Mario Melendez
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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.
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator
Morgan Truck Body
Morgantown
02.2023 - Current
- Operated forklifts to move materials efficiently within warehouse environment.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks following safety and handling protocols.
- Inspected equipment daily to ensure operational efficiency and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and reduce downtime.
Forklift Operator, Stand up lift operator
NFI Logistics
Shoemakersville
04.2019 - 01.2023
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials across the warehouse efficiently.
- Conducted routine inspections on equipment to ensure safe operation.
- Monitored product quality during handling to prevent damage or loss.
- Participated in training new operators on safe forklift practices and procedures.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
Stand-Up Forklift Operator
AmeriCold Logistics
Leesport
05.2013 - 02.2019
- Operated stand-up forklift to move materials within warehouse environment.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks using powered industrial equipment safely.
- Conducted routine inspections on forklifts to ensure proper functioning.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse operations and workflows.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment usage and safety procedures.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding inventory levels and equipment needs.
- Operated stand-up forklift to move merchandise and materials in warehouse.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Cooper Electric
Brooklyn
08.2005 - 02.2013
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within warehouse efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, ensuring safe handling of products.
- Conducted regular equipment inspections to maintain operational safety standards.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
Education
Art And Design HS
Manhattan, NYSkills
- Forklift operation
- Equipment inspection
- Safety compliance
- Load management
- Warehouse logistics
- Inventory management
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Loading and unloading
- Physically fit and agile
- Material handling
- RFID tracking
- Flatbeds and utility beds
- Shipping and receiving
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- certified High reach operator
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Morgan Truck Body
02.2023 - Current
Forklift Operator, Stand up lift operator
NFI Logistics
04.2019 - 01.2023
Stand-Up Forklift Operator
AmeriCold Logistics
05.2013 - 02.2019
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Cooper Electric
08.2005 - 02.2013
Art And Design HS