Brian Rupert
York
Summary
Dynamic Forklift Operator with proven expertise at Wolfe Home Products, excelling in material handling and order processing. Recognized for enhancing warehouse efficiency through effective teamwork and safety compliance. Skilled in operating various forklifts and RF scanning, consistently meeting tight deadlines while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator /Order Picker
Wolfe Home Products
04.2023 - 08.2025
- Operated forklift to move materials safely within warehouse.
- Conducted pre-operation safety checks on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from trucks, maintaining organization in the storage area.
- Assisted with inventory management by scanning and labeling products accurately.
- Maintained cleanliness and orderliness of work area to enhance productivity.
- Followed all safety protocols to minimize risks during operations.
- Learned operational procedures for efficient warehouse workflow and equipment handling.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities and high-volume workloads in fast-paced environment.
- Conducted quality checks to verify accuracy of picked orders before dispatching.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Reduced order processing time with the use of RF scanning equipment and inventory management software.
- Contributed to overall warehouse efficiency by assisting in other areas such as receiving, stocking, or shipping when required.
- Performed proper lifting and handling techniques to maintain safe working environment.
- Built pallets and positioned orders on loading dock to safely pile and ship goods.
- Maintained a clean, safe work environment by complying with established safety procedures and guidelines.
- Expedited urgent orders through prioritized picking strategies while maintaining accuracy standards.
- Maintained strong working relationships with coworkers, contributing to a positive and supportive team environment within the warehouse.
- Supported quality assurance initiatives by carefully inspecting products before packaging them for shipment.
- Demonstrated versatility within the warehouse workforce by cross-training in multiple roles beyond order picking responsibilities.
- Increased productivity by operating various material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, and reach trucks when necessary.
- Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
- Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
- Reviewed order slips, picked products and staged merchandize to be shipped.
Education
High School Diploma -
Red Lion High School
Red Lion, PASkills
- Forklift operation
- Forklift operator certification
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Team player
- Warehouse safety
- Material handling
- Order picking and processing
- Safe driver
- Punctual and reliable
- Problem-solving
- Shipping and receiving expert
- Heavy equipment operations
- OSHA workplace safety
- Workplace cleanliness
- Hand-eye coordination
Certification
- Certified forklift operator, wolfe home products - 2023-2026
Timeline
Forklift Operator /Order Picker
Wolfe Home Products
04.2023 - 08.2025
High School Diploma -
Red Lion High School
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