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DAMERRICK GIBSON

Miami,FL

Summary

Skilled Forklift Operator and Warehouse Associate with 8 years of hands-on experience in machinery operation and maintenance. Expertise in optimizing warehouse operations through efficient stacking, storage, and loading of products. Versatile Landscaping Crew Member proficient in landscape maintenance and execution of diverse projects, enhancing outdoor aesthetics for clients. Strong project management and teamwork abilities drive operational efficiency and quality.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Landscaping Crew Member

City of Miami gardens
Miami Gardens, Florida
06.2025 - Current

Knowledge, Demonstrated proficiency in various skills relevant to park and landscape maintenance's and Abilities: Knowledge of the methods, tools and practices used in the planting, transplanting, digging and cultivation of plants, shrubs, flowers, grasses and trees.

Identified and diagnosed plant, tree, and grass diseases and pests, contributing to effective maintenance and health of landscape features.

Applied methods for treating plants and trees for fungi, insects, parasites, and diseases specific to subtropical climates, ensuring plant vitality and longevity.

Knowledge of the operating characteristics and maintenance requirements of equipment used in landscape work.

Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions in park equipment and landscape maintenance.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, other departments and the public.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to keep records and prepare routine reports.

Ability to lift 50 pounds and physical agility sufficient to perform assigned duties.

Skill

High Reach Forklift Operator

AFIMAC
11.2022 - Current
  • Operated forklifts, pallet jacks and scanning devices to meet daily objectives
  • Operated industrial trucks or tractors to move materials around warehouse or storage facilities
  • Moved materials throughout distribution center and placed products in designated areas
  • Moved heavy loads safely with focused and attentive equipment operation
  • Secured loads and verified proper weight distribution of containers and tanks to ensure safe transport
  • Protected shipments with careful product packing and palletizing
  • Inspected and maintained warehouse equipment, following preventive maintenance scheduling
  • Reduced safety hazards, observing OSHA requirements and company-established safety protocols
  • Complied with required PPE use and completed updated safety training
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize workflows and enhance overall operational efficiency
  • Reviewed work orders and checklists to identify requirements, part numbers and instructions

Machine Operator

Coca Cola Beverages
01.2023 - 04.2025
  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
  • Set up and adjusted equipment, configuring machines for optimal daily operation.
  • Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
  • Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
  • Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
  • Trained new employees on machine operation, promoting adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize production processes and improve overall performance.
  • Upheld high-quality standards while meeting tight deadlines during periods of increased demand.
  • Uphold high-quality standards while meeting tight deadlines during periods of increased demand.

CNC Machine Operator

AFIMAC
04.2019 - 10.2022
  • Set up and operated high-speed CNC routers
  • Loaded parts, operated controls, set offsets and monitored machine operation for signs of malfunction
  • Operated numerical control machine to produce machined parts
  • Utilized CNC programs to identify and remove defective parts, minimizing machine downtime and enhancing productivity
  • Inspected machined products to determine compliance with specifications and documented results
  • Complied with ISO quality program, safety protocols and environmental regulations
  • Prepared mills and lathes by using set-up sheet to gather tools needed for each work order
  • Monitored manufacturing process to identify and address bottlenecks
  • Assessed tools required for each run and ensured functional status

Correctional Officer

Florida Department Of Correction
05.2018 - 03.2019
  • Managed inmate custody and security throughout correctional facility, in courthouse and during transportation
  • Observed inmates continuously to maintain safety and enforce facility rules
  • 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
  • Inspected living areas and personal belongings regularly to detect and seize contraband
  • Supervised and documented inmate movements transporting to and from detention facilities, programs and community services
  • Monitored perimeters, gates and internal doorways during patrols and surveillance camera shifts
  • Watched closed-circuit monitors to observe inmate behavior from facility-wide locations
  • Maintained keycard, two-way radios and weapons to ensure adherence to safety protocols
  • Documented daily prisoner activities to support accurate reporting and accountability
  • Supervised inmate work in kitchen, laundry and other areas, ensuring compliance with facility standards
  • Transported inmates to external sites in line with prison procedure
  • Used restraint devices to minimize danger posed by high-risk inmates
  • Attended regular training to maintain awareness of current processes and best practices
  • Communicated with visitors to explain policies and complete searches prior to authorized entry
  • Performed scheduled inmate counts and reported discrepancies or initiated lock-downs

Order Selector

Imperial Dade Paper
03.2014 - 05.2018
  • Operated RF scanner to pinpoint locations and efficiently assign picks
  • Completed fast picks to maintain high performance level and meet daily targets
  • Followed picking and packing specifications for each type of product
  • Pulled products to fulfill outgoing orders and packed into boxes for shipping
  • Collected items from inventory to prepare for shipment
  • Transported orders between packing and shipping areas to streamline fulfillment process
  • Used forklift or manual techniques to move products and materials
  • Applied proper loading techniques and shrink wrap to ensure safe stacking of orders

Education

High School Diploma -

Miami Central Senior High School
Miami, FL
06-2011

Skills

  • Irrigation systems
  • Soil preparation
  • Plant care
  • Landscape planning
  • Landscape equipment knowledge
  • Leaf removal
  • Tree pruning
  • Plant trimming
  • Debris removal
  • Site cleaning and organization
  • Warehouse operations
  • Inventory management
  • Inventory control
  • Materials management
  • Quality assurance
  • Quality control
  • Quality assurance controls
  • Safety compliance
  • Hazard prevention
  • Safety training
  • Workplace safety
  • Forklift and pallet jack operation
  • Machinery operation
  • Equipment operation
  • Equipment inspection
  • Assembly and production
  • Hazard prevention
  • Production equipment experience
  • Production record-keeping
  • Shipping and labeling
  • Logistics
  • Process improvement
  • Work efficiency
  • Multitasking
  • Adaptability
  • Team coordination
  • Collaboration
  • Time optimization
  • Task oversight
  • Problem-solving
  • Creative solutions
  • Good communication
  • Verbal communication
  • Customer service
  • Client relations
  • Account management
  • Maintain records
  • Document processing
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Computer skills
  • Basic math
  • Strong work ethic
  • Accountability
  • Issue resolution
  • Organizational skills
  • Motivation
  • Problem solving
  • Hazard prevention
  • Organizational skills
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Irrigation systems
  • Leaf removal
  • Tree pruning
  • Plant care
  • Lawn care
  • Adaptability
  • Site cleaning and organization
  • Plant trimming
  • Debris removal
  • Landscape equipment knowledge

Languages

  • English
  • Fluent

Timeline

Landscaping Crew Member

City of Miami gardens
06.2025 - Current

Machine Operator

Coca Cola Beverages
01.2023 - 04.2025

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
DAMERRICK GIBSON