Aaron Ross
McKinney
Summary
Proven forklift operator with a track record of enhancing warehouse efficiency and safety at Encore Wire. Skilled in OSHA-compliant operations and inventory management, demonstrating exceptional organizational skills and a strong focus on minimizing product damage. Achieved significant improvements in order processing speed, showcasing reliability and a commitment to quality. Hardworking individual with extensive background operating heavy duty machinery on diverse range of construction sites and projects. Proactive team player who troubleshoots issues with machinery and equipment to promote longevity of use and precisely manipulates controls and levers to navigate and operate machinery. Committed to maintaining service standards. A seasoned candidate who operates variety of heavy machinery to perform stacking, lifting and moving functions. Comfortable in high-speed industrial environments and working with people of varying personalities and backgrounds. Dedicated to learning new tasks and trades.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator
Encore Wire
05.2021 - 01.2025
- Picked products from locations to build pallets presentably for customer shipping orders.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
Temp Worker
Manpower Temporary Services
10.2019 - 05.2021
- Served as a reliable team player who consistently met or exceeded expectations in all tasks assigned throughout numerous temp jobs.
- Learned semi-skilled and advanced work by shadowing experienced workers.
- Prepared boxes for shipments based on standard sizes.
Assistant Produce Manager
Market Street Grocery Store
08.2013 - 09.2019
- Responsible for making schedules, ordering products, and maintaining product floor presentation.
- Continuously improved processes and procedures within the department to maximize efficiency, reduce waste, and increase overall profitability.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills by stepping into management roles when necessary, ensuring smooth operations in the absence of a manager.
- Organized efficient merchandise replenishment strategies to keep shelves stocked and well-organized for customers.
- Conducted daily inspections of received goods to ensure freshness and quality, addressing any discrepancies or concerns immediately with suppliers.
- Participated in regular department meetings to discuss performance metrics, strategies for improvement, and upcoming promotional activities.
- Optimized product rotation procedures to minimize spoilage while maintaining ample stock levels for customer convenience.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional product knowledge and assistance in the selection of fresh produce.
- Assisted in training new team members, fostering an environment of teamwork and continuous learning for all staff.
- Maintained produce display, and prep and storage areas in clean and orderly condition.
- Coached and mentored new team members.
- Assisted customers with produce questions.
Produce Clerk
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc, Grocery
07.2010 - 08.2013
- Enhanced product quality by regularly inspecting, rotating, and culling fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Maintained safe, neat, and clean working environment and closely monitored for wet floors or other hazards.
- Maintained a clean and organized produce section by promptly removing damaged or expired items, sanitizing surfaces, and restocking shelves.
- Checked for outdated and overripe grocery items and removed from inventory.
- Received and unloaded new items upon delivery and checked products for damage and order accuracy.
- Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
- Assisted customers with price checking fruits and vegetables and finding requested items in department.
- Provided exceptional customer service through active listening skills when addressing concerns or answering questions about specific products or preparation methods.
- Trained new employees to provide knowledge of proper produce handling and rotation procedures.
- Kept tidy and organized area to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Sorted and packaged produce items to prepare for shipments.
- Collaborated with produce manager to order optimal quantity of goods, balancing freshness with demand.
- Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
- Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Maintained cleanliness of produce area, ensuring welcoming environment for customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Flower Mound High
Flower Mound, TX08-2012
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Forklift operator certification
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse operations
- Material handling
- Safety awareness
- Order picking and processing
- Punctual and reliable
- Palletizing
- Materials handling
- OSHA compliance
- Heavy equipment operations
- Lift equipment operation
- Heavy equipment operation
- OSHA workplace safety
- Product inspection
- Inventory counts
- Dock operations
- Hand-eye coordination
- Stock rotation
- Warehouse management
- Pallet construction
- Warehouse management systems
- Stock management
- Shipping documentation
- Freight counts
- Lifts up to [number] pounds
- Quality control
- Certified forklift operator
Certification
- Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Certification - OSHA.
- Forklift Certification
- License to Carry (LTC)
Long Term Goal
Looking to get CDL and start driving routes and contracts. Goal is have a personal truck and eventually get trailer(s) to establish a self managed network. From there expand knowledge in different types of trailer, cargo, and contract opportunities. On a personal level want to see the country on a bike and live a full live at the end of the day
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- High-Intensity Interval Training
- Playing Sports
- Drone Piloting
- Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
- Acting and Theater
- Drawing and Painting
- Video Gaming
- Reading
- Gym Workouts
- Music
- Swimming
- Strategy Games
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- I participate in low-impact exercises to strengthen core muscles
- Dancing
- Martial Arts
- Running
- Virtual Reality
- Cooking
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Encore Wire
05.2021 - 01.2025
Temp Worker
Manpower Temporary Services
10.2019 - 05.2021
Assistant Produce Manager
Market Street Grocery Store
08.2013 - 09.2019
Produce Clerk
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc, Grocery
07.2010 - 08.2013
- Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Certification - OSHA.
- Forklift Certification
High School Diploma -
Flower Mound High
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