Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Michael Royal

Aurora

Summary

Dedicated Dock Forklift Driver with extensive experience at Estes Express, Kehe, YRC. Excelling in load securing and safety compliance. Proven ability to enhance warehouse efficiency through effective communication and teamwork. Skilled in operating various forklifts and conducting equipment inspections, ensuring timely deliveries while maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Also skilled yard hostler with more that two years experience who also prioritize being at work everyday and on time.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dock Forklift Driver / Yard Hostler

Estes Express
05.2021 - 03.2025

Load and unload trailers safely using forklift or pallet Jack and other equipment such as straps and Loading bars and Air Bags. Maintaining a clean work space. Removing Trailers using Tractor or yard Hostler

and putting them In the designated area bringing trailers back to designated dock doors. also keeping the yard clean and hooking and unhooking sets and triples.

Forklift Operator

KeHE
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.

Dock Forklift Driver

YRC Freight
05.2017 - 05.2019
  • Contributed to on-time shipment scheduling with efficient dock coordination and communication with dispatchers.
  • Aided in training new employees on proper forklift operations and company policies, fostering teamwork among staff members.
  • Loaded outbound shipments securely onto transport vehicles following established guidelines.
  • Maintained a safe working environment through diligent adherence to safety protocols and procedures.
  • Conducted routine equipment inspections, contributing to the reduction of maintenance costs and downtime.
  • Expedited loading and unloading processes, ensuring timely delivery of goods to customers.
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.

Education

GED -

Emily Griffith Technical College
Denver, CO
05.1999

Skills

  • Forklift operation
  • Load securing
  • Equipment inspection
  • Warehouse safety
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Customer service
  • Safety compliance
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Employee training
  • Workplace cleanliness
  • Order picking
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Warehouse navigation
  • Adherence to regulations
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Freight handling
  • Load planning
  • Weight distribution
  • Container inspection
  • Dock safety procedures
  • Loading and unloading cargo
  • Pallet stacking
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Team player
  • Problem-solving
  • General laborer
  • Safe driver
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Loading and unloading
  • Lift equipment operation
  • Verbal and written communication
  • OSHA workplace safety
  • Safety awareness
  • Material packaging
  • Heavy lifting
  • Shipping and receiving expert
  • Warehouse operations
  • Customer Service-oriented

Certification

Fork lift

-standing

-sitting

-palletjack

-order picker


Yard Hostler

- Tractor Trailer

-Yard Hostler

Timeline

Dock Forklift Driver / Yard Hostler

Estes Express
05.2021 - 03.2025

Forklift Operator

KeHE
08.2020 - 05.2021

Dock Forklift Driver

YRC Freight
05.2017 - 05.2019

GED -

Emily Griffith Technical College
Michael Royal