Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Forklift Certification
Timeline
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Cleon Thomas III

Montgomery,MD

Summary

Enthusiastic Truck Driver/ Shipping and receiving Associate willing to take on any task to help organization's mission succeed. Pleasant, hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Commercial Truck Driver

Willard Packaging
06.2003 - Current
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.

Shipping and Receiving Associate

Find It At The Bay
08.2022 - Current
  • Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
  • Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
  • Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
  • Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
  • Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
  • Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
  • Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
  • Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
  • Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.

Lawn and Garden Associate

Home Depot
10.2018 - 08.2022
  • Worked outdoors in weather conditions to care for plants and serve customers.
  • Restocked shelves with new plants each day and rotated stock for optimal appearance.
  • Completed closing, and shift change tasks efficiently to keep store ready for guests.
  • Helped customers choose optimal trees, shrubs, and flowers based on current needs.
  • Promoted additional products such as potting soil and fertilizers to increase per-customer sales.
  • Sought out customers to help and offered immediate assistance with locating items and making selections.
  • Watered plants every week and regularly checked for naturally wilted parts to remove.
  • Located desired items by checking with sister locations and other departments.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
  • Maintained plant health and attractiveness with proper sunlight, water, and nutrition.

Education

High School Diploma -

Watkins Mill High School
Gaithersburg, MD
06.2003

Skills

  • Basic Mathematics
  • OSHA Standards
  • Inventory Auditing
  • Customer Service
  • Shipping and Receiving
  • Inventory Replenishment
  • Packing and Scanning
  • Preparing Containers
  • Heavy Machinery Operation
  • Basic Repairs
  • Team Goals

Certification

  • Forklift Certification, Home Depot, Willard Packaging

Forklift Certification

I am properly trained  to operate a forklift, I have knowledge on the safety standards in order to operate a forklift without risk or injury or damage to a person or company property. 

Timeline

Shipping and Receiving Associate

Find It At The Bay
08.2022 - Current

Lawn and Garden Associate

Home Depot
10.2018 - 08.2022

Commercial Truck Driver

Willard Packaging
06.2003 - Current

High School Diploma -

Watkins Mill High School
Cleon Thomas III