• Hiring managers can’t see your specific expertise
• ATS may not match industry‑specific keywords
• Reduces perceived relevance to forklift roles

• Replace generic titles with "Certified Forklift Operator" or "Material Handling Specialist"
• Add the equipment type (e.g., "Sit‑Down Forklift" or "Pallet Jack")
• Include the level of responsibility (e.g., "Lead Operator")

Operator at Warehouse Inc.

Certified Forklift Operator – Sit‑Down Forklift, Lead Operator

• Safety certifications are mandatory for most forklift jobs
• ATS scans for keywords like "OSHA" or "CPR"
• Lack of certifications signals higher training cost to employers

• Create a dedicated "Certifications" section
• List OSHA 10, Forklift Operator Certification, CPR/First Aid, and any equipment‑specific licenses
• Include expiration dates if applicable

Work Experience: Warehouse Associate – 2019‑2023

Certifications: OSHA 10 (2022), Certified Forklift Operator – Sit‑Down (2021, expires 2025), CPR/First Aid (2023)

• Dilutes focus on material handling expertise
• ATS may rank your resume lower for forklift‑specific searches
• Hiring managers waste time reading irrelevant tasks

• Trim duties unrelated to material handling (e.g., "answered phones")
• Highlight tasks like load securing, inventory counts, equipment maintenance
• Use action verbs and quantify where possible

- Answered customer calls - Managed office supplies - Operated forklift to move pallets

- Operated sit‑down forklift to transport 200+ pallets daily, maintaining zero damage - Conducted daily safety inspections of forklift fleet, reducing downtime by 12% - Managed inventory counts for 5,000 SKUs, achieving 99.8% accuracy

• ATS may fail to parse malformed sections
• Typos create a perception of carelessness
• Hiring managers may discard a cluttered resume quickly

• Use a clean, single‑column layout with standard headings
• Proofread for spelling and grammar errors
• Save as PDF with searchable text

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY certified forklift operator with 5 years experience. WORK EXPERIENCE - Operated forklift (2018-2022) - Maintained equipment SKILLS forklift, safety, inventory

Professional Summary Certified Forklift Operator with 5+ years of experience safely moving high‑volume loads in fast‑paced warehouse environments. Work Experience Certified Forklift Operator – XYZ Logistics (Jan 2020 – Present) - Operated sit‑down forklift to transport 250+ pallets daily with zero incidents - Performed daily safety checks, reducing equipment downtime by 15% Skills Forklift Operation, OSHA Safety, Inventory Management, Load Securing, Equipment Maintenance