Brandy Starling
Inman,SC
Summary
Dynamic Warehouse Forklift Operator with proven expertise at Walmart Distribution Center, enhancing safety protocols and optimizing inventory management. Skilled in forklift operation and team collaboration, I consistently improved workflow efficiency and maintained a clean, organized environment, contributing to a significant reduction in workplace accidents. Committed to excellence in materials handling and safety compliance.
Experienced with safe and efficient forklift operation in warehouse settings. Utilizes strong organizational skills to manage inventory and streamline storage processes. Track record of adhering to safety protocols and contributing to team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Dollar General Distribution Center
Jonesville, SC
08.2025 - 03.2026
- Established and enforced best practices for material handling to enhance safety protocols.
- Constructed pallets and loads for partial and mixed shipments, ensuring efficient organization and stability.
- Streamlined warehouse organization by systematically arranging products with a forklift in compliance with company guidelines.
- Engaged in regular safety meetings to enhance knowledge of best practices for safe and efficient warehouse forklift operations.
- Enhanced warehouse cleanliness 10% by routinely clearing debris from aisles using forklift attachments.
- Facilitated collaboration among warehouse team members to optimize workflow during forklift operations.
- Executed transportation and organization of product inventory across unit locations, ensuring efficient labeling and replenishment of items.
- Monitored and updated knowledge of company policies and procedures regarding forklift operations through ongoing training sessions and self-directed learning.
- Ensured product quality in warehouse by implementing proper stacking techniques and adhering to weight restrictions while operating forklift.
- Oversaw pedestrian and vehicular traffic management while operating diverse equipment types.
- Operated forklift with precision in congested and confined spaces, ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Executed forklift operations in strict adherence to OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
Sales Associate
Walmart
Lancaster, SC
06.2019 - 09.2020
- Executed forklift operations to transport goods efficiently within warehouse environment.
- Led comprehensive safety inspections on equipment to ensure operational compliance.
- Oversaw loading and unloading of trucks while managing inventory to enhance space utilization.
- Facilitated training sessions for new team members on safe forklift operation and procedures.
- Led collaboration efforts with team members to optimize workflow and enhance productivity by 10%.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of work area to uphold safety standards.
- Managed racking systems by efficiently loading and unloading pallets onto vertical product racks and trucks.
- Executed product reception using frequency scanners, ensuring accurate unloading of shipments from trucks.
- Operated lifting devices to unload and stack materials efficiently.
- Enhanced warehouse space utilization by strategically stacking pallets with a forklift to optimize storage capacity.
- Streamlined delivery operations by efficiently loading and unloading trucks using forklifts.
- Executed routine forklift maintenance and safety checks to minimize product damage.
- Implemented strict safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents during forklift operations.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Walmat Distribution Center
Shelby, NC
01.2016 - 05.2020
- Directed forklift operations to optimize transportation efficiency within warehouse environment.
- Conducted thorough safety inspections on equipment to uphold operational compliance standards.
- Directed loading and unloading operations of trucks to optimize inventory management processes.
- Conducted training sessions for new team members on safe forklift operation and procedures.
- Facilitated collaborative initiatives among team members to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to ensure adherence to safety compliance standards.
- Directed operations by managing racking systems and optimizing loading and unloading processes for pallets on vertical product racks and trucks.
- Directed product reception processes using frequency scanners to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Managed operation of lifting devices to guarantee accurate unloading and stacking of materials.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by strategically stacking pallets with a forklift.
- Enhanced delivery operations by optimizing loading and unloading processes for trucks utilizing forklifts.
- Performed routine maintenance and conducted safety inspections on forklifts to ensure operational efficiency by 10%.
- Established and enforced stringent safety protocols to guarantee safe forklift operations.
Education
High School Diploma - Cullinary Arts
The Art Institutes
Charleston, SC2012
Skills
Materials handling
Workplace cleanlines
Warehouse safety
Inventory management
Safe lifting techniquesPallet consolidation
Safe forklift gig
Barcode scanning
Loading dock staging
Teamwork and collaboration
Order picking and processing
General laborer
Stock rotation
Materials transport
Production reporting
Timeline
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Dollar General Distribution Center
08.2025 - 03.2026
Sales Associate
Walmart
06.2019 - 09.2020
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Walmat Distribution Center
01.2016 - 05.2020
High School Diploma - Cullinary Arts
The Art Institutes