Andre Long
Emporia,VA
Summary
Dynamic and safety-conscious Forklift Operator with a proven track record at Georgia Pacific, excelling in warehouse operations and material handling. Recognized for enhancing efficiency through expert forklift operation and strong teamwork. Committed to maintaining OSHA compliance and ensuring a clean, organized work environment, consistently meeting production goals.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Georgia Pacific
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
Production Worker
Georgia-Pacific
09.2024 - Current
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations, contributing to a well-organized work environment for increased productivity.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Met or exceeded daily production targets consistently through efficient task execution and effective time management skills.
- Performed routine quality checks on finished products, ensuring adherence to company standards before shipping out units.
- Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
- Assisted in training new employees on production processes, ensuring a seamless integration into the team.
- Ensured accurate product labeling, reducing instances of customer dissatisfaction due to mismarked items.
- Volunteered for additional assignments during peak work periods to keep tasks on schedule.
Package Handler
FedEx
- Followed safety regulations to maintain safe work environment.
- Improved package handling efficiency by implementing proper sorting and organizing techniques.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to company policies and guidelines for proper lifting techniques.
- Reduced damage rates for packages through careful handling and adherence to safety protocols.
Chicken Catcher
Perdue Farms Inc. - Georgetown
- Reduced time spent on catching chickens by adopting strategic approaches and team coordination.
- Helped maintain accurate records of caught birds through careful counting procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes within the poultry farm setting.
- Enhanced efficiency by implementing innovative catching techniques in poultry farms.
Laborer
IBC
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
- Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Contributed to successful completion of projects by following instructions from supervisors and adapting to changing priorities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northampton High School East
Conway, NC06.2006
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Forklift operator certification
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Team player
- Warehouse operations
- Warehouse safety
- Material handling
- Safety awareness
- General laborer
- Order picking
- Safe driver
- Palletizing
- Materials handling
- Problem-solving
- Shipping and receiving expert
- OSHA compliance
- Heavy equipment operations
- Storage and organization
- Lift equipment operation
- Heavy equipment operation
- Workplace cleanliness
- Product inspection
- Shipment processing
- Equipment operation
- Pallet construction
- Lifts up to number pounds
- Heavy lifting
- Certified forklift operator
- Maintenance and repair
Timeline
Production Worker
Georgia-Pacific
09.2024 - Current
Laborer
IBC
01.2023 - 06.2024
Forklift Operator
Georgia Pacific
Package Handler
FedEx
Chicken Catcher
Perdue Farms Inc. - Georgetown
High School Diploma -
Northampton High School East
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