
Production Associate
Magna Seating Detroit-Highland Park, MI
February 2011 to February 2015
• Assembled automotive seating components for vehicles produced by the Big Three automakers.
• Followed detailed work instructions and quality standards to ensure products met customer specifications.
• Operated hand tools and production equipment to complete seat assembly efficiently and accurately.
• Inspected finished assemblies for defects and performed quality checks throughout the production process.
Packer/Sorter
Manpower-Pontiac, MI
Oct 2009 to January 2011
• Packed automotive parts according to customer and shipping specifications.
• Sorted products by part number, type, and destination to ensure accurate order fulfillment.
• Inspected parts for defects, damage, and quality compliance before packaging. Forklift Operator
Adecco-Taylor, MI
March 2008 to August 2009
• Operated forklifts to transport materials and parts throughout the facility safely and efficiently.
• Delivered parts and components to production lines to support continuous manufacturing operations.
• Verified material quantities and part numbers before delivery to the processing line. Sequencer/Forklift Operator
Sycreon Automotive-Sterling Heights, MI
May 2006 to February 2008
• Scanned and tracked automotive parts using warehouse inventory systems to ensure accurate order processing.
• Operated forklifts to move materials, load shipments, and deliver parts to designated production areas.
• Prepared and shipped automotive components for production while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
Education
Gramar (High school)
Redford high School-
Detroit, MI
September 1986 to June 1990
High school diploma
Skills
• Regulatory compliance
• Stocking
• SAP
• Safety regulations
• Overhead cranes
• Order Picking
• Warehouse experience - Warehouse experience (6-10 years) (10+ years)
• EHS
• Packing
• Machine operation safety procedures
• Scanning
• Warehouse management system
• Cherry picker
• Stamping press
• Shipping & receiving (10+ years)
• Machine operation
• Loading
• FIFO
• Hazard communication
• Reverse logistics
• Workplace health and safety regulatory compliance
• Reach truck
• Manufacturing
• Quality Inspection
• Data collection
• ISO 9001
• Operating systems
• Time management
• Pallet jack
• SAP ERP
• Office experience
• Record keeping
• Logistics - Logistics experience (6-10 years)
• SAP Warehouse Management
• Palletization
• Mechanical assembly
• Measurement (quality control)
• Transportation safety regulations
• Dimensional measurements
• Data entry
• Operating heavy equipment - Experience operating heavy equipment (6-10 years)
• IATF 16949:2016
• Inbound logistics
• Microsoft Word
• RF scanner
• Attention to detail
• Typing
• Continuous improvement
• Production planning
• Managing freight management projects - Largest number of freight management projects managed yearly (1-2 projects)
• Safety standards in production
• Productivity software
• Supply chain planning
• Warehouse Distribution Experience
• MRP
• Load & unload
• Workplace safety
• Warehouse cleanliness
• Map reading
• Managing teams in warehouse setting - Largest team managed in a warehouse setting (11-20 team members)
• Manufacturing facility
• ISO 14001
• Computer skills (10+ years)
• Technical Proficiency
• Micrometer
• Microsoft Outlook
• Safe work practices
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) use
• Cleaning
• Factory
• Receiving shipments
• Load securing safety procedures
• Manufacturing company experience
• Outbound logistics
• English
• Warehouse sorting
• Tooling
• Automated inventory tracking
• Industrial equipment
• Quality standards in production
• Freight Experience
• Computer literacy
• Quality assurance
• Stock receiving
• Order picker
• Blueprint reading
• Distribution center experience
• Shipment recording in ERP systems
• Unloading
• shipping
• Supply chain
• Finished product defect inspection
• Parcel delivery logistics
• Inventory control
• Forklift - Forklift operation experience (6-10 years) (10+ years)
• Quality assurance within manufacturing
• Heavy lifting
• Communication skills (10+ years)
• Maintaining an organized workspace
• Visual sorting
• Assembly
• Materials handling - Materials handling experience (6-10 years)
• Management
• Prospecting
• Delivery Driver Experience
• Quality control
• Quality assurance within automotive industry
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence
• Clamp truck
• Picking and Packing
• Vehicle inspections
• Teamwork
• DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations
• Manufacturing warehouse experience
• Warehouse
• Material handling equipment operation
• Power tools
• Logistics inventory management
• Team management
• IT
• ERP systems
• Order entry
• Managing logistics operations teams - Largest logistics operations team managed (16- 20 team members)
• Forklift certified
• Forklift safety protocols
• Computer operation
• Climbing
• Hazardous materials transportation
• Clean workspace maintenance
• Order fulfillment
• Hi-Lo
• Loader operation
• Push carts
Languages
• English - Expert
Certifications and Licenses
Forklift Certification
Present
Forklift Certified
Present
Forklift Certification
February 2022 to Present
Driver's License
Pallet Jack Certification
Aerial Lift Certification
OSHA HAZMAT Hazardous Materials Handling Certification Electric Pallet Jack Certification
OSHA 30
Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training Hazmat Endorsement
Additional Information
Material handler
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