A Forklift Driver will drive powered industrial trucks, load and unload materials and deliveries, and move them to and from storage areas. The most common work activities depicted on the Forklift Driver Resume include the following – loading and unloading warehouse materials, identifying damages to vehicle, transporting materials to different locations, securing loads to machine before transporting, operating and managing technical equipment, picking and wrapping orders for shipment, adhering to safety management standards; and scheduling maintenance and repairs of vehicle.
Qualifications that can highlight a resume include the following – excellent hand-eye coordination, proficiency in operating technical machinery, mathematical aptitude, valid fork-lifting certificate, proficiency with RF scanners; and strong communication skills. Good physical condition is also required. Formal education is not needed for the post. However, a valid driving license and relevant training will be useful.
Summary : 16 years of experience as a Forklift Driver, seeking a job with a manufacturing or warehouse company, where I can use my experience as a forklift driver in order to maintain inventories in a good clean environment and to become an asset to the company. Uncommon ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. consistently throughout an entire shift.
Skills : Excellent knowledge of Shipping, Receiving, Packaging, Pallet Wrapping
Description :
Accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and may also be required to perform order filler and checker duties.
Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations.
Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
Pull and prepare the product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped.
Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards.
Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars or trailers.
Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, or other power equipment.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
AAS
Machine Operator/ Forklift Driver I Resume
Summary : 9 years of experience as a Forklift Driver, looking forward to obtaining an position where I may use the skills I have developed throughout my lifetime.
Move controls to drive gasoline- or electric-powered trucks, cars, or tractors and transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
Move levers or controls that operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams with swivel-hooks, hoists, or elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, or stack material.
Operate or tend automatic stacking, loading, packaging, or cutting machines.
Turn valves and open chutes to dump, spray, or release materials from dump cars or storage bins into hoppers.
Ensured product numbers properly listed on shipping documents and labels.
Executed daily inspections on equipment, reducing downtime by 15% through proactive maintenance.
Streamlined loading and unloading processes, increasing efficiency by 20% in material handling operations.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Executive
Education
CFO
Forklift Driver I Resume
Headline : 6+ years of experience as a Forklift Driver. Seeking a career position in an environment where I can utilize my equipment skills, communication skills, problem-solving skills, as well as gain new skills with the potential for growth with a progressive company.
Skills : Forklift Certification, Logistics, Team Player And Self-sufficient, Positive Work Attitude In Any Environment, Capable Of Learning New Tactics And Strategies
Description :
Loading or unloading materials onto or off of pallets, skids, slip sheets, cages or lifting device.
Operating RF display to obtain instruction for stock placement or retrieval.
Scanning pallet and/or case labels, conduct a pallet or case inquiry to determine the action required to correct the error, once the error has been corrected, obtaining the pallet and transports it to the proper location.
May scan cage barcode with Rf unit to move cartons electronically from cage location to personal card location completed daily forklift service form for routine maintenance or malfunctions.
Preparing products and necessary documents to ship both locally and internationally using various freight liners and carriers.
Certifying export paperwork and performing q/a for all internal/external orders.
Inspecting all incoming shipments and determined if products needed to be overhauled or were ready for stock.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
DLGM
Forklift Driver/Operator I Resume
Summary : Results-driven Forklift Driver/Operator I with a strong focus on safety and efficiency. Successfully managed inventory control processes, reducing errors by 30% and improving overall warehouse workflow through effective equipment operation.
Aligning machines, cutter heads, or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines or ground or position equipment, following hand signals of other workers.
Adjusting handwheels and depress pedals to control attachments, such as blades, buckets, scrapers, or swing booms.
Coordinating machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
Loading and moving dirt, rocks, equipment, or other materials, using trucks, crawler tractors, power cranes, shovels, graders, or related equipment.
Repairing and maintaining equipment, making emergency adjustments or assisting with major repairs as necessary.
Starting engines, move throttles, switches, or levers, or depress pedals to operate machines, such as bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders, or backhoes.
Taking actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Executive
Education
AAS Logistics
Warehouse Clerk/Forklift Driver II Resume
Summary : Dexterous professional having 13+ years of experience as a Forklift Driver is now looking for a position with a company that I will be able to utilize experience in preparing orders, pulling materials and placing orders in the delivery area to orchestrate the smooth flow of shipment operations.
Loading and unloading merchandise check, verifying and auditing merchandise and entering data into remote data terminals to ensure that ordered merchandise is as ordered and not damaged.
Identifying, separating, labeling and palletizing merchandise to be relocated to an appropriate area of a distribution center.
Replenishing pick areas identified by replenishment screens or report various requests for needed merchandise.
Filling merchandise orders by selecting and moving merchandise from active location to conveyor, and/or slot to pallet or box to fill orders.
Loading merchandise onto trailers by moving merchandise from conveyor to trailer or from pallet to trailer.
Scanning non-conveyable or non-diverted merchandise prior to loading on a trailer.
Checking merchandise to ensure that shipment is accurate and merchandise is not damaged and is loaded onto the proper trailer.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
AAS
Forklift Driver I Resume
Headline : 5+ years of experience as a Forklift Driver. Seeking full-time employment with a company/organization where I can fully utilize my skills. I am a willing and quick learner, reliable, hardworking, a team player, multi-task orient professional who can work independently with minimal supervision.
Skills : Professional Certified Forklift Driver, Advanced Computer, Warehousing, Customer Service Representative
Description :
Loading and unloading products from trailers using forklift trucks and other material handling the equipment.
Cleaning work area and equipment regularly by removing empty pallets, wood, and plastic.
Studying the production schedule to determine material requirements, movements, and deliveries.
Sorting, packing, and inventory product palates according to company standards.
Monitoring and adjusting production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
Setting up and operating production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
Managed loading and unloading of goods, improving shipping efficiency by 25% through optimized processes.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
AAS
Production Supervisor/Forklift Driver II Resume
Summary : Dedicated Production Supervisor and skilled Forklift Driver II with expertise in team leadership and operational excellence. Successfully managed a team of 15, achieving a 20% increase in productivity while maintaining high safety standards.
Skills : Machine Operation, Heavy Lifting, Motivator, Fast Learner, Inventory Management, Quality Control
Description :
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 the 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.
Manually or mechanically moved materials from pallets, skids, and platforms.
Adhered to all safety protocols and safe work practices to reduce the likelihood of injury.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
AAS Logistics
Warehousing And Forklift Driver I Resume
Summary : 7 years of experience as a Forklift Driver is now looking to move far up and further in my career and learn as much as possible using teamwork and my skills to get there.
Skills : Blueprint Interpretation Expertise, Assembly Line Production, Material Handling Expert, Production Procedures, Exceptional
Description :
Verified part numbers and placed parts in appropriate shipping containers.
Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to shift supervisor.
Executed the entire assembly process by accurately interpreting set up sheets, work orders, drawing, or blueprints.
Planned and paced work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project or production goals.
Closely inspected parts to ensure that were clean and free of contaminants.
Installed protective devices as bracing, padding or strapping to prevent shifting or damage during shipping.
Conducted regular inventory checks, reducing discrepancies by 15% through accurate tracking and reporting.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Executive
Education
AAS
Warehouse Clerk/Forklift Driver I Resume
Objective : Dedicated Warehouse Clerk and Forklift Driver I skilled in operating various forklifts and managing inventory systems. Recognized for enhancing safety protocols and reducing operational costs through effective inventory control and organization.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Excel, Bilingual, Forklift, Radio Controlled Crane
Description :
Ensuring associates in the department have sufficient materials and training to perform their duties adequately.
Reviewing the workflow of the department to ensure it is adequate and to resolve any issues that arise; tracking associate attendance.
Conducting safety audits within the department to ensure work completed by associates is done in a safe manner; conducting safety training when needed.
Monitoring the slot-fill status and workload to eliminate omissions and ensuring the order filler's bin is full.
Providing leadership and coaching to associates within the department to ensure they are operating at peak performance.
Picking from floor pallets and modules to provide store orders and products requested.
Recording information regarding movements of supplies, materials and finished products.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
AAS in Logistics
Sr. Forklift Driver Resume
Headline : 5 years of experience as a Forklift Driver is now seeking a position with a well-established company that will provide a consistent and enjoyable work atmosphere.
Operated a forklift to move material through the facility (i.e. sit down, reach truck, cherry picker) as required.
Picked, packed, and scanned orders using an 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.
Inspected product load for accuracy and safely move it around the warehouse or facility to ensure timely and complete delivery.
Manually or mechanically load or unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles.
Positioned lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Senior
Education
AAS in Logistics
Certified Forklift Driver I Resume
Objective : Skilled Certified Forklift Driver I with expertise in operating various forklift types. Recognized for exceptional attention to detail and commitment to safety, contributing to a 20% reduction in workplace accidents in previous roles.
Handled multiple aspects of shop operations including maintenance.
Quality Control of Materials, product processing and Inventory.
Complianced with all equipment preventative maintenance.
Maintained ability to pay attention to detail to receive, unload all while double-checking for accuracy.
Handled multiple priorities and performed effectively with co-workers.
Proven ability to track materials, keep and maintained records of items entering or leaving stockroom.
Examined shipment contents and compared with records such as manifests, invoices or orders to verify accuracy.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
HSD
lead Certified Forklift Driver Resume
Summary : Experienced Lead Certified Forklift Driver with expertise in training and mentoring staff. Implemented best practices that improved team productivity by 25% and reduced workplace accidents by 15% in a high-volume distribution center.
Skills : Training Team, Building Hazardous Waste Training, Problem solving, Pallet Jack Use, Team Leadership, Equipment Maintenance
Description :
Checked to ensure accuracy of completed orders, such as, quantities and items being shipped.
Worked in medium temperature rooms and freezer temperature rooms.
Achieved a 99% accuracy rate in inventory management by implementing systematic loading and unloading procedures.
Reduced equipment downtime by 30% through proactive maintenance and timely inspections of forklifts.
Trained new employees on safety protocols, resulting in zero accidents during the onboarding period.
Streamlined warehouse operations, decreasing order fulfillment time by 15% through effective forklift utilization.
Conducted regular safety audits, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and enhancing workplace safety.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
AAS Logistics
Certified Forklift Driver Resume
Objective : Dedicated Certified Forklift Driver with over 5 years of experience in warehouse operations. Proven track record of enhancing efficiency and safety, reducing loading times by 20% while maintaining a 100% accident-free record.
Handled freight using appropriate motorized equipment.
Secured freight in trailers using pallets, straps, ropes, and metal brackets.
Recouped, repaired and restacked damaged freight.
Maintained accurate logs of forklift operations, contributing to a 25% reduction in operational errors.
Implemented safety training sessions, leading to zero workplace injuries over a six-month period.
Assisted in the development of safety protocols, enhancing compliance with OSHA regulations.
Executed inventory counts using forklifts, ensuring 100% compliance with stock accuracy standards.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Executive
Education
HSD
Hyster Driver Resume
Summary : Experienced Hyster Driver adept at navigating complex warehouse layouts. Committed to safety and efficiency, consistently achieving zero-accident records while meeting tight deadlines.
Skills : Drive Hyster Help In Shipping/receiving, Stock Replenishment, Quality Control, Data Entry, Logistics Coordination
Description :
Drove a forklift, whether on a line or in the freezer, mostly.
Manifested waste tickets, blend tickets, and KD case tickets.
Worked bring pallets with a forklift when needed.
Fixed pallets that would be broken, and also make pallets.
Worked in a fast-paced mill managing workload between 3 production lines.
Developed and analyzed system and subsystem requirements.
Developed technical specifications for Energy systems and related components.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
AAS Logistics
Hyster Driver Resume
Headline : Skilled Hyster Driver with expertise in operating forklifts and managing inventory. Recognized for reducing loading times by 20% and enhancing overall productivity in fast-paced environments.
Input all product information into the SAP system, tagged and labeled all products, and staged products in designated areas.
Ensured inventories were kept up to date according to OSI regulations.
Coordinated all outgoing products for speedy and on-time delivery.
Performed all SAP Shipping procedures and maintained detailed batch records of all outgoing products.
Collaborated with warehouse teams to optimize inventory flow, improving order fulfillment speed by 15%.
Trained new employees on Hyster operations and safety protocols, enhancing team productivity and safety awareness.
Managed the loading and unloading of goods, achieving a 30% increase in operational efficiency.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
AAS Logistics
Hyster Driver Resume
Headline : Hyster Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient transport of a variety of materials to and from the construction site. Safely transport materials to and from construction sites, in compliance with all traffic laws, company policies, and contractual obligations.
Skills : Technical Plan Execution, Fast Learner, Detail-Oriented, Safety Compliance, Route Planning
Description :
Worked with Production and Controller to find and eliminate all problems regarding inventory, mislabeling, organizing, and allocation of the product.
Conducted monthly inventory of all products within the OSI Riverside facility.
Maintained daily records of forklift care and maintenance.
Returned products to their 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.
Used forklift to ensure the product and material were ready for ongoing projects.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
AAS Logistics
Hyster Driver Resume
Headline : Hyster Driver is responsible for providing transportation to and from the Hyster facility. The Hyster Driver is a member of the Hyster team and will work closely with other members of the team to ensure their customers are received professionally, safely and comfortably.
Skills : filed insurance claims, reconciled insurance remittance advice, Quick Books, Equipment Maintenance, Time Management, Problem Solving
Description :
Maintained forklift by troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance, and performing routine pre and post-inspections.
Pulled and prepared products 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.
Assemble all documentation and oversee functions of vehicles such as the condition of equipment, loading/unloading, pre-trip inspection, verifying safety and security of cargo.
Pulled products from the warehouse to various locations.
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