Warehouse Forklift Operator & Shipping Receiving

MARK FERNANDES

Warehouse & Forklift Operator Shipping & Receiving Logistics & Material Handling

Orlando, Florida 32835

Phone: 201-***-****

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

Professional Summary

Experienced Warehouse & Forklift Operator with over 20 years of hands-on experience in warehouse operations, logistics, shipping and receiving, inventory management, order fulfillment, and material handling. Proficient in operating sit-down forklifts, reach trucks, cherry pickers, clamp forklifts, and pallet jacks in fast-paced distribution and manufacturing environments. Committed to workplace safety, productivity, and accuracy, with a proven ability to load and unload trailers, manage inventory, train new employees, and meet demanding production deadlines. Dependable, hardworking, and dedicated to delivering exceptional operational performance.

Core Competencies

• Warehouse Operations • Clamp Forklift

• Material Handling • Pallet Jack

• Shipping & Receiving • OSHA Safety Compliance

• Loading & Unloading • Quality Control

• Inventory Control • Production Support

• Order Picking & Packing • Team Training

• Sit-Down Forklift • Computer Skills

• Reach Truck • Problem Solving

• Cherry Picker • Time Management

Professional Experience

Lyft Driver

Ocala, FL

October 2025 – Present

• Provide safe, reliable transportation while delivering exceptional customer service.

• Maintain a clean and professional vehicle while ensuring passenger safety.

• Utilize GPS navigation and efficient route planning to maximize on-time service.

• Maintain a high customer satisfaction rating through professionalism and dependable service.

King Ocean Services – Container Offloading

Fort Lauderdale, FL

May 2025 – September 2025

• Loaded and unloaded ocean freight containers safely and efficiently.

• Handled freight while following OSHA safety regulations.

• Assisted warehouse personnel with staging and organizing inbound and outbound shipments.

• Worked efficiently in a fast-paced shipping environment. Embraer Aviation – Cherry Picker Operator

Davie, FL

September 2022 – March 2023

• Picked, packed, and inspected aircraft production materials for shipment.

• Verified shipment weights using floor scales.

• Performed quality inspections to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory standards.

• Maintained inventory accuracy and production efficiency. Coaster Furniture – Reach Truck Operator

Miramar, FL

June 2022 – September 2022

• Operated reach trucks to move inventory safely throughout the warehouse.

• Picked customer orders and prepared shipments.

• Wrapped pallets and staged products for transportation.

• Conducted daily forklift inspections and maintained a safe work environment.

• Assisted with inventory organization and warehouse housekeeping. Balearia Caribbean – Sit-Down Forklift Operator

Fort Lauderdale, FL

February 2021 – March 2022

• Operated forklifts to load, unload, and transport cargo safely.

• Transported materials throughout warehouse and staging areas.

• Assisted with pallet preparation, wrapping, and shipment security.

• Maintained accurate inventory documentation.

• Performed daily equipment inspections to ensure safe operation. TC Ultra Flex Packaging – Sit-Down Forklift / High Reach / Clamp Forklift Operator Brooklyn, NY

February 2005 – January 2021

• Operated sit-down forklifts, high reach trucks, clamp forklifts, cherry pickers, and pallet jacks.

• Loaded and unloaded trailers and shipping containers.

• Moved materials between warehouse locations according to production schedules.

• Organized inventory to maximize warehouse space and efficiency.

• Prepared products for shipment using stretch-wrap and shrink-wrap equipment.

• Led personnel in the slitting and wrapping department.

• Entered production and shipping information into computer systems.

• Trained new employees on warehouse procedures, safety standards, and forklift operations.

• Performed daily equipment inspections and preventive maintenance checks.

• Maintained productivity while ensuring workplace safety and inventory accuracy. Certifications

• OSHA Certified Forklift Operator

• CPR/AED Certified – American Red Cross

• Personal Assistance Program Certification (OSHA Regulation 1910.178)

• Computer Literate

Education

St. John High School

Georgetown, Guyana

High School Diploma

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