Dakari Anderson
Summit,IL
Summary
To join a reputable company that will allow me to utilize my skills and experience while integrating into a team building environment where I can learn from others. To become an asset to a company where I can grow, learn, and become an essential contributor to the growth, success, and innovation process from within the company.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
ITW
Lockport, IL
09.2024 - 08.2025
- Coordinated efficient warehouse workflows for increased productivity.
- Mentored junior operators on safety protocols and equipment handling.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance loading accuracy.
- Managed inventory organization to streamline retrieval processes.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Expedited order fulfillment with proficient navigation of narrow aisles during the picking process without causing damage or delays.
Operational Excellence Leader
Pitney Bowes
Lockport, IL
04.2023 - 10.2024
- Responsible for training and auditing employees to cross-train within each production department.
- Auditing inventory, receiving and shipment plans.
- Responsible to lead and drive projects and culture.
- Improving safety, quality, delivery, and productivity of the operations.
- Responsible for the continuous improvement and support improvement of the key KPIs at the facility.
Production Trainer
Pitney Bowes
Lockport, IL
11.2022 - 10.2024
- Responsible for overseeing the production workers on designated shifts.
- Oversees quality function throughout the production area.
- Ensure forklift drivers are adhering to company safety rules and regulations.
- Assures clear and concise communication of pertinent information between shifts.
- Offer suggestions regarding increasing efficiency of use of equipment, working conditions, and motivation of employees.
Team Lead
Pitney Bowes
Lockport, IL
11.2022 - 10.2024
- Responsible for training team members, setting strategy, and monitoring progress towards goals.
- Provide strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and delegation skills.
- Responsible for tracking and structuring various tasks, employees, and documents.
- Responsible for determining the goals that team members will work toward.
- Demonstrating skills to employees on how to grow into a managerial or senior leadership role within the company.
Certified Forklift Operator
Pitney Bowes
Lockport, IL
10.2022 - 10.2024
- Safely operate and navigate forklift for Pitney Bowes Co.
- Perform routine preventative and safety checks
- Notify appropriate contact personnel of potential hazards and mechanical issues.
- Follow written and verbal instructions to locate merchandise in the warehouse based on the Bill of Lading.
- Carefully load, transport, and unload box pallets weighing up to 100lb each.
Education
High School -
Argo Community High School
Summit, ILSkills
- Warehouse Experience
- Cherry Picker
- Quality Control
- Problem Solving
- Loading/Unloading Trucks
- Pallet Jack
- Shipping/Receiving
- Team Building
- Inventory Control
- Reach Truck
- Goals/Productivity
- Collaboration
- Forklift Safety Compliance
- Forklift Truck
- Process Improvement
- Documentation
- Forklift Training
- Clamp Truck
- Communication
- Multi-Tasking
Timeline
Forklift Operator
ITW
09.2024 - 08.2025
Operational Excellence Leader
Pitney Bowes
04.2023 - 10.2024
Production Trainer
Pitney Bowes
11.2022 - 10.2024
Team Lead
Pitney Bowes
11.2022 - 10.2024
Certified Forklift Operator
Pitney Bowes
10.2022 - 10.2024
High School -
Argo Community High School