DaJuan Kenny
828 North Aspen Street Culpeper ,VA
Summary
Dynamic and versatile Forklift Operator with extensive experience at Merchants Grocery Company, skilled in safe material handling and team collaboration. Proven ability to enhance efficiency through effective communication and training, while maintaining compliance with OSHA standards. Bilingual in English and Spanish, committed to fostering a safe and organized work environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Merchants Grocery Company
Culpeper, VA
07.2021 - Current
- My day consists of stocking shelves with new or existing products, rotating stock and using my forklift to take down or put back up pallets in overhead slots.
- I have worked in multiple areas including the dry warehouse, the cooler and the freezer.
- I am very versatile and trained in various areas. Also, I have picked parts within the warehouse using a handheld device to scan the products needed for orders.
- I have also trained new operators on safe forklift operation and warehouse procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain clean and organized workspaces.
- Monitored equipment performance, identifying maintenance needs to minimize downtime.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Improved team coordination, leading to faster loading and unloading times by effectively communicating with warehouse staff.
Deli Manager
Safeway
Culpeper, VA
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Managed daily deli operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Trained staff on product knowledge, food preparation techniques, and customer service excellence.
- Developed promotional displays to enhance product visibility and drive sales within the deli department.
- Oversaw inventory management, reducing waste through effective stock rotation practices.
- Collaborated with suppliers to maintain quality control of products and negotiate favorable terms.
Expeditor
Cabinet Works
Culpeper, VA
04.2014 - 06.2021
- At this job I was extremely versatile. I would start my day by processing products such as drawer fronts, doors, and frames that were needed from our customers immediately.
- I would work several areas within a day.
- I was experienced in material handling, picking parts with a handheld device within the warehouse, loading the assembly line with doors, drawer fronts and frames to be sprayed a certain color by the sprayers in the booths.
- I would often be needed to unload the assembly line, spray parts on the assembly line in the booths, build frames at the frame table and train new workers when they started.
- I maintained a safe and organized workplace daily.
- At this job, I was very mobile, meaning on my feet, moving constantly from 10-12 hours daily.
Education
High School Diploma -
Culpeper High School
Culpeper, VASkills
- Forklift operation
- Forklift operator certification
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Team player
- Material handling
- Safety awareness
- Teamwork and collaboration
- General laborer
- Order picking
- Order picking and processing
- Safe driver
- Punctual and reliable
- Palletizing
- OSHA workplace safety
- Hand-eye coordination
- Stock rotation
- Hazardous materials handling
- Documentation
- Incident reporting
- Warehouse picking
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- Landscaping experience
- Tree work experience
Accomplishments
- In the year 2023, I was rewarded employee of the month at Merchants Grocery company.
- I received an advanced diploma from Culpeper County High School.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Deli Manager
Safeway
03.2023 - 09.2023
Forklift Operator
Merchants Grocery Company
07.2021 - Current
Expeditor
Cabinet Works
04.2014 - 06.2021
High School Diploma -
Culpeper High School