Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Damian Farmer

Chatham,VA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level lead position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Logistics Lead

Newell Gift Brands
03.2016 - Current
  • Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
  • Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
  • Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
  • Computer skills and knowledge
  • Microsoft outlook
  • Excell
  • Oracle business
  • Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
  • communication skills
  • Integrated warehouse operations with existing and new business processes.
  • RF Scanning
  • Certification for powered trucks trainer's training ( 5 years experience )

Forklift Operator

Newell Gift Brands
03.2016 - Current
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
  • Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
  • Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
  • Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
  • Hooked tow trucks to trailer hitches and fastened attachments with hitch-pins.

Production Worker

Mohawk
02.2013 - 05.2015
  • Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
  • Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
  • Inspected and adjusted work performed to meet expectations.
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
  • Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
  • Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
  • Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
  • Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.

Education

Chatham High School
Chatham, VA
06.2011

Skills

  • Accurate Reporting
  • Appointment Scheduling Software
  • Serve Customers
  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • Office Meetings
  • Inventory Accuracy
  • Acquire Products
  • Word Processing
  • Oracle E-Business Suite Financials
  • Quality Production
  • Motivational Leadership
  • RFID Tracking
  • Job Assignments
  • Freight Transportation
  • Logistics Functions
  • Train Staff
  • Operational Standards
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Warehouse Logistics
  • Distribution and warehousing

Certification

  • [Truck Training Training Program] Training - [December 1,2021]
  • Trainee
  • Qualification inbound

Timeline

Logistics Lead

Newell Gift Brands
03.2016 - Current

Forklift Operator

Newell Gift Brands
03.2016 - Current

Production Worker

Mohawk
02.2013 - 05.2015

Chatham High School
Damian Farmer