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Benjamin Bates

Fort Wayne

Summary

Dedicated forklift operator skilled in safety compliance, material handling, and inventory management. Committed to ensuring safe and efficient warehouse operations.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Forklift Operator

ManpowerGroup
Fort Wayne
10.2025 - 04.2026
  • Operated forklifts for material handling and transportation within warehouse environment.
  • Followed safety protocols to prevent accidents and ensure workplace safety.

Blending Operator

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions
Fort Wayne
10.2010 - 12.2024
  • Operated blending equipment to mix materials for sealing solutions.
  • Maintained accurate records of blending operations and material usage.
  • Blended large batches of products by weighing raw materials and mixing with industrial-sized equipment.
  • Inspected equipment for proper operation prior to use.

Loader and Unloader

Saia LTL Freight
Fort Wayne
06.2021 - 08.2023
  • Loaded and unloaded freight using forklifts and hand trucks.
  • Inspected shipments for accuracy and reported discrepancies to supervisors.
  • Organized freight in designated areas for efficient storage and retrieval.

Education

High School Diploma -

Snider High
Fort Wayne, IN
06-1999

Skills

  • Forklift operation
  • Forklift operator certification
  • Safety compliance
  • Equipment inspection
  • Material handling
  • Inventory management
  • Freight logistics
  • Warehouse organization
  • Process improvement
  • Materials movement
  • Staging and sorting
  • Team player
  • Punctual and reliable

Timeline

Forklift Operator

ManpowerGroup
10.2025 - 04.2026

Loader and Unloader

Saia LTL Freight
06.2021 - 08.2023

Blending Operator

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions
10.2010 - 12.2024

High School Diploma -

Snider High
Benjamin Bates