Nick Rice
Greenwood
Summary
Safety-focused Pro Loader with two years of experience in material handling and logistics. Expertise in operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and tractors to transport items efficiently while ensuring damage prevention and adherence to safety protocols. Skilled in navigating tight spaces and managing inventory, contributing to high productivity in fast-paced industrial settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator/Warehouse
NACHI AMERICA INC.
Greenwood
11.2022 - Current
- Loading, unloading, transporting and shipping goods within and between storage facilities, warehouses and shipping docks.
- Using Radio Frequency Scanning Equipment to monitor and manage inventory.
- Locating and stacking goods to form pallets or crates for storage or shipment purposes.
- Performing routine checks and maintenance measures on the industrial equipment and vehicles to ensure optimum performance.
- Following all safety protocols and precautionary measures to maintain a secure environment.
- Handling packages, pallets and crates with care to prevent any damage to the goods.
- Maintained activity log for transportation activities to track inventory movement.
- Efficiently load and unload shipments of goods, ensuring proper handling and storage.
- Pay close attention to detail to verify accurate loading and unloading of items without damage.
- Label, sort, and organize items in the warehouse or delivery area.
- Check work orders to determine the type and quantity of items in incoming shipments.
- Match order information with received items and report any discrepancies to supervisors.
- Lift and move merchandise from delivery trucks onto checking pallets.
- Inspect each item to ensure conformity to standards and isolate non-conforming products.
- Transport and stack checked and secured goods in assigned storage areas.
- Worked alongside job site professionals to ensure project tasks were completed efficiently.
- Conducted inspections of forklifts and heavy equipment to ensure safe operation before use.
- Investigated OSHA regulations to verify compliance on job sites.
- Operated heavy machinery to prepare job sites and facilitate construction tasks.
- Communicate with site supervisors to complete tasks for maximum job site efficiency
Pro Loader/Pro Desk Associate
Home Depot
Greenwood
11.2020 - 11.2022
- Operated power jacks and assisted with forklifts.
- Utilized wireless radio frequency systems to enhance communication with colleagues, ensuring efficient workflow.
- Interpreted hand signals and listened for verbal instruction to determine where materials were to be placed.
- Installed protective devices to secure items during transfer, minimizing risk of damage.
- Visually inspected all pallets for deliveries to verify quality and accuracy of shipments.
- Organized items at destination per customer requests, facilitating accurate and timely deliveries.
- Drove vehicles to deliver products and picked-up rejected or defective materials for return.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
Education
2 years - Business
Indiana Wesleyan University
Remote09-2024
High school diploma -
Greenwood Community High School
Greenwood, IN05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, IN03-2026
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Pallet jack operation
- Load and unload operations
- Order picking
- Freight handling experience
- Warehouse operations experience
- Materials handling expertise
- Inventory management
- Logistics management
- RF scanner proficiency
- Manufacturing and assembly
- Merchandising and packaging
- Staff development
- Communication skills
Certification
- Forklift Certification, 05/01/22, Present
- Driver's License
Languages
English, Expert
Timeline
Forklift Operator/Warehouse
NACHI AMERICA INC.
11.2022 - Current
Pro Loader/Pro Desk Associate
Home Depot
11.2020 - 11.2022
2 years - Business
Indiana Wesleyan University
High school diploma -
Greenwood Community High School
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Indiana University, Bloomington