Vicki Hutchinson
Peterlee,DUR
Summary
Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, including pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Hardworking Forklift Operator with advanced mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills. Efficient and organized worker possessing strong work ethic and drive to exceed goals. Diligent Recycling Sorter 15 years of hands-on experience preparing and sorting materials and products for recycling. Well-organized and punctual individual possessing strong material-handling skills and familiarity with various types of materials such as metals, plastic and wood. Superior knowledge of proper methods of disposing of hazardous materials.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop Owner
Myself
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Enhanced store aesthetics with strategic product displays that attracted customers'' attention and facilitated sales growth.
- Improved profit margins by carefully analyzing sales data and adjusting pricing strategies accordingly based on demand fluctuations or competitor activity.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
- Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
- Addressed customer complaints effectively, resolving issues quickly to maintain overall satisfaction levels among clientele.
- Implemented loss prevention strategies to minimize instances of theft or damage within the store.
- Coached, counseled and disciplined employees.
- Collaborated with suppliers to negotiate favorable pricing terms and ensure timely delivery of goods for sale in the store.
- Prepared annual budgets and monitored financial objectives.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, offering constructive feedback and opportunities for professional development when needed.
Recycling Worker
Martins
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Sorted materials to separate high-grade materials such as copper and brass.
- Compressed materials into reusable, shippable or movable sizes using balers and other equipment.
- Worked with clients and visitors to accurately sort materials for further handling.
- Cut discarded products such as appliances and automobiles into small pieces using saws, blow torches or other hand or power tools.
- Sorted materials such as metals, glass or plastics into appropriate containers for recycling.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks or front-end loaders to load bales, bundles or other heavy items onto trucks for shipping to smelters or other recycled materials processing facilities.
- Operated recycling machinery safely to process various types of materials efficiently.
- Maximized recyclable material recovery with careful manual sorting and evaluation.
- Reduced waste contamination by inspecting incoming materials for non-recyclable items.
- Used specialized machines to remove refrigerants and safely handle other hazardous materials.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating better prices on supplies used in the recycling process.
- Minimized equipment malfunctions by performing routine inspections and basic troubleshooting when needed.
- Collected and sorted recyclable construction materials such as concrete, drywall and plastic into appropriate containers.
- Promoted environmental sustainability, conducting outreach events to promote recycling awareness within the community.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dene School
Peterlee, United Kingdom07.2002
Skills
- Shipping and Receiving
- Inventory Control
- Forklift Operation
- Materials Handling and Transport
- Warehouse Operations
- Packaging
- Manufacturing
- Shipping Documentation
- Equipment operation
- Material packaging
- Inventory staging
- OSHA-trained
- RFID tracking
- Heavy industrial equipment
- Materials handling
- Materials transport
- Order picking and processing
- Shipping and receiving
- Packing and scanning
- Inventory Staging
- Warehouse operations
- Safe driver
- General laborer
- CPR training
- Financial Management
- Customer Service
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Goal Setting
- Self Motivation
- Merchandise planning
- Business Operations
- Problem-solving abilities
- Equipment Inspection
- Excellent Communication
- Scrap Removal
- Metal sorting
- Environmental Regulations Compliance
- First Aid Training
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Time Management
- Level 4 Wammy Tab in Waste Management
- Waste disposal methods
- Reliability
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Production and processing
Timeline
Shop Owner
Myself
01.2019 - 01.2022
Recycling Worker
Martins
01.2013 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Dene School
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