Christopher Turner
Savannah
Summary
Cooperative forklift operator with several years of experience lifting and carrying heavy loads using warehouse equipment. Qualified to operate various classes of forklifts and practiced in wide range of heavy equipment. Talented problem-solver with strong ethics, integrity and relationship-building abilities.
Hardworking and observant professional with experience operating and maintaining equipment. Dedicated to moving materials to meet challenging demands and promote team productivity. .
Highly skilled Forklift Operator with background in warehouse operations, inventory management, and safety compliance. Strong ability to operate heavy machinery while prioritizing efficiency and adhering to safety protocols. Demonstrated leadership skills with focus on team collaboration and process improvements. Proven track record of contributing to company goals through diligent work ethic and adaptability.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1994
1994
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Forklift Operator
Savannah papermill
Savannah
08.2024 - Current
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within Savannah's papermill facility.
- Assisted in loading and unloading trucks with raw materials and finished products.
- Conducted daily safety inspections on forklifts to ensure operational readiness.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow in busy production areas.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors about equipment issues and operational needs.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
- Tracked materials moved for stocking purposes and to complete logs for management.
- Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
- Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
- Employed hand signals to communicate effectively with coworkers operating transport vehicles and direct movements from floor.
- Performed inspections and made repairs on tractors.
- Operated various hand tools and machinery for assembling components.
- Assisted team members with loading and unloading materials as needed.
- Maintained tool inventory and ensured equipment was in good condition.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment.
- Collaborated with coworkers to streamline assembly processes effectively.
- Organized work areas to enhance efficiency and reduce clutter regularly.
- Trained new employees on tool usage and safety procedures diligently.
- Installed cutting inserts into holders following detailed instructions.
- Maintained cleanliness of shop area by sweeping floors, wiping down work surfaces and disposing of debris properly.
- Ensured that all machine guards were installed correctly before commencing operations.
- Operated hand tools and power tools safely to complete projects efficiently.
Associate
The Reserve Network
Savannah
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Load and unload products
- Inventory supplies
- Safety equipment
- Team coordination
- Constructed pallets using various wood types and tools for efficient stacking.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials and finished pallets within the warehouse.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines and maintain workflow.
- Maintained a clean work area following safety protocols and procedures consistently.
- Monitored inventory levels of materials, reporting shortages to management promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area by sweeping floors and disposing of waste materials in proper receptacles.
- Worked collaboratively with team members to meet production deadlines while adhering to quality standards set forth by company policy.
- Inspected pallets for defects prior to assembly.
- Assembled and disassembled pallets according to customer specifications.
- Adhered to company policies and procedures while on the job.
- Sorted, stacked and moved pallets using pallet jack and forklift.
- Ensured that all pieces were properly aligned during the building process to ensure structural integrity of the final product.
- Assisted in the movement of heavy loads using a forklift or other material handling equipment.
- Stacked finished pallets onto skids for transport or storage.
- Received orders from supervisor regarding types of pallet construction required for specific products.
- Communicated with co-workers regarding changes or updates related to job tasks or duties assigned.
- Used hand tools such as screwdrivers, hammers, saws, and drills to construct pallets.
Associate
Grm Document Management storage warehouse
Austell
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Operated warehouse management system to track stock movements accurately.
- Conducted regular audits to maintain compliance with safety standards.
- Trained new staff on proper storage procedures and equipment use.
- Coordinated shipping and receiving processes for timely product flow.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal storage efficiency.
- Organized inventory by categorizing items based on size and type.
- Inspected incoming shipments for damage and verified accuracy of contents.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas to ensure safety and compliance standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse processes and improve productivity.
- Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers.
- Maintained a clean work area in the warehouse, keeping it free from dust and dirt.
- Inspected and moved products to designated areas in warehouse.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Used hand pallet truck to transport heavy material within the facility.
- Organized materials on pallets according to size, weight, and type of item.
- Reported any damaged items or discrepancies in shipments to supervisor immediately.
- Updated inventory and production information using warehouse management systems and scanner guns.
- Followed safety guidelines while operating machinery in the facility.
- Marked and labeled containers with accurate shipping information to prevent delays.
- Conducted timely and accurate inventory counts to maintain current supply records and facilitate smooth ordering.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate product delivery schedules.
- Assisted in developing strategies for improving efficiency of daily operations.
- Prepared work orders, bills of lading or shipping orders to route materials.
- Coordinated with the shipping department to schedule pick-ups and deliveries.
- Monitored temperature control systems within the warehouse environment.
Forklift Operator
Johnson Controls
Wichita
05.2017 - 07.2022
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within Savannah's papermill facility.
- Assisted in loading and unloading trucks with raw materials and finished products.
- Conducted daily safety inspections on forklifts to ensure operational readiness.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow in busy production areas.
- Maintained accurate logs of material movement and equipment usage during shifts.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks and maintain a safe working environment.
- Supported inventory management by organizing stock in designated warehouse locations.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors about equipment issues and operational needs.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Operated assembly line machinery to ensure efficient production flow.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to specifications.
- Trained new workers on assembly line tasks and safety protocols.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions during operations.
- Monitored inventory levels of materials needed for production runs.
- Followed standard operating procedures for consistent product assembly.
- Ensured work areas were kept clean and organized at all times.
- Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
- Followed standard operating procedures while performing tasks on the assembly line.
- Assembled component parts of items and completed hand-finishing of final products.
- Reported any safety hazards or defective parts encountered during assembly operations.
- Built and packaged products to comply with multiple work orders and deadlines.
Assembly Line Production Worker
Kmart distribution
Lawrence
02.2015 - 09.2017
- Assembled products using hand tools and machinery on the production line.
- Inspected finished items for quality and compliance with standards.
- Operated various production equipment to ensure efficient workflow.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production targets.
- Organized production line equipment and materials for assembly tasks.
- Rotated through various positions on the assembly line as needed by management.
- Loaded and unloaded parts into machines for processing.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding production goals and objectives.
- Identified defective parts or items needing rework during inspections.
- Reported any potential hazards or areas of improvement to supervisors immediately.
- Maintained accurate records of production output, scrap rates, and other data.
- Followed detailed instructions on blueprints and schematics during assembly processes.
- Created and maintained production schedules based on employee productivity, company needs and seasonal plans.
- Completed team production and productivity level reports for management
- Worked through each required task and step in production processes.
Education
Lawrence High School
Lawrence, KsBusiness Administration
Cowley County Community College
Arkansas City, KS 02.1991 - 10.1992
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Inventory management
- Warehouse safety
- Equipment maintenance
- Team coordination
- Quality control
- Material handling
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Training and mentoring
- Communication skills
- Adaptability
- Time management
- Product inspection
- Warehouse best practices
- Stock allocation
- Certified forklift operator
- Materials movement
- Warehouse management
- Punctual and reliable
- Heavy equipment operation
- Warehouse operations
- Heavy lifting
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Maintenance and repair
- Problem-solving
- OSHA compliance
- Material inventory
- Hand-eye coordination
- Basic math aptitude
- Material packaging
- Assembly line experience
- Inventory staging
- RF scanner
- Warehouse management systems
- Physically fit and agile
- OSHA workplace safety
- Shipping and receiving
- Equipment operations
- Route logs
- Workplace cleanliness
- Pallet stacking
- Shipping and receiving expert
- Barcode scanning
- Staging and sorting
Affiliations
- Family oriented
- Supportive
- Goal driven
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Savannah papermill
08.2024 - Current
Associate
The Reserve Network
09.2023 - 08.2024
Associate
Grm Document Management storage warehouse
08.2022 - 09.2023
Forklift Operator
Johnson Controls
05.2017 - 07.2022
Assembly Line Production Worker
Kmart distribution
02.2015 - 09.2017
Business Administration
Cowley County Community College
02.1991 - 10.1992
Lawrence High School