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Skills

  • Heavy industrial equipment
  • Shipping and receiving expert
  • Materials handling
  • Shipping Documentation
  • Business Strategy
  • Assembly line experience
  • Load Balancing
  • Production reporting
  • Hazardous Materials Endorsements
  • Overhead crane operator training

Work Experiences

  • Raised the stakes.
  • Prepare and stage skids for outbound shipments.
  • Any safety or quality issues, such as program and procedure, were immediately reported to management.
  • Filled propane tanks, checked valves, and did other routine maintenance on the equipment.
  • Had planned ahead.
  • Received, stored, and shipped products in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Damage to racks, faulty equipment, and other safety hazards were reported to Forklift Operator for repair.
  • Ensured that forklifts were operational by performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting malfunctions effectively.
  • Got better.
  • Double-checked that all loads were properly secured on pallets.

Summaries

  • 5+ years of Transportation experience and conversational Mandarin abilities.
  • Multi-tasker with exceptional leadership, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
  • Worker who is efficient and well-organized, with a strong work ethic and a desire to achieve success.
  • Forklift Operator with a diverse background in management, customer service, and warehouse operations.
  • Inspections and proper packing and labeling procedures are a specialty of this safety-conscious and dependable Forklift Operator.
  • Expert in the use of scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS) to ensure that shipments and deliveries are made safely and on time.
  • Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, including pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
  • Productive Material Handler with 18 years of demonstrated warehouse operations experience.
  • Committed to workplace safety and cleanliness.
  • Material Handler with strong leadership abilities and an aptitude for budget management.

Accomplishments

  • Worked closely with procurement to determine optimal stock levels, preventing overstocking and underutilization of warehouse space.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Adopted best practices in fleet management, reducing excessive wear on forklift equipment and cutting maintenance expenses by 30%.
  • Reduced equipment maintenance costs by 36% by performing routine pre-use inspections and minor repairs on forklifts.
  • Optimized accuracy in daily inventory tracking using RFID technology, resulting in enhanced parts availability and reduced order delays.
  • Collaborated with team of 2 in the development of initiative.
  • Trained 6 new team members on forklift safety and efficient materials handling.
  • Increased sales 18% over several months.
  • Managed the safe transport of category of goods daily, ensuring compliance with OSHA requirements and minimizing work-related mishaps.
  • Increased delivery efficiency by 45% through careful space management and optimized load balancing on trucks.

Affiliations

  • American Society of Safety Professionals
  • Association for Supply Chain Management (APICS)
  • Professional Forklift Operator's Association of America (PFOA)
  • North American Material Handling and Logistics Association (MHLA)
  • Rotary International
  • National Council for Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)
  • American Medical Informatics Association
  • Society of Women Engineers
  • National Safety Council (NSC) member
  • Certified in Hazardous Materials Handling, 2019

Certifications

  • Certified Public Accountant
  • SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
  • Automated Warehouse Design and Operations Certification, program
  • Certified Warehouse and Distribution Specialist (CWDS) - category
  • Forklift Operator and Powered Industrial Truck Certification, International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE)
  • ServSafe
  • Certified Logistics Technician (CLT) from Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC)
  • Certified in Hazardous Materials Packing and Shipping (IATA/IMDG) - method
  • Warehouse and Logistics Specialist Certification (WLSC), American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS)
  • CompTIA Security+

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