Forklift Driver Resume Samples

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.

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Forklift Driver II Resume

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, and Pallet Jack. Proficient in operating automatic pallet, pallet jack, forklift, clamp truck, RF scan gun and stand up forklift. Good communication skills & ability to communicate at all levels with customers.

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Description :

  1. Accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and may also be required to perform order filler and checker duties.
  2. Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations.
  3. Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
  4. Pull and prepare the product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped.
  5. Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards.
  6. Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars or trailers.
  7. Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, or other power equipment.
  8. On a daily basis, inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment.
  9. Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods.
  10. Operated all equipment safely and completed all assignments in a timely manner.
Years of Experience
Experience
10+ Years
Experience Level
Level
Senior
Education
Education
BA


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.

Skills : Forklift Operator, Inventory Control, Warehouse, Leadership, Load And Unloading, Customer Service, and Manual Equipment.

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Description :

  1. Inspect product load for accuracy and safely move it around the warehouse or facility to ensure timely and complete delivery.
  2. Move controls to drive gasoline- or electric-powered trucks, cars, or tractors and transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
  3. 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.
  4. Position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
  5. Manually or mechanically load or unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles.
  6. Perform routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment, such as cleaning, lubricating, recharging batteries, fueling, or replacing liquefied-gas tank.
  7. Weigh materials or products and record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
  8. Operate or tend automatic stacking, loading, packaging, or cutting machines.
  9. Turn valves and open chutes to dump, spray, or release materials from dump cars or storage bins into hoppers.
  10. Ensured product numbers properly listed on shipping documents and labels.
Years of Experience
Experience
7-10 Years
Experience Level
Level
Executive
Education
Education
HS


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, and Industrial Safety Training.

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Description :

  1. Loading or unloading materials onto or off of pallets, skids, slip sheets, cages or lifting device.
  2. Moving to locations with the high-bay truck; placing carton into location; scanning carton barcode and labeling barcode to move cartons electronically from personal card location to reserve location.
  3. Operating RF display to obtain instruction for stock placement or retrieval.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Visually scanning all pallets/slip sheets for damaged cases, broken pallets, or improperly palletized cases that could result in safety or quality issues.
  7. Supporting quality standards, safety, and personnel policies throughout the facility utilized PKMS (pick ticket management system) for tracking, active load, status, printing labels, load sheets.
  8. Preparing products and necessary documents to ship both locally and internationally using various freight liners and carriers.
  9. Certifying export paperwork and performing q/a for all internal/external orders.
  10. Inspecting all incoming shipments and determined if products needed to be overhauled or were ready for stock.
Years of Experience
Experience
5-7 Years
Experience Level
Level
Executive
Education
Education
HS

Forklift Driver/Operator I Resume

Summary : 7+ years of experience as a Forklift Driver is now looking to obtain a permanent position that fully utilizes my training and experience and offer further professional development and advancement.

Skills : Shipping, Receiving, Loading/Unloading, Warehouse RF Scanners, Customer Service, Manual Equipment, Forklift Certified On All Forklifts.

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Description :

  1. Aligning machines, cutter heads, or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines or ground or position equipment, following hand signals of other workers.
  2. Adjusting handwheels and depress pedals to control attachments, such as blades, buckets, scrapers, or swing booms.
  3. Coordinating machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
  4. Loading and moving dirt, rocks, equipment, or other materials, using trucks, crawler tractors, power cranes, shovels, graders, or related equipment.
  5. Repairing and maintaining equipment, making emergency adjustments or assisting with major repairs as necessary.
  6. Starting engines, move throttles, switches, or levers, or depress pedals to operate machines, such as bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders, or backhoes.
  7. Taking actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.
  8. Talking to clients and study instructions, plans, or diagrams to establish work requirements.
  9. Picking, packing, and scanning orders using a palletizer and doing inventory.
  10. Interacting with co-workers to ensure all duties were completed by the end of each shift.
Years of Experience
Experience
7-10 Years
Experience Level
Level
Executive
Education
Education
HS

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.

Skills : Communication, Multitasking, Prioritizing, Organization, Interpersonal, Problem Solving Abilities, Dependability, Strong Work Ethic, Adaptability, Fast Learner, and Good Listener.

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Description :

  1. 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.
  2. Identifying, separating, labeling and palletizing merchandise to be relocated to an appropriate area of a distribution center.
  3. Replenishing pick areas identified by replenishment screens or report various requests for needed merchandise.
  4. Filling merchandise orders by selecting and moving merchandise from active location to conveyor, and/or slot to pallet or box to fill orders.
  5. Loading merchandise onto trailers by moving merchandise from conveyor to trailer or from pallet to trailer.
  6. Scanning non-conveyable or non-diverted merchandise prior to loading on a trailer.
  7. Checking merchandise to ensure that shipment is accurate and merchandise is not damaged and is loaded onto the proper trailer.
  8. Performing general housekeeping dutiesperform varied duties on department assignment.
  9. Reading work orders or production schedules to determine specifications, such as materials to be used, locations of cutting lines, or dimensions and tolerances.
  10. Removing housings, feed tubes, tool holders, or other accessories to replace worn or broken parts, such as springs or bushings.
Years of Experience
Experience
10+ Years
Experience Level
Level
Senior
Education
Education
MBA

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, Forklift Operator, Warehouse RF Scanners, Load And Unloading, Customer Service, and Manual Equipment.

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Description :

  1. Loading and unloading products from trailers using forklift trucks and other material handling the equipment.
  2. Cleaning work area and equipment regularly by removing empty pallets, wood, and plastic.
  3. Following company standards and legal regulations to ensure a safe and positive work atmosphere.
  4. Maintaining forklift equipment by troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance, recommending repairs and performing routine pre and post inspections.
  5. Maintaining material handling equipment by recharging, cleaning, oiling, refueling, and other necessary actions, and record all information on the log sheet.
  6. Studying the production schedule to determine material requirements, movements, and deliveries.
  7. Recording information regarding movements of supplies, materials and finished products.
  8. Sorting, packing, and inventory product palates according to company standards.
  9. Monitoring and adjusting production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
  10. Setting up and operating production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
Years of Experience
Experience
5-7 Years
Experience Level
Level
Executive
Education
Education
MBA

Production Supervisor/Forklift Driver II Resume

Summary : 12 years of experience as a Forklift Driver. A reliable and mature person seeking a position to gain experience and understanding into the fitness industry.

Skills : Fork Truck, Machine Operation, Heavy Lifting, Motivator, Fast Learner, Intermediate Accounting, and Communication skills.

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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.
  • Coordinated with freight forwarders to expedite international shipments.
  • Sorted, packed, wrapped, tied and labeled products as per company procedures.
  • Identified and reported faulty equipment's, damages, and safety concerns to supervisor immediately.
  • Years of Experience
    Experience
    10+ Years
    Experience Level
    Level
    Senior
    Education
    Education
    Associate

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, Organizational, and Extremely Quick Learner

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Description :

  1. Pulled and prepared a product for shipment in an efficient manner to meet customer service standards.
  2. Maintained appropriate records and reports to guarantee product control and safety.
  3. Used computers and WMS computer systems, including RF handheld scanners to enter data and process information for accurate records.
  4. Verified part numbers and placed parts in appropriate shipping containers.
  5. Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to shift supervisor.
  6. Executed the entire assembly process by accurately interpreting set up sheets, work orders, drawing, or blueprints.
  7. Planned and paced work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project or production goals.
  8. Closely inspected parts to ensure that were clean and free of contaminants.
  9. Installed protective devices as bracing, padding or strapping to prevent shifting or damage during shipping.
Years of Experience
Experience
7-10 Years
Experience Level
Level
Executive
Education
Education
MBA

Warehouse Clerk/Forklift Driver I Resume

Objective : 4+ years of experience as a Forklift Driver is now looking forward to establishing a career in which I will be able to utilize skills that I have currently obtained and to strengthen talents that I have gained through other jobs.

Skills : Microsoft Office, Excel, Bilingual, Forklift, Radio Controlled Crane, Inventory Management, and Quality Standard Calibration.

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Description :

  1. Ensuring associates in the department have sufficient materials and training to perform their duties adequately.
  2. Reviewing the workflow of the department to ensure it is adequate and to resolve any issues that arise; tracking associate attendance.
  3. Conducting safety audits within the department to ensure work completed by associates is done in a safe manner; conducting safety training when needed.
  4. Monitoring the slot-fill status and workload to eliminate omissions and ensuring the order filler's bin is full.
  5. Providing leadership and coaching to associates within the department to ensure they are operating at peak performance.
  6. Picking from floor pallets and modules to provide store orders and products requested.
  7. Recording information regarding movements of supplies, materials and finished products.
  8. Maintaining material handling equipment by recharging, cleaning, oiling, refueling, and other necessary actions, and record all information on a log sheet.
  9. Maintaining forklift equipment by troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance, recommending repairs and performing routine pre and post inspections.
  10. Following company standards and legal regulations to ensure a safe and positive work atmosphere.
Years of Experience
Experience
2-5 Years
Experience Level
Level
Junior
Education
Education
HS

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.

Skills : Computer Email Software (Outlook, Thunderbird), Internet Browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox), Peripheral Devices (Scanners, Printers), Warehouse RF Scanners, Load and Unloading, Customer Service, Manual Equipment, and Forklift Certified On All Forklifts.

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Description :

  1. Operated a forklift to move material through the facility (i.e. sit down, reach truck, cherry picker) as required.
  2. Picked, packed, and scanned orders using an RF gun and doing inventory.
  3. Performed shipping and receiving duties.
  4. Stacked skids or pallets in designated areas; cleaned up and disposed of scraps, cardboard, plastic wrap, and strapping and placed in proper containers.
  5. Inspected product load for accuracy and safely move it around the warehouse or facility to ensure timely and complete delivery.
  6. Manually or mechanically load or unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles.
  7. Positioned lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
  8. Weighed materials or products and record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
  9. Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment, such as cleaning, lubricating, recharging batteries, fueling, or replacing liquefied-gas tank.
  10. Resolves a variety of conventional problems and situations in carrying out all phases of the logistics process.
Years of Experience
Experience
5-7 Years
Experience Level
Level
Senior
Education
Education
Associate