Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Venator Americas
03.2008 - 10.2024
Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment by recharging batteries, lubricating parts and refueling.
Shipper/Reciever
Ecco Heating Products Ltd.
10.1998 - 01.2008
Checked shipments against paperwork and signed documents.
Picked orders, scanned products and packed boxes.
Collaborated with other departments on supply and quality issues.
Coordinated storage locations and product movements.
Scheduled pickups and deliveries to maintain smooth operations.
Processed and restocked returns.
Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
Requisitioned new supplies and maintained storage areas for smooth department operations.
Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
Education
High School Diploma -
Victoria Composite High School
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
06-1990
Skills
Inventory staging
Palletizing
Documentation
Stock allocation
Warehouse picking
Materials handling
Warehouse safety
Pallet stacking
Forklift operation
Team player
Shipping and receiving
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Venator Americas
03.2008 - 10.2024
Shipper/Reciever
Ecco Heating Products Ltd.
10.1998 - 01.2008
High School Diploma -
Victoria Composite High School
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