Chad Patton
louisville
Summary
Dedicated forklift operator with expertise in load securing, time management, and safety compliance. Proven track record in optimizing warehouse operations and conducting thorough inspections to ensure safe and efficient material handling.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Hearn industrial services
Louisville
11.2024 - Current
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within warehouse areas.
- Conducted routine inspections on forklifts to ensure safe operation.
- Collaborated with team members to organize and prioritize daily tasks.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks efficiently, following safety protocols.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all material handling activities.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding equipment issues or delays.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, using forklift.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks to staging area.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
- Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
- Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
- Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
- Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
Pit Operator
Wolverine world wide
Louisville
01.2018 - 05.2024
- Maintained equipment and ensured optimal performance during production runs.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production goals efficiently.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment.
- Assisted in training new operators on machinery and processes.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported shortages to management promptly.
- Kept work area organized and free from hazards throughout shifts.
- Monitored pit operations for compliance with safety regulations.
- Reported any hazardous conditions or potential safety risks to management immediately.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding production goals and objectives.
- Performed daily inspections of equipment to ensure proper functioning and safety.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by taking appropriate action as needed.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to less experienced operators on site.
- Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
- Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
- Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Load securing
- Time management
- General laborer
- Warehouse operations
- Order picking and processing
- Warehouse picking
- Barcode scanning
- Loading and unloading
- RF scanner
- Safe driver
- Punctual and reliable
- Order picking
- OSHA workplace safety
- Shipping and receiving
- Lift equipment operation
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Hearn industrial services
11.2024 - Current
Pit Operator
Wolverine world wide
01.2018 - 05.2024