Michael Tinkelenberg

Warehouse Forklift Operator

C&S Wholesale

09.2006 - Current

Responsible for storage and retrieval of freight in a very fast paced environment
Unload trailers of received product
check code dates and verify inbound shipment counts
18 and a half years with inventory tracking programs such as WMS and WICS
Turned in paperwork outlining orders for inspection before loading, marking load tickets for out of stock items, withholding or completing orders as necessary and inspecting trucks before departure.
Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using proper safety techniques.
Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
Verified functionality of forklifts through performance of preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.
Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
Drove carts, dollies, hand trucks, mobile power-propelled trucks and other moving equipment to move large quantities of merchandise.
Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
Transported stowed product inventory to various locations throughout unit, labeling and replenishing inventory items, making boxes and loading and unloading trailers to keep stock in proper condition.