Christopher Carter
Front Royal,VA
Summary
Hardworking individual with extensive background operating heavy duty machinery on diverse range of construction sites and projects. Proactive team player troubleshoots issues with machinery and equipment to promote longevity of use and precisely manipulates controls and levers to navigate and operate machinery. Committed to maintaining service standards.
Vigilant Forklift Operator familiar with operations and maintenance. Skilled at efficiently moving materials across areas to help teams meet demanding objectives. Conversational [Language] abilities paired with [Number]+ years of experience.
Professional operator with strong experience in material handling and warehouse operations. Skilled in safely maneuvering forklifts, managing inventory, and loading/unloading goods. Reliable team collaborator focused on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Recognized for attention to safety protocols and effective communication skills.
Seasoned candidate operates variety of heavy machinery to perform stacking, lifting and moving functions. Comfortable in high-speed industrial environments and working with people of varying personalities and backgrounds. Dedicated to learning new tasks and trades.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator/Yard Jockey Specialist
SYSCO Food Services
05.2021 - 02.2024
- 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.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
- Streamlined traffic flow within the yard by proactively directing trucks entering or exiting the premises as needed.
- Enhanced yard efficiency by implementing a streamlined truck parking system.
- Increased on-time deliveries by maintaining accurate records of trailer positions and availability.
Lead Delivery Driver/Supervisor
New Day Farms
05.2014 - 05.2018
- Perform duties in accordance with company policies and procedures
- Involved pre and post trip inspection
- Loaded, delivered and verified daily routes and maintained cargo security at all times
- Maintained complete records of delivery schedules and customer issues
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for team members, offering constructive feedback to encourage professional growth.
- Monitored driver performance metrics, providing targeted feedback to support continuous improvement initiatives.
Delivery Route Driver
Flowers Baking Company
01.2003 - 01.2014
- Ensured truck is loaded safely and securely
- Completed deliveries to local stores in a timely manner
- Obtained signatures for deliveries
- Enhanced route efficiency by consistently analyzing and optimizing delivery routes.
- Received, counted and inspected inventory for delivery.
- Decreased customer dissatisfaction 100% by providing on-time or ahead of schedule delivery.
- Increased safety awareness by conducting regular vehicle inspections and adhering to traffic regulations.
- Inspected and loaded delivery trucks and picked up customer returns.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Lakes High School
Reston, VA05.1993
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
NOVA Community College
Sterling, VA03.
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Forklift operator certification
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Team player
- Order picking and processing
- Safe driver
- Palletizing
- Problem-solving
- Heavy equipment operation
- Lift equipment operation
- Dock operations
- Equipment operations
- Materials transport
- Inventory control
Additional Information
- Over10+ years of experience in the delivery industry
- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram form
- Skill to comprehend complex directions to specific physical locations
- Capacity to deliver food products in a safe, timely and accurate manner
- Knowledge and skill in running a route
- Possesses positive and professional attitude
- Excellent customer service skills
- Can drive a26' truck
Certification
- Forklift Certification
- [State] Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
Timeline
Forklift Operator/Yard Jockey Specialist
SYSCO Food Services
05.2021 - 02.2024
Lead Delivery Driver/Supervisor
New Day Farms
05.2014 - 05.2018
Delivery Route Driver
Flowers Baking Company
01.2003 - 01.2014
- Forklift Certification
- [State] Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
High School Diploma -
South Lakes High School
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
NOVA Community College
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