Alphonso L. Burley
Waynesboro
Summary
Reliable and safety-focused Warehouse Associate and Forklift Operator with 10+ years of experience in warehouse operations, material handling, and equipment operation. Proven ability to operate forklifts and heavy machinery efficiently while maintaining productivity and accuracy. Strong background in shipping, receiving, and inventory control in fast-paced environments. Committed to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2008
2008
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Forklift Operator
DHL
Beech Island
10.2025 - Current
- Operate forklifts and pallet jacks to safely move, load, and unload materials
- Load and unload shipments in a high-volume warehouse environment
- Sort, stage, and organize freight for accurate and timely distribution
- Scan and track inventory using warehouse systems
- Perform daily equipment safety checks and follow OSHA standards
- Consistently meet productivity and shipping deadlines
Lumber Mill Worker
Bolivia Lumber
Hephzibah
03.2024 - Current
- Maintain acceptable performance standards for daily production, quality, safety, and housekeeping goals
- Loaded and unloaded inventory from loading docks, delivery trucks, storage areas, and production areas
- Locating and moving stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment
- Performs minor adjustments, daily preventative maintenance, or setups to equipment or machines under supervision
- Communicate well with others and work in a manner to support a team environment
- Perform to company standards of continuous improvement if applicable
- Responsible for handling and lifting raw material onto machines as needed
- Assisted in the installation, maintenance, and repair of machinery
- Performed periodic checks on equipment and solve problems as detected
- Observe and follow company safety rules and regulations; perform all other assigned duties as instructed by supervision
Laborer
Savannah River Site
Jackson
09.2009 - 08.2018
- Cleaned and prepared construction sites while loading and unloading materials and equipment
- Built and removed scaffolding and temporary structures; dug trenches, compacted earth and backfilling holes
- Transported paving materials, construction supplies, dirt, or garbage to and from various locations
- Drove trucks equipped with open beds that allow for the transportation of dirt, rocks, sand, coal, or gravel
- Operated and tended machinery and heavy equipment
- Followed instructions from supervisors and implemented construction plans; assisted skilled tradespeople in their duties
Warehouse Worker/ Forklift Operator
Galaxy
Waynesboro
07.2001 - 05.2009
- Responsible for loading and unloading goods
- Prepare items for shipment to customers and/or return to supplier
- Kept accurate records pertaining to inventory and account notes; maintained updated knowledge of company services
- Inspect products for defects and damages
- Competent in operating forklifts in a warehouse setting
- Safely operates and maintain pallet jacks with considerable precision
Education
GED -
Skills
- Operation Maintenance
- Willingness To Learn
- Attention To Details
- Physical Capabilities
- Forklift
- Creative Problem Solving
- Effective Communication
- HVAC Training
- Mechanical Tools Operator
- Critical Thinking
Key Professional Skills
- Operation Maintenance
- Willingness To Learn
- Attention To Details
- Physical Capabilities
- Forklift
- Creative Problem Solving
- Effective Communication
- HVAC Training
- Mechanical Tools Operation
- Critical Thinking
Professional Certifications And Education
- WorkKeys National Career Readiness, 05/23
- OSHA 10 Safety & Health Hazards, 10/18
- GED, 05/07
Personal Information
Citizenship: U.S Citizen
Timeline
Forklift Operator
DHL
10.2025 - Current
Lumber Mill Worker
Bolivia Lumber
03.2024 - Current
Laborer
Savannah River Site
09.2009 - 08.2018
Warehouse Worker/ Forklift Operator
Galaxy
07.2001 - 05.2009