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0-5 years of experience
Operated forklifts to transport pharmaceutical materials between loading, unloading, processing and storage areas.
- Ensured organization and security of all materials in storage area.
- Maintained forklift equipment to ensure proper functioning of the equipment.
- Assisted in materials loading and unloading on platforms and lifting devices.
- Weighed materials, and recorded weight and other production data on tags.
- Completed forklift operator training annually, provided by company.
- Coordinated loading and unloading operations.
- RF scan gun for put aways.
0-5 years of experience
Certified Forklift Operator.
- Operated stand up/reach truck forklift loading and unloading product in sub-zero freezer.
- Selected orders from itemized slot picking tickets and loaded trucks with product as directed
- Operated cherry picker and pallet jack.
- Documented and maintained assigned equipment condition on a daily basis.
- Performed other functions and tasks as assigned.
0-5 years of experience
Supported all departments with anything needed regarding the use of a forklift including retrieving and delivering raw materials, chemicals, maintenance parts, and office supplies.
- Performed strict receiving procedures including condition checks of trucks, BOL’s, packing slips, seals and product by following all guidelines set by OSI Food Safety and Security Guidelines. Completed all paperwork and maintained detailed records for Shipping and Receiving, QA, and Accounting departments.
- Loaded and unloaded all trucks using various forklifts and hand trucks. Operated dock levelers. Staged and organized all incoming and outgoing product.
- Inputted all product information into SAP system, tagged and labeled all product, and staged product in designated areas.
- Collaborated with QA and Purchasing departments to ensure inventories were kept up to date according to OSI regulations. Recorded and dumped out of date product.
- Effectively organized and implemented shipping procedures. Coordinated all outgoing product for speedy and on-time delivery. Performed all SAP Shipping procedures and maintained detailed batch records of all outgoing product.
- Worked with Production and Controller to find and eliminate all problems regarding inventory, mislabeling, organizing, and allocation of product.
- Conducted monthly inventory of all product within the OSI Riverside facility.
- Maintained daily records of forklift care and maintenance.
0-5 years of experience
Used forklift to ensure the product and material was ready for ongoing projects
- Returned products to original location following the completion of the project
- Oversaw projects to ensure it was built accurately and completed on time
- Maintained inventory logs to ensure sufficient materials were available for the project build
0-5 years of experience
Safely and proficiently operated forklifts for transportation of materials between loading, processing, and storage areas in a timely manner.
- Pulled and prepared product for shipment in an efficient manner to meet customer service standards.
- Maintained appropriate records and reports to guarantee product control and safety.
- Used computers and WMS computer systems, including RF handheld scanners to enter data and process information for accurate records.
- Performed daily safety and maintenance checks of lift vehicles.
0-5 years of experience
Operate and drive straight or articulated forklifts to pick up and driver goods and materials.
- Assemble all documentation and overseeing functions of vehicles such as condition of equipment, loading/unloading, pre-trip inspection, verifying safety and security of cargo.
- Pulled products from the warehouse to various locations
- Identified and reported faulty equipment damaged, and safety concerns to Supervisor immediately.
- Maintain forklift by troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance and performing routine pre and post inspections.
0-5 years of experience
Accident/ Injury free during entire time working at [company name] (both Building LL and NN)
- Welded for 6 months on D6, D7, D8 and pipe layer ROPS, RIFT over to building NN as a receiving checker/tagger, moved to forklift operator during MACH 1 SAP launch, trained as a receiving clerk. Cross trained on all positions on dock and several areas off the dock.
- Successfully passed 1R11 quality inspector test
- Team lead for NN dock 51 RIW
- Proficient in reading and understanding blueprints
- Experienced in making bills of lading for outbound material ( in both SAP and using web bills)
- Trained on use of SAP system to receive and move parts in inventory, as well as tracking parts and paying freight through SAP
0-5 years of experience
Receiving/Shipping
- Operated a forklift to move material through facility (i.e. sit down, reach truck, cherry picker) as required.
- Picked, packed, and scanned orders using a RF gun and doing inventory.
- Performed shipping and receiving duties.
- Stacked skids or pallets in designated areas; cleaned up and disposed of scraps, cardboard, plastic wrap, and strapping and placed in proper containers.
- Promoted a clean, safe and positive work environment.
- Maintained the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion and performed daily equipment checks; complied with OSHA and MSDS Standards.
0-5 years of experience
Operate and certified on other machines such as reach truck, cherry picker, stand-up forklift, and electric pallet-jack.
- Receive packages from line, load shuttles, and stack materials in an organized fashion.
- Trained oncoming employees, take-on most of the workload, while making no errors.
- Adequate use of a spread-sheet (Microsoft Excel) to keep track of the production reports.
0-5 years of experience
Implemented Customer service, assembly for all facets of store operations
- Maintained adequate appearance of the store determination
- Provided knowledgeable resource information regarding procedures, objectives and operation functions in assigned areas
- Accessed customer service in person and by telephone
- Reliable for handling and preparing of documents, record keeping, reports and assigned correspondence
- Provided information utilizing judgment, knowledge and identifying problem situations and resolutions
- Handled and processed documents, reports and gathering confidential information with confidentiality.
- Assembly of work, merchandising, filing, faxing, data entry, scanning, cashiering, faxing
0-5 years of experience
Loaded and unloaded trucks and performed quality checks on packaging of product. Reported damages as required by supervisor
- Moved pallets of different size and weights throughout warehouse
- Completed all paperwork and system updates for inbound and outbound loads
- Stock taking with use of handheld scanner
- Daily pallet inventory count
- Operated automated shrink wrap machine
- Maintained clean and safe work environment
0-5 years of experience
Forklift operation and softwares
- Trained new employees to work in warehouse environment
- Gathered information for drivers and instructed others on placement and loading procedures
- Joint sales calls with representatives to increase business
- Deliveries Trained
0-5 years of experience
Moved freight, stocked, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, containers, by hand or using power equipment.
- Sorted cargo before loading and unloading.
- Read work orders or received oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
- Recorded number of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.
- Maintained equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory was protected.
0-5 years of experience
Performed general physical activities in warehouse; loading, unloading, sorting and moving products and materials manually and using material handling equipment.
- Read work orders and received verbal instructions for work assignments.
- Filled and completed order receipts, and assembled orders in shipping containers.
- Transported filled orders to and from shipping area.
6-10 years of experience
Manually moved freight, stock, and other raw materials around warehouse where needed.
- Moved levers and controls that operate lifting devices such as forklifts, lift beams, and swivel-hooks.
- Position lifting devices under, over, and around loaded pallets.
- Manually or mechanically load and unload materials from pallets, skids, and platforms.
- Operated or tend automatic stacking, loading, packaging, or cutting machines.
6-10 years of experience
Loaded goods on to the forklift in a systematic procedure.
- Followed proper handling procedure of the goods.
- Responsibility of conducting regular inspection of the forklift to ensure its safety and ability of performing the operations.
- Assisted in making pallets of goods and materials to put on trucks for transportation.
- Maintained and working in accord with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration norms.
- Verified the loaded material with the order form given.
- Coordinated work with the warehouse staff and efficiently carrying out the orders of the supervisor.
- Checked, counting and weighing of inventory
0-5 years of experience
Open warehouse on a daily basis.
- Loaded materials for pick-up and staged materials for the upcoming work week.
- Maintained grounds, doing inventory, and manual invoicing.
- Organized the warehouse via forklift and manual labor.
- Matching samples by manually color matching materials if needed.
0-5 years of experience
Loaded or unloaded materials onto or off pallets.
- Performed routine checks on materials, equipment, and recorded product data onto tags
- Used RF scanner for put away and order picking, receiving
- Loaded, unloaded, moved, stacked, and staged products and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, or other powered equipment
0-5 years of experience
Selected products for specific route according to pick sheets
- Received incoming shipment and reviewed content against purchase order for accuracy
- Verified and recorded the count and condition of cargo received
- Correctly and efficiently move product between freight trucks, staging areas, and storage
6-10 years of experience
Moving controls, devices, and levers to drive forklifts to transfer materials between unloading, processing, loading, and storage areas.
- Organizing and securing stored materials such as boxes and pallets.
- Loading or unloading materials manually, off or on to pallets, platforms, skids, or lifting devices.
- Performing routine post and pre inspections
- Reporting to supervisor regarding any damage to racks, faulty equipment, or any other safety hazards
- Completing forklift operator training.
- Performing other duties
0-5 years of experience
Skillfully loaded and unloaded delivery trucks with forklift
- Filled in for co-workers on the production line in their absence
- Loaded the production line conveyer belt with boxes
- Quickly and successfully maintained pace with the production line
- Actively participated in team meetings with supervisor and co-workers
- Completed task given by supervisor with in company time limits
- Met goals set by upper management with in time constraints set by company policy
0-5 years of experience
Certified on all lift trucks thru [company name]
- Responsible for pulling all assigned orders from cold storage.
- Responsible for loading outgoing orders onto delivery trucks.
- Assigned to Kuehne+ Nagel Warehouse
- Responsible for cleaning the production and office area of the warehouse.
- Moved material throughout the warehouse
- Operated a bailer machine daily.
10+ years of experience
Assist the Military in supply operations.
- Conducted numerous inventories.
- Conducted equipment turn-ins and maintenance various
- Receive and ship numerous Military equipment overseas.
- Cross trained in working at the Ammunition Supply Point.
0-5 years of experience
Performs all preventive maintenance and repair of warehouse conveyor systems to include replacing motors, gear boxes, belts, proximity switches, electronic and mechanical conveyor parts. Work is performed with the operation of scissor lifts, and frequently in cat walks, ladders at elevations in excess of 40 ft.
- Perform operation of conveyor reject lane to ensure accurate and timely processing of computer transactions for the receipt, inspection, storage, issue, and disposal of material
- Provides customer service at all levels keeping abreast of new policies, procedures, regulations, directives, etc
- Team member of Safety Committee, working with mid-level and senior management to assist in resolving complex and highly visible problems requiring seasoned technical judgment, Responsible for maintaining accountability of hazardous material
- Forklift operator, involved in loading, unloading, and stowage of palletized merchandise, preventive maintenance and operation of 56 electric and propane forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, and riding pallet jacks
- Painting and sealing of supply floor storage areas
0-5 years of experience
Forklift operator, removed full trash hoppers from each zone and replaced with empty trash hoppers, removed full material bins and replaced with empty bins.
- Would install 12 volt DC, 12-15 amps under load, semi-sealed. Motors to small power supply modules.
- Would install receiver mount to unit to receive signal and program wireless controller to send signal.
- Assembled and installed solution tanks, installed solution distribution hoses and sprayers, filters, control nozzles.
- Assembled solution pumps connected hoses, clamps and pump adapters and plugs to solution tanks.
- Attached warning and danger stickers and decals on various products.
- Wired harness, relay adapters and data cables to control module board using diagrams.
- Assembled and boxed up various customer product support kits depending on model number.
0-5 years of experience
Performed freight handling duties with a manual pallet jack/handcart
- Checked loads are secure
- Stacked empty pallets
- Performed daily equipment checks, for example recharging the truck’s battery
- Helped to load and unload trucks by hand where necessary
- Performed other warehouse tasks like packing.
0-5 years of experience
Forklift operations
- Supervised teams or 8 to 12 persons
- Ensure quantity and quality products
- Utilized hand-held computerized system to verify shipments and identify loads for re-packing and distribution to stores or forwarding into inventory
- Load, bound, and arrange pallets, label, and transport into warehouse
- Maintain compliance with all safety and corporate regulations
- Manage logistics of multiple shipments and deliveries with extreme time constraints
0-5 years of experience
Unload and process incoming merchandise
- Move, store and transfer merchandise
- Maintain stock in an ordered fashion on shelves or in correct locations
- Pick, pack and transport orders in a suitable manner
- Processed outbound shipments of inventory via commercial carrier
- Use electric pallet jack, hand lift and forklift safely
- Maintain a clean and safe condition of equipment and work area
0-5 years of experience
Forklift Driver
- Coordinated inbound and outbound shipments.
- Monitoring of all production and inventory.
- Warehouse material handling.
- Provided necessary reports.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for collecting special orders, vendor purchase orders and customer returns
- Responsible for location and inventory lookups
- Organizing and processing customer orders to ensure that truck departure timelines are met
- Processing outbound orders on a daily basis
- Operating a conveying machine shrink wrapping kit for orders to be shipped
0-5 years of experience
Forklift Operator or other power equipment – Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following Standard Operation procedures.
- Prepares orders by processing requests: Handled routine picking, receiving and shipping functions in accordance with established work processes.
- Sort, organizes and restocks products in the warehouse – Receiving / Put-Away: Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations.
- Use radio frequency equipment for picking, receiving, put away, and load.
- Assist in physical inventories – Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained.
0-5 years of experience
Driving forklifts to transfer materials between unloading, processing, loading and storage areas.
- Loading or unloading materials, off or on to pallets
- Performing routine post and pre inspections to ensure suitable working nature or forklift equipment.
- Reporting to supervisor regarding any damage to racks, faulty equipment, or any other safety hazards.
- Consulting, working, and coordinating with supervisors, managers and employees regarding safety and operating procedures.
0-5 years of experience
Restock items in freezer/cooler, dry food area.
- The ability to lift fifty plus pounds.
- The ability to operate a forklift and pallet jack.
- Set up special displays and reset aisles according to plan grams.
- Extremely skilled at working in a fast passed environment, while maintaining a safety first mind frame
- Excels at getting the job done in a timely matter
- Capable of doing multiple jobs which are required by management.
0-5 years of experience
Operated the sit down and standup forklift
- Load and unload trucks
- Count parts/Inventory Control
- Scanned parts to be loaded on the truck
- Trained new employees how to pick material
- Maintained a clean working environment
0-5 years of experience
Unload trucks, stage, separate and verify count according to packaging slips.
- Receive product in, pull samples, and deliver processed product into the warehouse via forklift.
- Pull bulk materials for delivery throughout plant.
- Deliver materials for processing, distribution, and shipping to various points throughout plant.
- Perform safety check of forklift daily at beginning of shift.
0-5 years of experience
Assume major responsibility for shipping, receiving, Plock/storage.
- Unload and properly handle all inbound/outbound merchandise.
- Secure merchandise properly to allow for safe movement through the distribution center.
- Verify articles received against corresponding paperwork. Note any discrepancies to ensure 100% inventory accuracy.
- Remove and properly document all damages found or caused on inbound/outbound merchandise.
- Properly store/stage all pallets in assigned locations.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area in all locations within the distribution center.
- Contribute to an environment where IKEA culture is a strong and living reality that embraces the diversity of coworkers and customers.
- Assume responsibility for other tasks and projects as assigned.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for using forklift to pull orders
- Worked in the receiving and shipping department
- Responsible for packing, picking and scanning orders using a palletzier
- Safely and accurately calculate, build and assemble customer orders to prepare them for delivery, inner-yard transfer or customer pick-up.
- Carefully load materials for delivery onto trucks in cooperation with the the truck drivers.
- Unload and stock incoming material from vendors.
- Other responsibilities include: Handling and organizing all materials to minimize damage, operating forklift equipment and performing routine maintenance during down time, safely and neatly maintaining storage areas, entry and exit points, and all high traffic avenues of the facilities to allow for unobstructed safe passage.
- Professionally and courteously assist all customers as they enter the yard for material pick-up or returns.
0-5 years of experience
Adjusted machine feed speed if machine malfunctioned
- Started machine operations by inserting control instructions into control units
- Set up and operated production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures
- Maintained proper stock levels on a line
- Changed equipment over to new product
0-5 years of experience
Operated forklift to transport parts, supplies, and materials
- Sort, pack, wrap, tie and label products as per company procedures.
- Weigh products and record weight and other data in product labels.
- Monitor and maintain accurate inventory.
- Move and load hazardous wastes under direction of supervisor.
- Follow company standards and legal regulations to ensure safe and positive work atmosphere.
- Maintain forklift equipment by troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance, recommending repairs and performing routine pre and post inspections.
- Maintain material handling equipment by recharging, cleaning, oiling, refueling and other necessary actions, and record all information on log sheet
10+ years of experience
- Wrapped protective material around products.
- Started, stopped and regulated speed of conveyor.
- Labelled containers, container tags and products.
- Inspected materials, products and containers at each step of packaging process.
- Drove gasoline-, liquefied gas- and electric-powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices, such as forklift, electric pallet jack,stand-up reachlift,order puller,cherry picker, lift beam, elevating platform and trailer hitch to push, pull, lift, stack, tier and move products, equipment and materials in warehouse, storage yard and factory.
0-5 years of experience
OSHA approved forklift operator.
- Unloading freight from incoming trailers.
- Loading outgoing trailers with returns and freight going to other hubs.
- Scanned bar codes on packages so that they could be tracked through the computer system.
- Placed and sorted packages according route numbers.
- Moved freight to loading docks for independent contractors to sort and load for delivery.
0-5 years of experience
Mover
- Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
- Record numbers of furniture units to be handled or moved, using daily production sheets and work tickets.
- Move freight, stock, and furniture to and from storage or production areas, loading delivery vehicles by hand.
- Load and unload furniture cargo, using winches or other hoisting devices.
- Map and schedule daily route for furniture drop-off
0-5 years of experience
Unload trucks of food products in a safe and accurate manner.
- Use RF mobile computers.
- Operate a electric double pallet jack and sit down forklift with attachments such as a clamp and slip.
- Load/unload our automated conveyor system in a safe and accurate manner.
- Lift and stack empty pallets.
- May be required to perform other duties as needed by supervisor – such as general housekeeping of the aisle and dock areas.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for operating a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise.
- Accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and may also be required to perform Order Filler and Checker duties.
- Unload/ Load inbound shipments safely and move product to dispersing trailers.
- Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate areas.
- Quality: Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances.
- Loading: Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars or trailers.
- Equipment: Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, clamp
- Inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment. Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods.
- Inventory: Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security is maintained. Assist in physical inventories.
- OSHA and MSDS Standards.
0-5 years of experience
Checking Inbound and Outbound Products.Ensures Products are Free of Damage
- Move, Stock, and Stage Products
- Pull and Prepare Products for Shipment
- Keep Appropriate Reports for Inventory Accuracy
- Verify Load Accuracy
- Assist in Physical Inventory
- Work with Peers to Complete Warehouse Functions
0-5 years of experience
Company certified Forklift operator.
- Company certified Electric Pallet Jack operator.
- Maintained accurate logs of trailer count and inventory.
- Drove a company Forklift/Electric Pallet Jack in a safe manor.
- Trouble shooting and solving problems as they came up.
- Main jobsite was Trader Joe’s warehouse Stockton, CA
- Training new hires to ensure that they succeed as operators.
- Work within safety regulations.
0-5 years of experience
Forklift Operator/Shipping Clerk
- Picking Orders for Ryder Fleet Trucks and customers
- Verifying correct orders to be shipped to customers
- Staging product in rack and bin locations
- Unloading and loading Ryder trucks and deliveries.
0-5 years of experience
Transfer material to and from production as areas using forklift
- Store/Stage products within warehouse using forklift
- Order picking
- Load/Unload trucks and completed packaging checks on material
- Monitor/Maintain Inventory counts when required
- Help with production when needed
- Maintain /Kept a clean safe work environment in warehouse and parking areas
- Completed damage reports as required
0-5 years of experience
Unload Inbound Shipment
- RF Scanning, Assist With Picking & Packing
- Move Products To Storage Locations
- Prepare & Stage Skids For Outbound Shipment
- Assist With Pallet Building
- Inventory Control & Returns
Forklift Operator Resume FAQ.
What should I put on my resume for a forklift operator?
Make sure all of your key skills are mentioned in your resume. These may include:
- Skilled at operating multiple types of forklifts, including side loader, counterbalance and telehandler lifts and the powered pallet jack.
- Loading and unloading shipments ahead of schedule.
- Comprehensive knowledge of safety guidelines.
- Unparalleled hand-eye coordination.
Additionally, your resume should always have your contact information, education credentials, work history and a professional summary (or resume objective).
How do you describe a forklift operator on a resume?
A forklift operator’s resume should describe the job in the professional summary and throughout the work experience section. Here’s what a solid summary would look like:
Highly skilled forklift operator with over eight years’ experience handling stand-up and sit-down equipment. Comfortable in fast-paced industry environments. Well trained in the current safety procedures, maintaining a 100% safety record. Assisted in selecting, onboarding and mentoring 40+ new employees when opening a new warehouse location.
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