Richard Hoecke
York
Summary
Experienced forklift operator specializing in safety and efficiency. Proven track record in inventory management and warehouse operations, utilizing strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Expertise in operating various forklift models and adhering to safety protocols, resulting in optimized loading and unloading processes. I was a top trainer of newly hired employees in many positions in the warehouse. Achievements include enhanced storage space utilization and reduced product damage through strategic stacking techniques.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Stand-Up Forklift Operator
United Natural Foods, UNFI
York
04.2015 - 10.2025
- Operated stand-up forklifts to move products safely throughout the warehouse.
- Conducted routine inspections of forklift equipment for safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily shipping and receiving schedules.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
- Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported discrepancies to management promptly.
- Operated stand-up forklift to move merchandise and materials in warehouse.
- Maintained an organized work area by safely stacking merchandise onto racks or shelves.
- Utilized RF scanner for inventory control purposes.
- Restocked supplies as required in order to maintain adequate levels of inventory throughout the facility.
Stand-Up Forklift Operator
ES3
York
02.1999 - 10.2014
- Operated stand-up forklifts to move products safely throughout the warehouse.
- Trained new employees on proper operation of stand-up forklifts.
- Conducted routine inspections of forklift equipment for safety compliance.
- Ensured proper storage of goods in designated areas by following company standards for product placement.
- Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Communicated effectively with team members to coordinate tasks efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded pallets from delivery trucks efficiently and accurately.
- Processed orders efficiently by picking items quickly and accurately.
- Provided assistance with loading and unloading freight during peak hours as needed.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
- Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
Education
High School Diploma -
William Penn Senior High
York, PA06-1997
Skills
- Punctual and reliable
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Warehouse logistics
- Equipment maintenance
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Order picking
- Stock rotation
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Optimizing efficiency
- Weight distribution
- Customer focused
- Inventory control
- Pallet construction
- Warehouse picking
Accomplishments
I was on the swat team. We would be sent to other warehouses that were in need of assistance to satisfy customers needs. Which included all areas of warehousing. Training, receiving, selection, inventory management and breakdown of incoming products
Certification
employee of the month
perfect attendance
train the trainer class
Timeline
Stand-Up Forklift Operator
United Natural Foods, UNFI
04.2015 - 10.2025
Stand-Up Forklift Operator
ES3
02.1999 - 10.2014
High School Diploma -
William Penn Senior High