Bryan Cooke
Hazel Crest
Summary
Experienced forklift driver with several years of work history precisely moving and tracking goods in warehouse environments. Skilled in operating scanners and heavy equipment. Expertise in maintenance, safety and inventory organization.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Driver/Production Worker
Basco
Monee
03.2023 - Current
- Operated forklifts to transport materials across the facility.
- Conducted routine inspections of forklift equipment for safety compliance.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from trucks and storage areas efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize warehouse layout, enhancing material accessibility and workflow efficiency.
- Maintained accurate inventory records during material handling processes.
- Trained new employees on safe forklift operation practices, promoting a culture of safety and compliance in the workplace.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment for all staff.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding equipment and supply needs.
- Executed transportation, loading, unloading, and stacking of materials, facilitating streamlined operations and timely deliveries.
- Inspected the forklift daily to ensure proper functioning of safety equipment and components.
- Executed product placement on shelves and racks according to supervisor instructions.
Shift Manager
Arby's Restaurant
Matteson
02.2010 - 09.2016
- Supervised daily operations to ensure smooth restaurant functioning.
- Trained and mentored staff on customer service best practices.
- Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies as needed.
- Coordinated shift schedules to optimize staff coverage and efficiency.
- Enforced health and safety standards throughout the restaurant environment.
Education
Bloom Trail High School
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Material handling
- Routine inspections
- Team collaboration
- Supply chain logistics
- Equipment maintenance
- Customer service
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Employee training
- Shift coordination
- Adaptability
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Double pallet jack operation
- Dock operations
- Product inspection
- Damage prevention
- Heavy equipment operations
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Operating reach trucks
- Confined space entry
Timeline
Forklift Driver/Production Worker
Basco
03.2023 - Current
Shift Manager
Arby's Restaurant
02.2010 - 09.2016
Bloom Trail High School