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.