Abanob Khalil
Murfreesboro
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience as a Warehouse Forklift and Cherrypicker Operator at Tenneco Automotive. Proven expertise in optimizing warehouse organization and enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in forklift/cherrypicker operation and problem-solving, with a strong commitment to safety and team collaboration, consistently improving workflow and reducing downtime.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Tenneco Automotive
Smyrna, TN
09.2024 - Current
- Operated forklifts to transport materials efficiently throughout warehouse.
- Conducted daily safety inspections on equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks, maintaining accurate inventory records during shipments.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and improve operational efficiency.
- Assisted in training new employees on forklift operation and safety protocols.
- Monitored stock levels and reported discrepancies to management for timely resolution.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Implemented organization strategies for storage areas, enhancing accessibility of materials.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
Kitchen Lead
21c Museum Hotels
Nashville, TN
02.2025 - 09.2025
- Supervised daily kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to food safety regulations and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
- Developed and implemented new menu items, enhancing guest satisfaction through creative culinary offerings.
- Managed inventory levels, minimizing waste while maintaining stock for high-demand ingredients.
- Streamlined kitchen workflows, improving overall efficiency and reducing service times during peak hours.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of team members, identifying areas for improvement and providing feedback.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation by implementing strict kitchen cleaning routines.
- Monitored inventory levels to prevent stock shortages during peak service hours or special events.
- Increased employee productivity by providing ongoing training and performance feedback for kitchen staff members.
Cherry Picker Operator
Assurant
Mount Juliet, TN
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Operated cherry picker to retrieve and transport materials in compliance with safety protocols.
- Conducted regular equipment inspections to ensure operational efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize warehouse layout for improved workflow and accessibility.
- Trained new operators on safe equipment usage and standard operating procedures.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced loading efficiency and reduced manual handling risks.
- Coordinated with management to address operational challenges and implement effective solutions.
- Utilized strong communication skills to coordinate tasks with supervisors, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
- Operated multiple types of cherry picker equipment in utility maintenance environments with zero safety incidents.
Team Leader
Final Mile Logistics
La Vergne, TN
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Led team in optimizing delivery routes to enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs.
- Mentored staff to improve performance, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows and increased productivity across logistics operations.
- Coordinated scheduling and resource allocation to ensure timely deliveries and customer satisfaction.
- Trained new team members on operational procedures, enhancing overall team capabilities and knowledge retention.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
Material Handler
Cairo Warehouse
Cairo, Egypt
03.2021 - 01.2024
- Received, organized, and stored incoming shipments to optimize inventory management.
- Trained new hires on best practices for material handling and equipment operation.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
- Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
Education
High School Diploma -
Egypt High School
Cairo, Egypt05.2020
Skills
- Forklift operator
- Cherry-picker operator
- Warehouse organization
- Truck loading and unloading
- Problem-solving
- Bilingual
Timeline
Kitchen Lead
21c Museum Hotels
02.2025 - 09.2025
Cherry Picker Operator
Assurant
10.2024 - 01.2025
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Tenneco Automotive
09.2024 - Current
Team Leader
Final Mile Logistics
05.2024 - 09.2024
Material Handler
Cairo Warehouse
03.2021 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Egypt High School