Forklift Operator

Bruce H. Kihle

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Jacksonville, Fl 32218

Phone: 907-***-****

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

Work Experience

Northland Services, Anchorage, Alaska January 2012 to March 2012

Loaded and unloaded ocean going containerized barges at the Anchorage and Seward, Alaska Ports. Also, loaded containers onto Alaska railroad cars for transport into Anchorage from Seward when the Anchorage port was frozen. Finally, I loaded and unloaded containers to and from large transport trucks. I accomplished these tasks using Hyster 620, 800 and 920 forklifts.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Operated Hyster 620, 800, and 920 forklifts for material movement

Peninsula Airlines, Anchorage, Alaska December 2003 to December 2011

Began as baggage handler and worked my way to Load Master where I was responsible for supervising and training employees. The training is consistent with company policies and procedures (SOP) and applicable State and Federal regulations for cargo loading, and aircraft refueling. Also, insure employees understand importance of aircraft weight and balance, securing of cargo loads, proper storage, movement, and retrieval of materials and fuels. I have trained and certified fuel tanker and forklift drivers, also, those operating de-icing and other equipment in the aircraft loading areas. The training emphasized safety regulations, hazard recognition and mitigation, equipment inspection and repair before and after use in accordance with (SOP). Finally, work closely with dispatch and operations to maximize human resources, and company profits.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

- Logistical ability to supervise, organize and move thousands of pounds of materials

- Hold safety briefings each day with employees

- Environmental training in fuel spill reporting – fuel spill kits on site

- Tanker Driver – Receive and transfer fuels to storage areas

- Fuel and deice aircraft as large as Boeing 737- 400

- Forklift operator (12.5 Ton) - moving, storage, and cargo loading

- Inspect, operate and perform general maintenance of ground service equipment

- Shuttle airline crews and other employees (40 passenger bus)

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

- Under my supervision accidents where reduced and safety improved

- Helped re-write company (SOP) manuals and on going updates

- Organizational skills insure passenger and cargo flights are on time as scheduled

- Utilizing computer programs I was able to reduce man hours computing Weight and

Balance and cargo placement within aircrafts

Bruce H. Kihle

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

Work Experience Continued

Eddie’s Fireplace Inn, King Salmon, Alaska June 2002 to April 2003

Prep Cook and Dishwasher: Assisted head chef with various cooking duties on a daily basis and general cleanup.

Certificates – Licenses - Training

- Current Alaska Driver Licenses

- Current CDL Class A Driver - Tanker and Haz Mat Endorsement

- Certified Station and Ramp Trainer for Pen Air and Alaska Airlines

- Hazmat Recognition, Aircraft Fueling and Deicing, Forklift and Belt loader

- Current Passport

- TWIC card issued – Anchorage, Alaska port

Education Graduated June 2003

Bristol Bay High School PO Box 169 Naknek, Alaska 99633 907-***-****

References

Bernd Schneiderheinze Pen Air 907-***-****

6200 Boeing Ave

Anchorage, Alaska 99502

Dianne King Pen Air 907-***-****

PO Box 36

King Salmon, Alaska 99613

Mike Swain Eddies Fireplace Inn 907-***-****

King Salmon, Alaska 99613

Aron Shawback Northland Services

Anchorage, Alaska 99503 907-***-****

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