Chris Miller
Lynchburg
Summary
Proactive Warehouse Forklift Operator with extensive experience in optimizing warehouse space and ensuring safe, timely deliveries. Expert in forklift operation, truck loading/unloading, shipping/receiving, and warehouse safety protocols. Known for meticulous inspection, effective communication, and contribution to process improvements.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator
International Paper
12.1990 - Current
- Optimize warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
- Ensure timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
- Building pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapping finished pallets and staging pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Participate in regular safety meetings, staying up-to-date on best practices in regards to safe and efficient operation of a warehouse forklift.
- Collaborate with other warehouse team members, ensuring smooth workflow through effective communication during forklift operations.
- Maneuver forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
International Paper
12.1990 - Current
- Receive incoming shipments, compare contents against associated records and transmit to proper department.
- Use pallet jacks and dollies to load and unload goods from trucks and containers.
- Reduce shipping errors through meticulous inspection of outgoing packages and double-checking labels.
- Monitor scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary, and communicating variances to customers.
- Operate equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Facilitate smooth communication between logistics partners, warehouses, and customers regarding shipment updates or delays for a seamless experience.
- Handle high-volume paperwork and collaborate with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Receive shipments, verifying contents against purchase orders to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Train new staff on warehouse procedures, ensuring high standard of workmanship and safety practices.
Mechanical Supervisor
Waytec
07.1987 - 12.1990
- Ensured quality control with meticulous inspection of completed work, addressing any discrepancies promptly.
- Delegated team assignments, reviewed work and set schedules to maintain optimal coverage of all mechanical needs.
- Reported on work progress to manager and incorporated feedback to maintain tight schedules.
- Contributed to process improvement initiatives by offering valuable insights based on extensive field experience.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rustburg High School
06-1984
Skills
- Forklift Operation
- Warehouse Organization
- Truck loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Loading and unloading
- Heavy Lifting
- Materials Handling
- Loading Dock Procedures
- Warehouse Safety
- Safety Protocols
- Shipment Receiving
- Equipment Maintenance
- Loading dock staging
- Safe forklift operation
Education
Rustburg, VA
Contact
Lynchburg, VA 24502
Timeline
Warehouse Forklift Operator
International Paper
12.1990 - Current
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
International Paper
12.1990 - Current
Mechanical Supervisor
Waytec
07.1987 - 12.1990
High School Diploma -
Rustburg High School
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