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Brian Lively

Lebanon Junction

Summary

Adept in forklift operation and team leadership, my ability to optimize production workflows and mentor staff on safety and efficiency stands out. Skilled in heavy equipment operations and a seasoned operator in a 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

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Forklift Operator

Publishers Printing
09.2001 - Current
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
  • Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.
  • Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks.
  • Unloaded and unpacked arriving raw materials.
  • Packaged and loaded finished product for customer shipments.
  • Verified documentation and freight condition according to quality standards.
  • Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
  • Ability to operate a multitude of forklift machines, I.E. seated, standing, and various brands of forklift
  • Ability to operate high lifts. scissor lifts. pallet jacks, and genie booms.



Baler Operator

Publishers Printing
09.2001 - Current
  • Read information and workplace documents to understand job requirements.
  • Unloaded and unpacked arriving raw materials.
  • Set up equipment for operation and adjusted settings.
  • Investigated processing errors and malfunctions, resolving issues with minor machine repairs.
  • Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
  • Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
  • Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
  • Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
  • Operated forklift and freight handling equipment.
  • Packaged and loaded finished product for customer shipments.
  • Verified documentation and freight condition according to quality standards.
  • Daily use of a multitude of hand tools. including pneumatic and power tools.

Head Custodian

Upper Darby School District
06.1991 - 09.2001
  • Organized daily cleaning schedules for custodial team.
  • Set up, arranged and removed decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, and scaffolding to prepare facilities for large events.
  • Assembled basic furniture and supplies for offices and other multi-use rooms.
  • Completed routine floor stripping, sealing, and finishing.
  • Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
  • Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract, and top scrub floors and carpets.
  • Cleaned equipment and machinery to maintain in optimum working condition.
  • Handled spills, accidents and other cleaning emergencies to maintain cleanliness standards throughout assigned shift.
  • maintained boiler room operation, and electrical room operation as well.
  • Used power scrubbing and waxing machines to scrub and polish floors.
  • Completed grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing grass, trimming bushes and removing debris.

Education

GED -

Upper Darby High School
Upper Darby, PA

Skills

  • Loading and unloading
  • Stock control
  • Scheduling and planning
  • Order picking
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Warehouse picking
  • Inventory staging
  • Stock allocation
  • Production reporting
  • Optimizing efficiency
  • Team player
  • Shipping documentation
  • Forklift operation
  • Heavy equipment operations
  • Staff management
  • Shipment processing
  • Shipping and receiving expert
  • Material distribution and sourcing
  • RF scanner

Timeline

Lead Forklift Operator

Publishers Printing
09.2001 - Current

Baler Operator

Publishers Printing
09.2001 - Current

Head Custodian

Upper Darby School District
06.1991 - 09.2001

GED -

Upper Darby High School
Brian Lively