Fork Operator (Warehouse Material Handling)
Resume:
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Fork Operator
Greenville, SC (US)
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Fork Operator with 1+ years of hands-on experience moving palletized and oversized loads while maintaining inventory accuracy and dock efficiency. Operates RF-guided systems and conducts daily safety and equipment checks to reduce damage and downtime. Seeks to apply safe material-handling and preventive maintenance skills in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
Employment history
Jan 1998 – Jan 2009
Machine Operator (machine Op)
DENVER NEWS PAPER AGECY at DENVER,CO
Set up press tooling each shift, aligned dies using feeler gauges to meet print tolerances. Adjusted hydraulic press pressures and cycle timing to reduce part deformation during runs. Sorted and labeled finished parts by lot number, enabling accurate traceability for audits. Repaired minor pneumatic faults on assembly line, restoring conveyor movement without production stoppage. Modified workholding fixtures to secure odd-shaped blanks, improving consistency of downstream machining. Followed shop safety protocols and documented lockout-tagout steps for maintenance crews performing repairs. Logged production counts and defect types on shift reports to enable faster root-cause reviews. Performed preventive cleaning and lubrication of bearings and guides, extending run time between repairs. Supervised chemical mixing station, verified dilution ratios with handheld refractometer before dispatch. Scheduled spray routes and allocated crews daily to cover residential and commercial properties. Inspected tree canopies pre-treatment, mapped vulnerable zones to target pesticide applications precisely. Trained seasonal technicians on PPE, spray patterns, and nozzle calibration for consistent coverage. Diagnosed pump cavitation and replaced worn diaphragms, restoring consistent pressure to spray rigs. Scheduled preventive maintenance on rigs and tracked service dates to minimize mid-season equipment failures. Diagnosed pump flow problems and replaced fittings to restore correct spray pressure during peak season. Set press dies each shift using feeler gauges and micrometers to meet tight print tolerances. Modified workholding fixtures for odd-shaped blanks, improving downstream machining consistency. Replaced worn pump diaphragms and corrected cavitation, restoring steady spray pressure for rigs. Calibrated feed rollers using micrometers and dial indicators to maintain consistent part dimensions. Implemented a visual kanban for spare parts, reducing machine downtime waiting for bearings. Trained new operators on lockout-tagout and machine startup procedures to improve shop safety. Executed first-piece inspections with calipers, rejecting out-of-tolerance pieces before bulk production. Repaired pneumatic faults on conveyors, restoring material flow without halting the production line. Feb 2009 – Oct 2016
Landscaping Services Manager
LE LAWN CARE SERVICE at GREENVILLE,SC
Jan 2016 – Mar 2021
Fork Operator
YANGFENCE at Fountain INN,SC
Apr 2021 – 2022
Assistant Manager
WENDY,S at PIEDMONT,SC
Jan 2023 – May 2025
Fork Operator and materials
JTEKT NORTH AMERICAN INC at PIEDMONT,SC
Managed seasonal planting schedules and crews, completing 120+ residential installs before peak season. Inspected equipment daily and performed preventive mower and trimmer maintenance to reduce downtime. Scheduled and coordinated weekly crew assignments across five sites to meet client landscape maintenance plans. Trained new hires on planting techniques, pruning standards, and client communication to improve service consistency.
Managed weekend emergency calls for storm damage, restoring client yards within two business days. Coached crew leads on pruning standards and inspection checklists to raise planting survival rates. Introduced photo-based work acceptance process so clients signed off on completed landscape installs. Created daily job sheets with plant lists and task priorities to improve crew accuracy. Operated electric and propane forklifts to move inbound pallets, reducing dock congestion during peak shifts. Loaded and secured mixed-product trailers using pallet jacks and stretch wrap to prevent shipment damage. Conducted daily pre-shift equipment inspections and logged defects to maintenance for timely repairs. Received and verified incoming shipments against packing lists, flagging discrepancies to inventory control. Rearranged pallet storage by SKU velocity to shorten average retrieval routes for pickers. Executed precise order picking from high racks using RF scanner to fulfill customer pick tickets accurately. Operated sit-down forklifts to stage 30+ pallet loads per shift for outbound shipping accuracy. Inspected load integrity and applied grade-A banding to prevent freight shifts during long hauls. Executed dock-to-truck sequencing that shortened trailer dwell time during peak afternoon windows. Followed lockout-tagout and battery-handling procedures to reduce equipment downtime and safety incidents. Managed daily store opening and closing procedures, reconciling cash drawers and securing deposits. Scheduled and adjusted staff shifts using POS labor reports to maintain coverage during peak hours. Trained new hires on point-of-sale operations and loss-prevention policies, improving transaction accuracy. Prepared weekly sales and refund reports in Excel for regional manager review and decision-making. Handled customer escalations in-person and by phone, resolving complaints and restoring satisfaction. Reduced daily cash discrepancies by tightening register procedures and auditing high-risk tills. Coordinated vendor deliveries and backroom stocking to shorten shelf replenishment time. Piloted a customer feedback checklist at checkout to capture service issues for immediate correction. Operated sit-down forklift to move palletized goods between docks and storage locations per pick sheets. Stacked mixed-weight pallets on mezzanine racks using load bars and load locks to prevent collapse. Apr 2025 – 2026
Fork Operator
universal at DUNCAN, SC
Skills
Forklift Maintenance Problem Solving Safety Compliance Education
Aug 1997 – May 2000
DIPLOMA
RANUM HIGH at DENVER,CO
Jan 2002 – May 2006
AA
Community College of Denver at DENVER,CO
Aug 2025 – Apr 2026
AA
Greenville Technical College at GREENVILLE,SC
Staged inbound freight by reading bill-of-lading codes and staged quarantine pallets for quality inspection. Performed scheduled cycle counts with handheld scanner, reconciled variances, and updated inventory records. Reassigned rotatable inventory to front picking lanes during peak to shorten travel for pickers. Operated sit-down forklift to transport finished assemblies to shipping dock following company safety protocols. Completed scheduled cycle counts with handheld scanner, reconciled discrepancies, and updated inventory records.
Operated sit-down forklift to load and unload 40+ palletized shipments per shift without inventory discrepancies. Moved fragile loads using side-shift attachments, cutting damaged-item incidents during transit. Performed daily pre-shift safety inspections on mast, forks, and hydraulics, logging defects for maintenance. Staged outbound pallets by carrier and route, accelerating dock turnaround and driver loading accuracy. Secured heavy machinery and oversized pallets with straps and blocking, meeting yard safety standards. Operated RF-guided pallet positions to pick orders by zone, reducing search time on high-density racks. Assisted inventory auditors during cycle counts by locating SKUs and reconciling bin discrepancies. Inspected pallet labels and matched shipment manifests to prevent carrier misroutes during loading. Adjusted fork tilt and load center placement to stabilize uneven pallets during yard transfers. Logged daily equipment hours and fault codes into maintenance tracker for scheduled repairs. Secured hazardous material pallets with DOT-compliant placarding and blocking to meet inspections. Followed load weight charts to balance axles, preventing trailer sway and rejected shipments. Reconfigured trailer parking sequence to reduce trailer tugging and speed up staging operations. Coordinated with dock clerks to prioritize expedited orders, shortening customer pickup waits.
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