Devon T. Foye
Burlington,North Carolina
Summary
Industrious Forklift Operator trained in all aspects of shipment inspections and transportation. Versed in using scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS) to promote safe and on-time shipment and delivery. Strong and robust individual comfortable lifting up to 35,000 pounds and operating all job-related equipment such as shrink wrap machines. Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic. Friendly student available for weekend, evening and holiday shifts. Considered hardworking, punctual and driven. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Saw Operator/Forklift Operator
Prepac Manufacturing
Whitsett, NC
02.2022 - Current
- Scribed reference lines on materials as guide for sawing operations.
- Set up and powered saws to cut, slot, groove, miter and trim metallic and non-metallic workpieces according to specifications.
- Documented counts and sorted finished work to promote easy access for shipping or additional processing.
Forklift Operator
Paperworks
Whitsett, NC
08.2017 - 08.2021
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Removed debris and waste materials from machinery to reduce possibility of clogs and malfunctions.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Verified functionality of forklifts through performance of preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.
- Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of inventory on hand.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Supervisor
Morinaga America
Mebane, NC
07.2016 - 07.2018
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Measured effectiveness of customer success by defining operational metrics, tracking systems and reporting to executive team.
- Monitored workshop work flow for over 50 employees.
- Revitalized operational structures and procedures to successfully control turnover and waste, enhance output and boost overall quality.
- Developed training, task and process guidelines and communicated clear and concise directions to employees.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
- Identified individual employee's unique work styles and adapted management methods.
Forklift Operator
StaffMasters Staffing Company
High Point, NC
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Removed debris and waste materials from machinery to reduce possibility of clogs and malfunctions.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Verified functionality of forklifts through performance of preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.
- Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of inventory on hand.
Production Worker
Prime Personnel Resources
Burlington, NC
03.2017 - 07.2017
- Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
- Unloaded incoming products and moved boxes to staging areas, sorted items and transported to final storage locations.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Maintained maximum organization and productivity by properly sorting project components on work tables.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed issues with management.
- Graded and packaged finished products, transporting items for additional processing, storage or shipment off-site.
- Used hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts to complete tasks and transport items.
Machine Operator
National Spinning Company
Burlington, NC
03.2015 - 04.2016
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.
- Followed tooling instructions and product specifications to determine and implement operational sequences.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
- Set accurate feed rates and trimming protocols to maintain efficient production and meet schedule demands.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
Corning Machine
Staffmark Temp Agency
Burlington, NC
08.2014 - 02.2015
- Followed tooling instructions and product specifications to determine and implement operational sequences.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Set accurate feed rates and trimming protocols to maintain efficient production and meet schedule demands.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics for production runs.
- Tended operating machinery to identify equipment malfunctions and locate sources of product defects.
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
Forklift Loader Operator
Kinston Fibers
Kinston, NC
04.2013 - 05.2014
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Removed debris and waste materials from machinery to reduce possibility of clogs and malfunctions.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
- Operated all loaders, [Type] and [Type] equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of inventory on hand.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
Education
GED -
Lenoir Community College
Kinston, NC05.2013
Skills
- Material Loading and Unloading
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Waste Prevention
- Forklift Operation
- Production Support
- Safe Moving Operations
- Storage and Stacking
- Inventory Tracking
- Word Processing
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Computer Terminal Operation
- High-Lift Trucks
- Discharge and Dumping Operations
- PPE Use
- Wrapping and Banding
- Dock Operations
Certification
Career Readiness Certifcate
Timeline
Saw Operator/Forklift Operator
Prepac Manufacturing
02.2022 - Current
Forklift Operator
Paperworks
08.2017 - 08.2021
Forklift Operator
StaffMasters Staffing Company
05.2017 - 08.2017
Production Worker
Prime Personnel Resources
03.2017 - 07.2017
Supervisor
Morinaga America
07.2016 - 07.2018
Machine Operator
National Spinning Company
03.2015 - 04.2016
Corning Machine
Staffmark Temp Agency
08.2014 - 02.2015
Forklift Loader Operator
Kinston Fibers
04.2013 - 05.2014
GED -
Lenoir Community College