Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
Generic

ROBERT S. GILL

Rock Hill

Summary

Dynamic Forklift Operator with extensive experience at Jacobsen Textron, excelling in material handling and equipment inspection. Proven ability to enhance shipping logistics and ensure safety compliance while collaborating effectively with teams. Recognized for meticulous order verification and maintaining optimal equipment performance, contributing to seamless warehouse operations.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Duff-norton Air Motor Jack
Charlotte
01.2019 - 09.2024
  • Performed daily pre-shift inspections on forklifts and other equipment.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.
  • Operated forklift to transport goods throughout warehouse.
  • Completed daily logs for recordkeeping.
  • Stored material by moving to appropriate area in warehouse.
  • Handled maintenance tasks on equipment by checking fuel, lubricants, oil, antifreeze, tires and general condition.
  • Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
  • Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
  • Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
  • Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
  • Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.

Yard Worker

Sunbelt Rentals
CHARLOTTE
04.2017 - 01.2019
  • Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas, tools, and equipment.
  • Performed preventative maintenance to keep equipment in excellent working condition.
  • Assited customers with loading and unloading heavy equipment, utilizing forklift when necessary

Forklift Operator/crater

Jacobsen Textron
Charlotte
06.1996 - 04.2017
  • Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
  • Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
  • Adhered strictly to company policies concerning operation of material handling equipment.
  • Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
  • Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
  • Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
  • Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
  • Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
  • Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
  • Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
  • Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
  • Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
  • Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
  • Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
  • Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
  • Reported safety and quality issues to management.
  • Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
  • Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
  • Weighed materials or products to record data on tags or labels.
  • Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
  • Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.

Education

High School Diploma -

Northwestern High School
Rock Hill, SC
06-1984

Skills

  • Forklift operation
  • Material handling
  • Equipment inspection
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration
  • Order verification
  • Task prioritization
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Shipping logistics
  • Quality assurance
  • Safety compliance

Certification

  • Forklift certifcation

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Duff-norton Air Motor Jack
01.2019 - 09.2024

Yard Worker

Sunbelt Rentals
04.2017 - 01.2019

Forklift Operator/crater

Jacobsen Textron
06.1996 - 04.2017

High School Diploma -

Northwestern High School
ROBERT S. GILL