James Battle
Florence
Summary
Dynamic and safety-conscious professional with extensive experience as a Forklift Operator at QPS Staffing. Proven ability to enhance warehouse efficiency through expert loading and unloading, while maintaining a clean and organized environment. Certified in forklift operation, demonstrating strong attention to detail and commitment to safety standards.
Experienced with operating forklifts in fast-paced environments, ensuring smooth material handling and efficient operations. Delivers consistent performance by maintaining equipment and adhering to safety guidelines. Knowledge of warehouse management and logistics coordination.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
QPS Staffing
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
Welder
Great Lakes Skills Trades
01.2021 - 09.2024
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
Truck Driver
DWB Trucking LLC
08.2015 - 11.2020
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Education
High School Diploma -
Malcolm X Shabazz HS
Newark, NJHeavy Equipment Operator
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Florence, SC06-2015
Welding
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Florence, SC09-2007
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Forklift operator certification
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
Timeline
Forklift Operator
QPS Staffing
01.2025 - 05.2025
Welder
Great Lakes Skills Trades
01.2021 - 09.2024
Truck Driver
DWB Trucking LLC
08.2015 - 11.2020
High School Diploma -
Malcolm X Shabazz HS
Heavy Equipment Operator
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Welding
Florence-Darlington Technical College
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