Miguel Buckner
Minneapolis
Summary
Skilled Warehouse Forklift Operator with background operating heavy machinery to move loads. Talented at unloading and loading goods, transporting in warehouse and keeping activity logs. Alert when monitoring and checking vehicles and equipment for possible issues. Skilled in electric, gas and propane forklift operation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Worker
RJM
Anoka
04.2026 - Current
- Operated machinery to assemble products efficiently and accurately.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for safety and productivity.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes and workflows.
- Assisted in training new employees on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance before packaging and shipping.
- Reported equipment malfunctions to maintenance for timely repairs and upkeep.
- Followed standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with company guidelines.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss production goals and safety updates.
- Cleaned up work area at end of shift to maintain safe working environment.
Forklift Operator
Smurfit Westrock
Maple Grove
01.2025 - 03.2026
- Operated forklifts to move materials within the warehouse efficiently.
- Conducted regular safety checks on equipment and reported maintenance needs.
- Collaborated with team members to organize and prioritize shipping tasks.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks while adhering to safety protocols.
- Trained new staff on forklift operation and safety procedures.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
Forklift Operator
XPO Logistics
Minneapolis
11.2022 - 05.2024
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Transported materials between storage areas, loading docks and delivery vehicles as needed.
- Stacked loaded pallets in designated areas using proper stacking methods according to company policies and procedures.
Production Team Member
Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia
Atlanta
10.2018 - 05.2022
- Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
- Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment to meet production needs.
- Unloaded and sorted products and transported items to proper locations.
- Operated trucks, forklifts and lifts following safety protocols to minimize accidents.
- Set up and operated production machinery.
Delivery Driver
FedEx
Atlanta
03.2017 - 09.2018
- Utilized GPS to optimize routes and continuously meet estimated delivery times.
- Handled merchandise in accordance with product handling standards.
- Grouped and routed deliveries according to designated areas to maintain efficient delivery times.
- Inspected vehicle and maintained gas, oil and water levels.
- Communicated frequently with dispatch to relay route changes and delays impacting customer delivery timetables.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jewel M. Sumner High School
Kentwood, LASkills
- Forklift Operation
- Material Handling
- Bill of Lading knowledge
- Dock Operations
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
Timeline
Production Worker
RJM
04.2026 - Current
Forklift Operator
Smurfit Westrock
01.2025 - 03.2026
Forklift Operator
XPO Logistics
11.2022 - 05.2024
Production Team Member
Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia
10.2018 - 05.2022
Delivery Driver
FedEx
03.2017 - 09.2018
High School Diploma -
Jewel M. Sumner High School