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Jose Morales

West Chicago

Summary

Dedicated Forklift Operator with extensive experience at International Paper, skilled in efficient loading and unloading, and maintaining warehouse safety. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and conducting thorough equipment inspections. Reliable and punctual, with a strong commitment to quality and safety in fast-paced environments.


Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Forklift Operator

International Paper
09.2023 - 02.2025
  • Operated forklifts to transport materials efficiently within warehouse environment.
  • Adhered to safety protocols while maneuvering heavy equipment and handling goods.
  • Assisted in loading and unloading shipments, ensuring accurate inventory management.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area for optimal operational efficiency.
  • Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
  • Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.

Forklift Operator

FedEx
01.2022 - 09.2023
  • Conducted routine inspections of forklift equipment to ensure safe operation.
  • Learned proper techniques for lifting, stacking, and moving materials safely and effectively.
  • Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.

Quality Control Inspector

WinCup
01.2021 - 09.2022
  • Conducted thorough inspections of products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Utilized advanced measuring tools and equipment for precise evaluations of materials.
  • Analyzed defect trends, providing actionable insights to reduce rework and improve product quality.
  • Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.

Education

High School Diploma -

West Chicago Community High School
West Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Forklift operation
  • Forklift operator certification
  • Loading and unloading
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Warehouse safety
  • Safe driver
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Shipping and receiving expert
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Dock operations
  • [Equipment] operation
  • Equipment inspections
  • Incident reporting
  • Freight counts

Certification

  • Forklift Training - 2 years

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Forklift Operator

International Paper
09.2023 - 02.2025

Forklift Operator

FedEx
01.2022 - 09.2023

Quality Control Inspector

WinCup
01.2021 - 09.2022

High School Diploma -

West Chicago Community High School
Jose Morales