Forklift operator with strong focus on safety compliance and inventory management. Proven ability to maintain organized storage areas and improve operational efficiency through effective teamwork. Demonstrated expertise in communication and collaboration with colleagues to achieve common goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator
Lyon Shelving Lockers & Cabinets
Montgomery
03.2025 - 11.2025
Operated forklifts to transport materials within warehouse efficiently.
Loaded and unloaded shelving lockers and cabinets from delivery trucks.
Inspected equipment for safety compliance before each shift started.
Maintained organized storage areas for easy access to inventory.
Assisted team members with heavy lifting and material handling tasks.
Recorded inventory movements in warehouse management system accurately.
Collaborated with supervisors to prioritize daily shipping and receiving tasks.
Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
Followed safety protocols during operations to prevent workplace accidents.
Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Bluewave Products
Batavia
01.2022 - 01.2025
Loaded and unloaded merchandise efficiently to meet demanding route targets.
Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
Checked loads to ensure that cargo was secure and distributed evenly.
Assisted with loading and unloading freight when necessary.
Collaborated with warehouse staff to coordinate product availability for deliveries.
Completed necessary paperwork and documentation for deliveries.
Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to move heavy materials safely.
Maintained clean and organized work areas to promote workplace safety standards.
Forklift Operator
JBS Logistics
Aurora
09.2019 - 01.2022
Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
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.
Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
Collaborated with supervisors to prioritize daily shipping and receiving tasks.
Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.