Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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Arnold Downing Jr.

Arlington,TX

Summary

Industrious Forklift Operator with over 5 years of experience in all aspects of shipment, inspections and transportation. Heavy team player and problem solver. Versed in using scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS) to promote safe and on-time shipment and delivery. Confident individual comfortable lifting up to 50-100 pounds and operating all job-related equipment such as shrink wrap machines, electric pallet jacks and sit-down forklifts.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Forklift Operator

Canadian Solar
03.2023 - Current
  • Sit-down forklift trained and certified.
  • OSHA trained.
  • Track inventory of incoming and outgoing items.
  • Carefully handle and dispose of hazardous waste materials whenever necessary.
  • Load and unload trailers and move freight across the terminal dock.
  • Load freight to and from dock and trailers according to specifications of Bills of Lading, delivery receipts, packaging labels, etc.
  • Plan the loading of freight onto trailers to fully utilize available space and minimize the risk of damage.
  • Inspect equipment for defects and safe operating condition as required by state/federal laws.
  • Clean, sweep and wash dock, trailers, and other work. areas
  • Relocate items within the warehouse or factory when necessary.

Lead on the Road (OTR) Driver

Madd Boxx
05.2021 - 02.2023
  • Loaded, unloaded, and delivered cargo across the states using a 26ft. box truck.
  • Responsible for truck maintenance and upkeep
  • Made sure that deliveries were on time for scheduled appointments.
  • Charted out upcoming routes with GPS technology and maps.
  • Communicated with dispatch and companies to ensure on time arrivals.
  • Forklift and EPJ trained and certified.

Sanitation Crew Member

Resers Foods
07.2018 - 09.2021
  • Broke down, sanitized and reassembled food machines.
  • Worked with team members from multiple departments to maintain strict cleanliness standards.
  • Properly PPE trained.
  • Maintained neat, clean and sanitized work areas.
  • Followed company and OSHA safety protocols for handling and disposing of hazardous materials.

Order Selector

US Foods
04.2014 - 05.2018
  • Assist in electrical and manual processing of work orders in the warehouse.
  • Pick products from racks, properly palletizing them, label, and move to specific locations.
  • Responsible for delivering products to dock doors in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Use voice logistics software to confirm and communicate delivery information.
  • Operate a EPJ or Sit-down forklift throughout the warehouse.
  • Forklift and pallet jack trained and certified.

Education

Associates of Arts -

Allen County Community College
01.2014

Diploma -

Highland Park High School
01.2011

Skills

  • Forklift Operator Certification
  • Loading and unloading
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Safe driver
  • OSHA Workplace Safety
  • Inventory staging
  • Dock Operations

Certification

  • OSHA Trained
  • Forklift Certified (ALL current and up to date)
  • PPE Trained

References

  • Shaka Thomas-Adams, Boys & Girls Club, (785) 224-0812
  • Dominique Williams, Mars, (785) 730-6985
  • Jaime Lee, Accountant, (785) 917-1933

Timeline

Forklift Operator

Canadian Solar
03.2023 - Current

Lead on the Road (OTR) Driver

Madd Boxx
05.2021 - 02.2023

Sanitation Crew Member

Resers Foods
07.2018 - 09.2021

Order Selector

US Foods
04.2014 - 05.2018

Associates of Arts -

Allen County Community College

Diploma -

Highland Park High School
  • OSHA Trained
  • Forklift Certified (ALL current and up to date)
  • PPE Trained
Arnold Downing Jr.