Columbus Chapman
Antioch
Summary
Dynamic and certified Forklift Operator with a proven track record at FedEx, where I enhanced warehouse efficiency and safety. Skilled in operating various forklifts and material handling, coupled with a strong focus on teamwork and problem-solving. Achieved a significant reduction in loading times while maintaining a zero-accident record, showcasing my commitment to operational excellence and safety awareness.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator/Material Handler
FedEx
06.2008 - Current
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
- Generated production data to complete necessary paperwork by accurately measuring and weighing materials.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on material handling equipment to ensure optimal functioning throughout daily operations.
- Prevented product damage by carefully loading and unloading materials using appropriate equipment.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northern High
Detroit, MI06-1983
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Positive attitude
- Forklift operator certification
- Package handling
- Loading and unloading
- Attention to detail
- Shipping and receiving
- Materials handling and transport
- Team player
- Customer service
- Warehouse operations
- Equipment safety
- Warehouse safety
- Truck loading and unloading
- Material handling
- Pallet jack operation
- Safety awareness
- Forklift operations
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Warehouse organization
- General laborer
- Material identification
- Order picking
- Assembly and production
- Order picking and processing
- Clean background check
- Safe driver
- Pick ticket orders
- Punctual and reliable
- Inventory management
- Palletizing
- Materials management
- Materials handling
- Good housekeeping
- Problem-solving
- Equipment operation
- Material packaging
- Hand trucks and dollies
- Shipping and receiving expert
- Pulling and staging
- OSHA compliance
- Manufacturing
- Heavy equipment operations
- Paperwork completion
- Storage and organization
- Load verification
- Lift equipment operation
- PPE policy adherence
- Decision-making
- Staff management
- Labeling and boxing
- Customer focused
- Issue troubleshooting
- Heavy lifting
- Verbal and written communication
- RF scanner
- Shipping operations
- Product staging
- Barcode scanning
- Physically fit and agile
- Pallet stacking
- Bill of lading
- Dock work
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
employee of the month
Being a self starter and Team Player won me employee of the month several times.
Timeline
Forklift Operator/Material Handler
FedEx
06.2008 - Current
High School Diploma -
Northern High
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