Marvin Yarbrough
Birmingham,AL
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.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Fork Lift Operator
Saddle Creek Logistics
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- 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.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
Painter
C&B Piping
09.2017 - 04.2021
- Prepared surfaces for painting or staining by removing old paint and applying primers.
- Applied various types of paints and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces.
- Improved customer relations through strong communication skills and attention to detail in all projects.
- Streamlined the painting process with efficient use of tools and equipment, reducing project costs.
- Used airless sprayers, rollers, brushes and other painting tools to accomplish job tasks.
- Provided exceptional customer service in addressing concerns or changes during the course of projects.
- Reduced waste materials by accurately estimating paint quantities needed for each job.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
- Reached high ceilings and walls with scaffolding and ladders.
- Managed inventory of supplies and ensured proper maintenance of painting equipment for optimal performance on each job site.
- Taped off areas to prevent overspray and other accidents.
- Mixed paint, varnish, shellac and lacquer to desired consistencies.
- Selected appropriate type of paint and other materials for specific surfaces.
- Repaired wall holes and scrapes.
Forklift Operator
Buffalo Rock Pepsi
02.2015 - 07.2017
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Minor High School
Adamsville, AL05.2010
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Shipping and receiving expert
- Palletizing
- Punctual and Reliable
- OSHA Workplace Safety
- Critical Thinking
- Inventory staging
- Warehouse Operations
- Order Picking
- Materials Transport
- Shipping and receiving
- Materials Handling
- Warehouse Safety
- Heavy equipment operations
- Pallet Construction
- Pallet Disassembly and Assembly
- Customer-focused
- Product Inspection
- Cargo Handling
- Wrapping and Banding
- Inventory Tracking
- Load Inspection
- Freight Counts
- Warehouse Management
- Stock Rotation
- Production Support
- Workplace Cleanliness
- Automated Machinery Operation
- Safety awareness
- Heavy industrial equipment
- Forklift Operation
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Customer Service-Oriented
- Lift Equipment Operation
- Order picking and processing
- Incident Reporting
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- OSHA Compliance
- Loading and unloading
- Team Player
- Safe driver
- Work Planning and Prioritization
Timeline
Fork Lift Operator
Saddle Creek Logistics
06.2022 - 10.2023
Painter
C&B Piping
09.2017 - 04.2021
Forklift Operator
Buffalo Rock Pepsi
02.2015 - 07.2017
High School Diploma -
Minor High School
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