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Christopher A. Knight

Christopher A. Knight

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Self-motivated Dock Worker with extensive experience sorting and transporting shipments. Physically fit team member unloads, palletizes and tracks boxes efficiently. Forklift Certified and Experienced. Strong organization skills that can promote accurate shipments and thoroughly documented inventories.

Great team chemistry is important growing up playing sports I understand that dynamic can lead to great productivity if not the best results.

Ready to get to work!!

Experienced with operating forklifts in dock setting, ensuring efficient loading and unloading of goods. Utilizes strong organizational skills to maintain accurate inventory and streamline operations. Knowledge of safety protocols and procedures ensures secure and compliant work environment.

Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic.

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

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dock Forklift Driver

Saia LTL Freight
01.2025 - Current
  • Loaded outbound shipments securely onto transport vehicles following established guidelines.
  • Minimized potential hazards within the workspace through swift identification and resolution of issues.
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.

Dockworker

FedEx Freight
08.2022 - 08.2024
  • Ensured compliance with all state and federal regulations pertaining to dock operations.
  • Provided assistance to other departments within the facility as needed.
  • Cleaned and maintained work area regularly including sweeping floors, wiping down machines.
  • Collaborated with team members to maximize efficiency during peak times.
  • Followed proper procedures for storing items based on their fragility or temperature requirements.
  • Performed daily maintenance checks on material handling equipment per company safety standards.
  • Prepared outgoing shipments by sealing packages securely before loading onto trucks.
  • Transferred materials between loading docks, warehouses, storage yards, and vehicles.
  • Communicated with supervisors and coworkers regarding any changes in work assignments or schedules.
  • Reported any damaged items to supervisor immediately upon discovery.
  • Inspected cargo for damage, shortages, and overages.
  • Assisted with unloading heavy freight by hand when necessary.
  • Managed hazardous materials in accordance with established guidelines.
  • Operated material handling equipment such as pallet jacks or hand trucks safely and efficiently.
  • Organized efficient daily work plans based on oral instructions and written directions to meet challenging objectives.

Freight Handler

Estes Trucking
06.2021 - 02.2022
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area at all times while following proper sanitation guidelines.
  • Performed regular maintenance checks on warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, conveyors.
  • Provided assistance in maintaining a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols set by the company management team.
  • Operated powered industrial equipment such as forklifts safely and efficiently in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Followed safety procedures when handling hazardous materials.
  • Loaded and unloaded freight from trucks using a forklift, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
  • Organized freight in warehouse according to size and weight requirements.
  • Stacked boxes onto pallets according to stacking patterns specified by customer specifications.
  • Ensured that all safety regulations were followed when handling hazardous materials or chemicals during loading and unloading operations.
  • Transported freights using forklifts, pallet jacks and reach trucks.

Education

High School Diploma -

Coconut Creek High School
Coconut Creek, FL
06-2011

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL

Skills

  • Shipping and receiving
  • Materials Handling
  • Inventory organization
  • Product verification
  • Freight Loading
  • Safe Equipment Operation
  • Forklift certified
  • Loading and unloading
  • Workplace cleanliness
  • Order picking
  • Warehouse navigation
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • OSHA workplace safety

Affiliations

  • A proud father of one. (Boy-Dad)
  • The arts, writing and music.
  • Certified Hooper (Basketball)
  • Believer in the Most-High.
  • Occasional Gamer

Education and Training

other,other

Certification

  • OSHA Certified
  • Forklift Certification

Timeline

Dock Forklift Driver

Saia LTL Freight
01.2025 - Current

Dockworker

FedEx Freight
08.2022 - 08.2024

Freight Handler

Estes Trucking
06.2021 - 02.2022

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Santa Fe College

High School Diploma -

Coconut Creek High School
Christopher A. Knight