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Darius Martin

Blairs

Summary

Certified, safety-conscious powered industrial truck (PIT) operator with more than 2 years of experience in operating various PITs to include standard forklifts, pallet jacks, turret trucks, walkie riders, order pickers, and reach trucks. Additional experience in retail stocking with proficiency in receiving stock, distributing stock to the appropriate locations on the sales floor, organizing inventory, and replenishing stock. Committed to maintaining a clean and organized work environment, optimizing productivity, and ensuring the safety of personnel and inventory. A motivated self-starter seeking an entry-level position with a growing and innovative organization where I can be a part of a team environment and continue to expand my knowledge, skills, and abilities, and grow professionally. Versatile job seeker that has a desire to learn, is teachable with a growth mindset, and is dedicated to goal attainment. Active listener with the ability to follow directions and perform work unsupervised and with a positive attitude. I am eager for an interview and job opportunity that allows me to show an employer what I can do to add value to the organization.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Variety Wholesalers Inc.
Ringgold
03.2025 - Current
  • Operated forklifts to move inventory within warehouse efficiently.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks following safety protocols.
  • Organized warehouse layout to optimize space and accessibility.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely order fulfillment.
  • Assisted in training new operators on equipment procedures.
  • Monitored stock levels and reported discrepancies to management.
  • Maintained clean and orderly work environment in compliance with safety standards.
  • Loaded and unloaded pallets of product onto trucks using a forklift.
  • Processed orders by picking products from shelves within the warehouse.
  • Staged goods in loading dock area.
  • Operated manual pallet jacks to move material around the warehouse.

Powered Industrial Truck Operator

Unique Industries Inc.
Blairs
06.2022 - 09.2023
  • Trained, certified, and licensed to operate the following equipment: standard forklifts, pallet jacks, turret trucks, walkie riders, order pickers, and reach trucks.
  • Utilized manual-operated materials handling equipment as needed.
  • Consistently performed heavy lifting more than 50 pounds.
  • Loaded and Unloaded trailers.
  • Completed job related paperwork in accordance with standard operating procedures and reported discrepancies to supervision in a timely manner.
  • Performed other job duties as required and in a collaborative effort with coworkers to promote a clean, safe, and productive environment at all times.

Center Store Associate / Stocker

Food Lion
Danville
10.2016 - 02.2018
  • Unloaded delivery trucks and staged stock for distribution to sales floor.
  • Stocked retail floor shelves, organized stock, and monitored inventory.
  • Performed custodial duties to include sweeping, mopping, and buffing floors and cleaning bathrooms and other store areas as needed.
  • Retrieved shopping carts and maintained housekeeping of store exterior areas.
  • Assisted co-workers and customers and maintained a cordial, positive attitude.

Education

Powered Industrial Truck Certification & Operator's Permit - Fork Truck, Turret Truck, Walkie Rider, Order Picker, Reach Truck

Unique Industries Inc.
Blairs, VA
03.2026

Vocational Training Certifications for Materials Handling Stock Clerk & Integrated Forklift Operator -

Wilson Workforce Rehabilitation Center (WWRC)
Fishersville, VA
07.2016

High School Diploma -

George Washington High School
Danville, VA

Skills

  • Forklift operation
  • Team collaboration
  • Order fulfillment
  • Heavy lifting
  • Load balancing
  • Workplace cleanliness
  • Pallet building
  • Load optimization
  • Safety compliance
  • Order pulling and preparation
  • Time management
  • Materials handling
  • Shipment receiving
  • Safe forklift operation
  • Truck loading and unloading

Certification

Lift Truck Operator Certification

Timeline

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Variety Wholesalers Inc.
03.2025 - Current

Powered Industrial Truck Operator

Unique Industries Inc.
06.2022 - 09.2023

Center Store Associate / Stocker

Food Lion
10.2016 - 02.2018

Powered Industrial Truck Certification & Operator's Permit - Fork Truck, Turret Truck, Walkie Rider, Order Picker, Reach Truck

Unique Industries Inc.

Vocational Training Certifications for Materials Handling Stock Clerk & Integrated Forklift Operator -

Wilson Workforce Rehabilitation Center (WWRC)

High School Diploma -

George Washington High School