Alisha Jimerson
WILSON,North Carolina
Summary
Cooperative Forklift Operator with 8 years of experience lifting and carrying heavy loads using warehouse equipment. Qualified to operate various classes of forklifts and practiced in wide range of heavy equipment. Talented problem-solver with strong ethics, integrity and relationship-building abilities. Observant Forklift with experience supporting material and inventory operations. Practiced in securing large loads to minimize damage. Physically fit and reliable with superior work ethic and commitment to supporting team needs. Trained in warehouse operations and safety. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator/Material Handler
Placon Corporation
Wilson, NC
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Load and unload trucks and take material to the lines for production make sure the Lines have everything they need to run products
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
Machine Operator/ Forklift Driver
Refresco Beverages
Wilson, NC
08.2018 - 03.2022
- Inspected product while operating palletizer
- Loading and unloading Trailers
- Transported pallets from location to location
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
- Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
- Manipulated controls to set, activate and adjust mechanisms on machinery.
- Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
- Organized pallets and secured materials with plastic wrap to prepare for movement to skids.
- Operated forklift to place finished products on skids and transport to warehouse.
- Read and understood blueprints, product specifications and tooling instructions to plan correct operational sequences and prevent materials waste.
Lead Distribution Generalist
QVC Distribution Generalist
Rocky Mount, NC
05.2008 - 07.2021
- Safely operates pallet jack, forklift, counter balance machine, loader and clamp/slip-sheet machine as needed
- Received and stored products and merchandise for the company
- Packed orders in an orderly manner and prepare boxes for shipping also counting, stocking merchandise based on customer demands.
- Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
- Packed and unpacked items, checking breakables before stocking on shelves.
- Operated forklift and pallet jack to transport heavy loads.
- Read orders to obtain item numbers and located merchandise in bins or on shelves.
- Packed products into designated boxes, taking care to protect items from damage or shifting during transport.
- Printed accurate labels and applied to boxes, crates and containers prior to shipment.
Package Handler
Absolute Plastics
WILSON, North Carolina
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Assessing the procedures that make up the production process, as well as inspecting and packaging and shipping
- Monitored elements to assess effectiveness
- Worked with the QA Manager to develop, implement, monitor and manage the company's compliance with internal control requirements.
- Assisted in loading delivery trucks with prepared packages.
- Resolved conveyor system issues by clearing jams and blockages.
- Sorted packages to appropriate slide, line or belt for final distribution.
- Picked products using RF scanner to fill orders.
- Tracked parcel movement using hand-held scanners and daily production sheets to keep records accurate.
- Protected company inventory by maintaining and organizing storage areas.
- Logged packaging activities and filed reports in company databases.
- Recorded numbers of units handled or moved on daily production sheets or work tickets.
Retention Sales Specialist
CenturyLink
Tarboro, NC
07.2012 - 06.2015
- Engaged in helping customers refrain from discontinuing services
- Answered billing questions
- Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions.
- Contacted new and existing customers to outline benefits of products.
- Followed-up with clients after installations to assess quality service and customer satisfaction.
- Placed orders and answered customer questions in-person, through email and over phone to maximize customer service.
- Monitored customer order process and addressed customer issues.
- Identified customer needs to deliver relevant product solutions and promotions and meet target budgets.
Education
DIPLOMA -
Roosevelt High School
08.1990
Skills
- SKILLS
- Excel Microsoft Word Forklift Operator Machine Operator
- Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Quality Auditor
- Forklift Operator
- RF Scanner
- Quality Assurance
- Pallet Jack
- Load & Unload
- Order Picking
- Materials Handling
- Order Picker
- Quality Inspection
- Shipping & Receiving
- Packaging
- SAP
- Assembly
- Quality Control
- Certifications and Licenses
- Forklift Certification
- Customer Service-Oriented
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Inventory Staging
- Shipment Processing
- Production Reporting
- Freight Counts
- BOL Knowledge
- Lift Equipment Operation
- OSHA Workplace Safety
- OSHA Training
- Lifts up to [Number] Pounds
- Manufacturing and Warehouse Procedures
- Communication and Presentation
- Equipment Operations
- Certified Fall Protection Trainer
- Punctual and Reliable
- Material Handling
Additional Information
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Accomplishments
- Loaded and unloaded an average of 20 trucks per day.
- Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
- Recognized as Employee of the Month for outstanding performance and team contributions.
OSHA 30
OSHA 30
OSHA 10
Timeline
Forklift Operator/Material Handler
Placon Corporation
03.2022 - 05.2023
Machine Operator/ Forklift Driver
Refresco Beverages
08.2018 - 03.2022
Package Handler
Absolute Plastics
01.2017 - 06.2018
Retention Sales Specialist
CenturyLink
07.2012 - 06.2015
Lead Distribution Generalist
QVC Distribution Generalist
05.2008 - 07.2021
DIPLOMA -
Roosevelt High School
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