Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator
Monk & Sons Logistics
02.2023 - 02.2024
Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
Construction Laborer
FOCUS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
03.2022 - 02.2023
Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents.
Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
Warehouse Worker
Amare Safety
03.2018 - 07.2020
Consistently lifted materials weighing as much 50 kgs
Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
Trained and supervised new employees to apply best practices and comply with health and safety procedures and regulations.
Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
Education
Pakuranga College
Auckland, NZ
Skills
Shipment Processing
Palletizing
OSHA Compliance
Inventory staging
Material Handling
Forklift Operation
Heavy equipment operations
Materials Movement
Hand-Eye Coordination
Loading and unloading
Order picking and processing
Problem-Solving
Optimizing efficiency
Certification
Licensed forklift operator
Licensed reach electric
Licensed stock picker
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Monk & Sons Logistics
02.2023 - 02.2024
Construction Laborer
FOCUS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
03.2022 - 02.2023
Warehouse Worker
Amare Safety
03.2018 - 07.2020
Pakuranga College
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