Forklift Operator

Herman Duncan Jr.

*** ***** **** *****

Macon, GA. 31217

Cell 478-***-****

Home 478-***-****

Email: ad6qzf@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Experienced warehouse forklift/machine operator capable of working independently and collaboratively with great communication and interpersonal skills. Extremely goal oriented seeking to obtain a position as a team player in a people-oriented organization where I will be able to maximize my experience inside a challenging environment for achieving all the corporate goals putting safety above all. Strengths:

Able to receive and give constructive feedback

Exceptional attention to details

Strong ability in speed/efficiency

Teamwork/ Organizational Skills

Highly motivated

Good work ethics/ attitude

EXPERIENCE

Amazon Fulfillment Center, Macon GA

Forklift Operator/Order Selector October 2020 - Present

This position is responsible for complying and maintaining materials, inventory, and status information to expedite movement of products and items in a safe manner by using Material Handling Equipment (MHE) and performing physical demands.

Verify materials against invoices to ensure accuracy of the delivery

Work independently to store and stage products in proper warehouse locations, depending upon the nature of the item; place products in appropriate designated areas for new receipts; items awaiting inspection, rejected items, and items pending transfer, issue, or disposal

Use computer and barcode equipment to process transactions for appropriate material data systems

Load and unload products and items from trucks and other conveyances to move them throughout the warehouse areas

Independently operates Material Handling Equipment (MHE) in performance of the work

Manually stack, palletize, arrange, and rotate items according to instructions. Knowledge of aisles, tiers, and rows within warehouse operations

Frito Lay, Kathleen, GA

Certified Forklift Operator/Coordinator February 2012 - October 2020

This position handled end-processing of customer’s orders providing effective, efficient, and best value support to the customers through storage, distribution, customized kits, specialized packaging, and transportation support.

•Shift Team Coordinator- Maintain and models safe and healthy practices. Provides leadership to optimize production, quality, cost, and safety on a continuous basis. Leads and impacts problem-solving resolution. Provides guidance during trouble shooting efforts. Provides adequate staffing for teams and outages, provide constructive feedback, and disperse information as provided by management. Resolve issues amongst teammates.

•Receive, unload, and process incoming shipments. Check accompanying documentation against container or packing labels. Follow established procedures in reporting over, short, misdirected, or damaged materials

•Pack and/or repack a variety of items utilizing a wide variety of standard packing materials, methods, and techniques. Determine appropriate method of packing based on the type of commodity/item to be packed

•Assemble items for shipment in the loading area according to information provided on the shipping requests and checks the condition of shipping containers prior to loading. Ensure shipments are properly loaded onto the right conveyances

•Count types or quantities of items during inventories and maintain tally listings during the count. Recount or searches other storage locations to assist in determining the basis for over, short, or misplaced items

•Operate one or more types of material handling equipment such as a standard forklift with a lifting capacity up to 15,000 pounds, warehouse tractor, or general-purpose vehicle

Anchor Glass, Warner Robins, GA

Machine Operator/ Material Handler January 2001 - February 2012

This position is responsible for using working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and measurement tools such as caliper, micrometer. I have outstanding understanding of production procedures with the ability to read schematics and manuals along with adherence to health and safety regulations.

•Worked within established standard operating procedures

•Control and adjust machine settings

•Inspect parts with precision and measuring tools

•Test operation of machine periodically

•Fix issues that might occur during the shift

•Keep records of approved and defective units or final products

•Safely shut down and created a zero-energy state for equipment and vessels for work to be performed

•Served as a Multi-Skilled Tech and Team Trainer

•Assist maintenance as needed to maintain optimal product flow and spirit of collaboration

EDUCATION

Southeast High School- Macon, Ga Graduated May 1993

JOB RELATED TRAINING

Forklift Certification

Production Machine Operator

Quality

Safety

Proficient Microsoft Office (Excel, Access)

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