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Brodrick LittleJohn

Easley,SC

Summary

Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Hardworking individual with extensive background operating heavy duty machinery on diverse range of construction sites and projects. Proactive team player troubleshoots issues with machinery and equipment to promote longevity of use and precisely manipulates controls and levers to navigate and operate machinery. Committed to maintaining service standards.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Forklift Operator/Warehouse Material Handler

Parkdale
02.2021 - Current
  • Supported warehouse staff in meeting tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks based on shipment schedules.
  • Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
  • Used equipment to process excess materials and support recycling efforts.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Operated or tended automatic stacking, loading and packaging machines.
  • Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.

Material Handler

Milliken Magnolia Plant
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
  • Participated in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall warehouse performance.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
  • Supported production goals, ensuring that all necessary materials were available when needed on the manufacturing floor.
  • Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
  • Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
  • Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.

Construction Worker

IS Construction
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
  • Adapted quickly to changing project requirements, demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness in adjusting schedules and priorities accordingly.
  • Worked on sites, installing roofs and other exterior components.
  • Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
  • Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
  • Maintained clean and organized job sites, contributing to a safe working environment for all employees.
  • Reduced material waste by accurately calculating requirements and optimizing usage throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Assisted in digging, trenching and backfilling trenches and foundations.
  • Mixed and poured concrete for variety of projects.

Education

GED -

Adult Learning Center
Gaffney, SC
06.2000

Skills

  • Shipping and receiving expert
  • High-Lift Trucks
  • Workplace Cleanliness
  • Inventory Counts
  • Product Inspection
  • Palletizing
  • OSHA Workplace Safety

Timeline

Forklift Operator/Warehouse Material Handler

Parkdale
02.2021 - Current

Material Handler

Milliken Magnolia Plant
01.2021 - 01.2022

Construction Worker

IS Construction
01.2018 - 01.2021

GED -

Adult Learning Center
Brodrick LittleJohn