Kory Henninger
NEOSHO
Summary
Dedicated Forklift Operator with over 4 years of experience in warehouse operations. Proficient in safety inspections and inventory control, consistently improving operational flow and training new team members to uphold high standards.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator
Jarden Consumer Solutions
Neosho, MO
- Operated forklifts to transport materials efficiently within warehouse environment.
- Conducted pre-operation inspections to ensure equipment safety and compliance with regulations.
- Loaded and unloaded products from trailers, maintaining organization in storage areas.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline inventory processes and improve workflow efficiency.
- Assisted in training new operators on safety protocols and equipment handling procedures.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
Welding Fabricator
Tarsco Bolted Tank/USA Tank
Goodman, MO
- Fabricated and assembled bolted tank components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise fabrication of tanks.
- Operated welding machinery, ensuring proper setup and maintenance for optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to improve production processes, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Reduced material waste by accurately measuring and cutting materials for each project.
- Maintained superior craftsmanship standards while working under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Completed complex fabrication projects with precision, ensuring the final product met client specifications.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
- Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
Truck Driver
Rockline Industries
Springdale, AR
- Operated trucks safely to deliver products on schedule.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle compliance and safety standards.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and mileage for regulatory compliance.
- Loaded and secured cargo, optimizing space and ensuring load stability.
- Adhered to all local, state, and federal transportation regulations during deliveries.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers regarding traffic, weather, and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Facilitated loading and unloading processes by working closely with warehouse personnel, minimizing wait times at docks.
Class A Forklift Operator
Newell Brands Inc.
Neosho, MO
03.2023 - 06.2026
- Operated forklifts to transport materials efficiently within warehouse environment.
- Conducted regular safety inspections on equipment to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Monitored inventory levels and assisted in stock replenishment to maintain operational flow.
- Implemented best practices for pallet storage, improving space utilization within warehouse facilities.
- Supported management in identifying process improvements, contributing to increased operational efficiency.
- 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.
- Ensured timely movement of products to designated areas, leading to smoother warehouse operation.
- Expedited order fulfillment with proficient navigation of narrow aisles during the picking process without causing damage or delays.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Trained new staff on safe forklift operation and warehouse protocols to enhance team performance.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Focus Workforce Management
Neosho, MO
09.2018 - 02.2023
- Operated forklifts to efficiently transport materials throughout warehouse facility.
- Conducted regular safety inspections on equipment to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Assisted in inventory management, maintaining accurate stock levels and organization.
- Trained new staff on safe forklift operation and best practices for warehouse efficiency.
- Streamlined loading and unloading processes, reducing turnaround time for shipments.
- Monitored product quality during handling to minimize damages and ensure accuracy.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
- Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift according to company guidelines.
- 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.
- Fostered positive working relationships with colleagues and supervisors, promoting teamwork and collaboration within the warehouse environment while executing daily forklift tasks.
- Drove carts, dollies, hand trucks, mobile power-propelled trucks and other moving equipment to move large quantities of merchandise.
- Assisted with periodic physical inventory counts, ensuring accuracy and integrity in stock records through meticulous tracking of items moved via the use of a warehouse forklifter.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fayetteville Highschool West Campus
Fayetteville, ARTruck Driving -
Northwest Technical Institute
Springdale, ARSkills
- Forklift operation
- Forklift operator certification
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse operations
- Warehouse safety
- Team player
- Material handling
- Order picking and processing
- Materials handling
- Problem-solving
- Storage and organization
- Lift equipment operation
- Heavy equipment operation
- Inventory counts
- Dock operations
- Hand-eye coordination
- Inventory control
- Warehouse management systems
- Efficient data entry
Accomplishments
- Trained 20+ new employees on proper forklift operation and safety.
- Achieved efficiency through effectively helping with PKMS knowledge.
Certification
- Class A & B forklift, Newell - 2026
- Harness Safety, Newell - 2026
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Class A Forklift Operator
Newell Brands Inc.
03.2023 - 06.2026
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Focus Workforce Management
09.2018 - 02.2023
Forklift Operator
Jarden Consumer Solutions
Welding Fabricator
Tarsco Bolted Tank/USA Tank
Truck Driver
Rockline Industries
High School Diploma -
Fayetteville Highschool West Campus
Truck Driving -
Northwest Technical Institute