Nicko Rosales
South Beloit
Summary
Cooperative forklift operator with several years of experience lifting and carrying heavy loads using warehouse equipment. Qualified to operate various classes of forklifts and practiced in wide range of heavy equipment. Talented problem-solver with strong ethics, integrity and relationship-building abilities.
Organized professional experienced in safely moving materials in high-volume warehouse environments. Strong knowledge of inventory management as well as shipping and receiving procedures. Ambitious and hardworking with drive to deliver top-quality results.
Hardworking and observant professional with experience operating and maintaining equipment. Dedicated to moving materials to meet challenging demands and promote team productivity. .
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2021
2021
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Forklift Operator
Ruan
Janesville
09.2024 - Current
- Operated forklifts to transport materials across warehouse floor.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments using pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Conducted routine inspections on equipment for safety compliance.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking stock levels accurately.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Trained new staff on proper equipment handling and safety procedures.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace hazards during operations.
- Maintained organized work area to ensure operational safety standards.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
- Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
- Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
- Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
- Weighed materials or products to record data on tags or labels.
- Inspected product load for accuracy to foster timely and complete delivery.
- Employed hand signals to communicate effectively with coworkers operating transport vehicles and direct movements from floor.
- Accurately measured and recorded product weight, dimensions or other production data for use in tag and label creation.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
Forklift Operator
BRP
Beloit
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Operated forklifts to transport materials across warehouse floor.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments using pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Conducted routine inspections on equipment for safety compliance.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking stock levels accurately.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Maintained organized work area to ensure operational safety standards.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace hazards during operations.
- Trained new staff on proper equipment handling and safety procedures.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
- Accurately measured and recorded product weight, dimensions or other production data for use in tag and label creation.
Manager
McDonald’s
Rockton
12.2017 - 05.2023
- Supervised daily operations to ensure smooth restaurant functioning.
- Trained and mentored staff to improve service quality and efficiency.
- Managed inventory levels to meet customer demand and reduce waste.
- Implemented training programs for new employees on safety and policies.
- Conducted performance evaluations to support employee development initiatives.
- Coordinated team schedules to optimize labor costs and coverage needs.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and company standards during inspections.
- Resolved customer complaints effectively to maintain high satisfaction levels.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to develop action plans for improving services offered.
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
- Managed inventory levels to meet demand without overstocking, reducing waste.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
Education
Hononegah High School
Rockton, ILSkills
- Forklift operation
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Inventory management
- Material handling
- Team collaboration
- Quality assurance
- Customer service
- Workflow optimization
- Staff training
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Data entry
- Product inspection
- Production Assistance
- Heavy lifting
- Pallet stacking
- Documentation
- Loading and unloading
- Safe driver
- Palletizing
- Physically fit and agile
- Warehouse picking
- Material inventory
- Incident reporting
- RF scanner
- Shipping and receiving
- Team player
- Manufacturing and warehouse procedures
- Verbal and written communication
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Ruan
09.2024 - Current
Forklift Operator
BRP
08.2023 - 06.2024
Manager
McDonald’s
12.2017 - 05.2023
Hononegah High School