DAMERRICK GIBSON
Miami,FL
Summary
Experienced forklift operator and warehouse associate with 8 years of expertise in operating machinery and performing various operations. Skilled in maintaining machinery in optimal operating condition while adhering to housekeeping and warehouse standards. Committed to supporting store operations by efficiently stacking, storing, and loading products onto trucks. Detail-oriented professional with quick learning ability, seeking a challenging position as a strong leader within a dynamic team of achievers. Manufacturing professional with extensive hands-on experience in machine operation, setup, and maintenance. Renowned for keen attention to detail and adaptability to changing production needs. Thrives in collaborative environments and consistently prioritizes operational efficiency and quality to achieve exceptional results.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
Coca Cola Beverages
01.2023 - Current
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize production processes and improve overall performance.
- Provided feedback on equipment performance issues, enabling engineers to develop effective solutions for recurring problems.
- Ensured accurate documentation of production data for analysis and continuous improvement efforts.
- Upheld high-quality standards while meeting tight deadlines during periods of increased demand.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
High Reach Forklift Operator
AFIMAC
11.2022 - Current
- Reduced safety hazards, observing OSHA requirements and company-established safety protocols
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks and scanning devices to meet daily objectives
- Moved materials throughout distribution center and placed products in designated areas
- Checked documentation and stored products in correct bins and locations
- Cleaned and organized workstations and equipment in preparation for incoming shifts
- Protected shipments with careful product packing and palletizing
- Reviewed work orders and checklists to identify requirements, part numbers and instructions
- Inspected and maintained warehouse equipment, following preventive maintenance scheduling
- Moved heavy loads safely with focused and attentive equipment operation
- Operated industrial trucks or tractors to move materials around warehouse or storage facilities
- Complied with required PPE use and completed updated safety training
- Secured loads and inspected items to verify proper weight distribution of containers and tanks
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and support goal achievement
- Recorded vehicle inspection data for pre- and post-trip checks
CNC Machine Operator
AFIMAC
04.2019 - 10.2022
- Inspected machined products to determine compliance with specifications and documented results
- Loaded parts, operated controls, set offsets and monitored machine operation for signs of malfunction
- Worked with CNC programs to identify and remove defective parts, reducing machine downtime and increasing productivity
- Complied with ISO quality program, safety protocols and environmental regulations
- Met preventive maintenance requirements by following manufacturer instructions
- Completed production and quality logs to document actions
- Set up and operated high-speed CNC routers
- Prepared mills and lathes by using set-up sheet to gather tools needed for each work order
- Operated numerical control machine to produce machined parts
- Kept up with manufacturing process to reduce bottlenecks
- Adhered to safety procedures and regulations to promote safe operations
- Determined tools required for each run and verified functional status
Correctional Officer
Florida Department Of Correction
05.2018 - 03.2019
- Monitored perimeters, gates and internal doorways during patrols and surveillance camera shifts
- Inspected living areas and personal belongings regularly to detect and seize contraband
- Observed inmates continuously to maintain safety and enforce facility rules
- Used and maintained keycards, two-way radios and weapons with strong regard to safety protocols
- Managed inmate custody and security throughout correctional facility, in courthouse and during transportation
- Supervised and documented inmate movements transporting to and from detention facilities, programs and community services
- Communicated with visitors to explain policies and complete searches prior to authorized entry
- Intervened during fights and disturbances to stop unauthorized behaviors and restore order
- Escorted offenders within and outside institution, maintaining stringent control and awareness to reduce risks
- Watched closed-circuit monitors to observe inmate behavior from facility-wide locations
- Kept daily logs of prisoner activities for detailed reporting
- Supervised and reported on inmates' work in kitchen, laundry and other areas
- Transported inmates to external sites in line with prison procedure
- Conducted headcounts to ensure each prisoner was present
- Used restraint devices to minimize danger posed by high-risk inmates
- Attended regular training to maintain awareness of current processes and best practice
- Performed scheduled inmate counts and reported discrepancies or initiated lock-downs
Order Selector
Imperial Dade Paper
03.2014 - 05.2018
- Used RF scanner to identify locations and assign picks
- Completed fast picks to maintain high performance level and meet daily targets
- Followed picking and packing specifications for each type of product
- Loaded, unloaded and sorted products to facilitate general warehouse functions
- Pulled products to fulfill outgoing orders and packed into boxes for shipping
- Marked containers with labeling and stocked shelves to organize products
- Pulled merchandise from stock to load onto pallets
- Moved orders to and from packing and shipping areas to facilitate fulfillment
- Used forklift or manual techniques to move products and materials
- Utilized proper loading techniques and shrink wrap to stack orders safely
- Stamped boxes and tagged individual items based on planned distribution
Education
High School Diploma -
Miami Central Senior High School
Miami, FL06.2011
Skills
- High Reach, Sit down forklift certified
- Warehouse operations
- Process management
- Inventory control
- Quality assurance
- Hazard prevention
- Collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Motivation
- Multitasking
- Customer relations
- Verbal communication
- Production record-keeping
- Training
- Word processing
- Inventory management
- Collections processing
- Maintain records
- Administrative support
- Billing process management
- Customer service
- Accountability
- Microsoft word, Power Point, Excel proficiency
- Issue resolution
- Strong work ethic
- Good communication
- Attention to detail
- Machinery operation
- Workplace safety
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Computer skills
- Assembly and production
- Equipment operation
- Safety compliance
- Forklift and pallet jack operation
- Quality control
- Manufacturing experience
- Basic math
- Shipping and labeling
- Process improvement
- Equipment inspection
- Production equipment experience
- Complex Problem-solving
- Machine programming
- Materials management
- Quality assurance controls
- OSHA
- Logistics
- Project management
- Performance management
- Parts fabrication
- Automated assembly
- Computer numerical control
- CNC operation
- Hydraulic systems
- OSHA certification
LANGUAGES
English
Fluent
Timeline
Machine Operator
Coca Cola Beverages
01.2023 - Current
High Reach Forklift Operator
AFIMAC
11.2022 - Current
CNC Machine Operator
AFIMAC
04.2019 - 10.2022
Correctional Officer
Florida Department Of Correction
05.2018 - 03.2019
Order Selector
Imperial Dade Paper
03.2014 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Miami Central Senior High School
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