William Howard
St Louis
Summary
Highly skilled Forklift Operator with background in warehouse operations, inventory management, and safety compliance. Strong ability to operate heavy machinery while prioritizing efficiency and adhering to safety protocols. Demonstrated leadership skills with focus on team collaboration and process improvements. Proven track record of contributing to company goals through diligent work ethic and adaptability.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Wunderlich Fibre Box Co
St Louis
03.2022 - 11.2025
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within warehouse facilities.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks following safety protocols and procedures.
- Inspected forklifts daily to ensure proper functioning and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and efficiency.
- Organized storage areas to enhance accessibility and minimize damage risks.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
Production Associate- Midland Optical
Aerotek
St. Louis
09.2020 - 11.2021
- Operated production equipment following safety protocols and standard procedures.
- Assembled components efficiently to meet daily production targets.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance and compliance standards.
- Collaborated with team members to identify and resolve production issues in a timely manner.
- Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
Forklift Operator & Warehouse Associate
Boone Center Incorporated
St. Louis
10.2015 - 02.2018
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with precision and care for inventory management.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow in loading areas.
- Operated forklifts to move materials throughout the warehouse safely.
- Maintained equipment by performing regular inspections and minor repairs.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
Cashier and Customer Service
The Cardinals Clubhouse
St. Louis
04.2014 - 09.2015
- Maintained a clean and organized checkout area to enhance customer experience.
- Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently at The Cardinals Clubhouse.
- Assisted customers in selecting merchandise and answered product-related inquiries.
- Managed cash registers, ensuring proper cash handling and balance at shift end.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient store operations during peak hours.
- Handled customer concerns with professionalism and resolved issues promptly.
Line Worker/Packer
Proctor and Gamble
St. Louis
05.2012 - 08.2014
- Transferred materials to and from production areas using jacks.
- Monitored and adjusted various aspects to the production progress to ensure customer requirements were met.
- Removed finished products from the production areas ensuring proper identification, banding, and labeling.
- Followed safety precautions while operating pallet jack in order to maintain warehouse safety procedures.
Order Selector
Jacobson Warehouse
St. Louis
08.2012 - 02.2013
- Responsible for selecting customer orders and fulfilling them as quickly and accurately as possible.
- Operated forklifts and other warehouse machinery to carry out tasks such as selecting, staging, packaging and loading of customer orders to be delivered without damage or error.
- Performed visual inspections of orders to ensure they are correct and ready for shipment.
- Labeled order shipments correctly for easy identification.
- Applied shrink wrap to the prepared order before shipping.
- Followed warehouse safety procedures for the operation of equipment, such as wearing proper clothing, safe food handling, and maintaining awareness of your surroundings and the other workers when transporting items. Also kept the warehouse clean and organized at all times.
Education
Certification - Forklift Operator
Ranken Technical College
St. Louis, MO09.2012
Diploma - General Studies
Sumner High School
St. Louis, MO05.2010
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Warehouse logistics
- Team collaboration
- Quality assurance
- Customer service
- Staff management
- Manufacturing and warehouse procedures
- Business problem solutions
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Equipment inspection
- Material handling
- Attention to detail
- Workflow optimization
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Wunderlich Fibre Box Co
03.2022 - 11.2025
Production Associate- Midland Optical
Aerotek
09.2020 - 11.2021
Forklift Operator & Warehouse Associate
Boone Center Incorporated
10.2015 - 02.2018
Cashier and Customer Service
The Cardinals Clubhouse
04.2014 - 09.2015
Order Selector
Jacobson Warehouse
08.2012 - 02.2013
Line Worker/Packer
Proctor and Gamble
05.2012 - 08.2014
Certification - Forklift Operator
Ranken Technical College
Diploma - General Studies
Sumner High School