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Kenneth Olson

Lawrenceville

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented Forklift Spotter with extensive experience at WESCO, excelling in safety compliance and inventory management. Proven ability to reduce product damage through effective load management and superior communication. Skilled in equipment inspection and fostering teamwork, ensuring efficient warehouse operations and adherence to OSHA regulations.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Forklift Spotter

WESCO
Suwanee, GA
09.2024 - 01.2026
  • Operated forklifts to transport materials safely within warehouse environment.
  • Assisted in loading and unloading shipments, ensuring accuracy of inventory counts.
  • Monitored equipment safety protocols to maintain compliance with operational standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize warehouse layout for efficient material handling.
  • Conducted routine inspections of forklifts, reporting maintenance needs promptly.
  • Supported inventory control efforts through accurate tracking and documentation of materials moved.
  • Reduced product damage by carefully spotting and guiding forklift operators during loading and unloading processes.
  • Expedited shipping processes by swiftly locating requested items using inventory tracking systems and directing forklift operators to their locations.

Forklift Operator

PepsiCo
Irving, TX
09.2022 - 08.2024
  • Operated forklifts safely to transport materials between storage and production areas.
  • Conducted routine equipment inspections to ensure operational efficiency and safety compliance.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks efficiently, minimizing delays in warehouse operations.
  • Assisted team members in inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels at all times.

Forklift Operator

DB Shankar
Haslet, TX
03.2017 - 05.2020
  • Operated forklifts to transport materials safely within warehouse environment.
  • Assisted in loading and unloading shipments, ensuring accuracy of inventory counts.
  • Monitored equipment safety protocols to maintain compliance with operational standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize warehouse layout for efficient material handling.
  • Conducted routine inspections of forklifts, reporting maintenance needs promptly.
  • Supported inventory control efforts through accurate tracking and documentation of materials moved.
  • Reduced product damage by carefully spotting and guiding forklift operators during loading and unloading processes.
  • Expedited shipping processes by swiftly locating requested items using inventory tracking systems and directing forklift operators to their locations.

Inbound Team Lead

Phoenix Assurance
Haslet, TX
05.2020 - 07.2022

SCEDUAL INBOUND DELIVERIES, SEND AND REPLY TO EMAILS THROUGHOUT THE DAY... UNLOAD TRUCKS AND HELP MY TEAM BY RECEIVING FREIGHT IN.. I ALSO DID PUTAWAY AND OVERSAW INVENTORY AS WELL..

Education

High School Diploma - Basic

Crowley High-school
Crowley, TX
05.2001

Skills

  • Hazard identification
  • Adaptive problem solving
  • Pedestrian safety
  • Proper lifting techniques
  • Warehouse navigation
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Maintenance
  • OSHA regulations
  • Equipment inspection
  • Load management
  • Loading dock operations
  • Fuel handling
  • Load balancing
  • Battery charging
  • Worksite coordination
  • Pallet stacking
  • Hand signaling
  • Superior communication
  • Situational awareness
  • Physical fitness
  • Stress tolerance
  • Pattern recognition
  • Detail orientation
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Safety audits
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Construction safety
  • Active listening
  • Decision-making skills
  • Team building
  • Safety training
  • Professionalism
  • Chemical safety
  • Training delivery

Timeline

Forklift Spotter

WESCO
09.2024 - 01.2026

Forklift Operator

PepsiCo
09.2022 - 08.2024

Inbound Team Lead

Phoenix Assurance
05.2020 - 07.2022

Forklift Operator

DB Shankar
03.2017 - 05.2020

High School Diploma - Basic

Crowley High-school
Kenneth Olson