Joshua Thompson
Danville
Summary
Highly skilled Forklift Operator with background in warehouse operations, inventory management, and safety compliance. Strong ability to operate heavy machinery while prioritizing efficiency and adhering to safety protocols. Demonstrated leadership skills with focus on team collaboration and process improvements. Proven track record of contributing to company goals through diligent work ethic and adaptability.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2011
2011
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Forklift Operator
NFI Logistics
Elwood
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within warehouse efficiently.
- Conducted daily safety inspections on equipment to ensure compliance.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments following company protocols and safety standards.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Followed safety procedures to minimize risks during forklift operation consistently.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
Warehouse Forklift operator
Frito-Lay
Bridgeview
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Operated forklifts to transport products within the warehouse efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded pallets to maintain inventory accuracy and flow.
- Conducted safety checks on equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Loaded and unloaded pallets of product onto trucks using a forklift.
- Followed standard operating procedures to safely stack and store materials in the warehouse.
- Assisted with shipping and receiving activities as needed.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
Forklift Operator
Estes Express
Joliet
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within warehouse efficiently.
- Conducted daily safety inspections on equipment to ensure compliance.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments following company protocols and safety standards.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
Reach lift Operator
Sygma Network
Danville
05.2019 - 08.2023
- Operated forklifts to transport goods within warehouse safely.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments efficiently using proper equipment.
- Inspected equipment for safety compliance and reported issues promptly.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding workflow and operational needs regularly.
- Started lift each morning and performed safety inspections.
Education
Tinley Park Highschool
Tinley Park, ILSkills
- Forklift operation
- Safety inspections
- Inventory management
- Load handling
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Basic math aptitude
- Inventory reporting
- Lift equipment operation
- Product staging
- Physically fit and agile
- Verbal and written communication
- Shipping and receiving
- Inventory control
- Production Assistance
- Workplace cleanliness
- Safe driver
- Loading and unloading
Timeline
Forklift Operator
NFI Logistics
09.2025 - 12.2025
Warehouse Forklift operator
Frito-Lay
01.2025 - 07.2025
Forklift Operator
Estes Express
03.2024 - 01.2025
Reach lift Operator
Sygma Network
05.2019 - 08.2023
Tinley Park Highschool