Open To Work
Darius Rutledge
Smyrna
Summary
Experienced Materials handler & delivery driver with a proven track record in the logistics and freight industry. Skilled in handling various materials and products efficiently and safely. Proficient in inventory control, shipping, and receiving processes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Material Handler
Yates Services
Smyrna
08.2025 - Current
- Safely operated forklifts and other material handling equipment to transport materials within the facility.
- Executed daily material movement tasks, ensuring timely delivery to various departments and minimizing downtime.
- Utilized inventory management software to track stock levels and prepare reports for management.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support production schedules and meet customer demands effectively.
Delivery Driver
Amazon
Smyrna
12.2021 - Current
- Experienced delivery driver with a proven track record in the logistics and freight industry.
- Skilled in handling various materials and products efficiently and safely.
Dock worker
Saia LTL Freight
Phoenix
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to efficiently load and unload shipments.
- Monitored shipment schedules and communicated with logistics teams to prevent delays.
- Executed shipping and receiving tasks in accordance with company standards.
- Utilized bar code scanners to track inventory and manage shipments effectively.
- Communicated effectively with truck drivers to facilitate smooth loading and unloading processes.
Inventory Clerk / Reach Truck Driver
Pca Skin Group
Phoenix
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Operated reach trucks to efficiently transport and organize products within the warehouse, ensuring optimal space utilization.
- The primary role for this position was to be the most accurate fulfillment associate you can be while moving with a sense of urgency to always assure that the customer not only received the items they desired, but to also be a proprietor of discretionary awareness at all times.
- Operating heavy machinery is often an undervalued skill in most workplaces and, due to the nature of this very small, intimate work environment, my associates and I always maintained a mindset of safety vs speed.
Forklift Operator
Fed Ex Freight
Nashville
07.2018 - 10.2023
- Operated forklifts and other material handling equipment to efficiently move and stack products in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
- Trained new employees on safe operational procedures and best practices for using forklifts and other equipment.
- Implemented safety protocols that led to a significant reduction in workplace accidents and incidents.
- Coordinated with shipping and receiving departments to streamline operations and improve communication flow.
- Executed daily tasks with a focus on minimizing product damage and maximizing productivity.
- Assisted in loading and unloading trucks, ensuring proper handling of products to prevent damage.
Customer Support & Sales Representative
Assurion
Nashville
06.2018 - 08.2018
- The customer support and sales representative is responsible for acting as a liaison between customers and the company.
- Provide product/service information and resolve any emerging problems that customers might face with accuracy and efficiency.
Education
Business Management - Some College
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN, United StatesSkills
- Logistics
- Coordination
- Time Management
- Communication Skills
- Adaptability
- Efficiency
- Urgency
- Discretionary Awareness
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Heavy MachineryOperation
- Shipping and Receiving
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Safety Compliance
- Material Transport
- Inventory Management
- Inventory Control
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Order Picking
- Pallet Jack
- DOT compliance
- Freight expertise
- Shipping and packaging
- Skilled forklift operator
- Order picking and processing
- Pre-trip and Post-trip inspection experience
- Loading and unloading
- Clear communication
- Time management
- Delivery tracking
- Client communication
- Reach Truck
- Vehicle inspection
- Inventory management
- Dock work expertise
Hazmat training
Certification
- Forklift certified
- Box Truck
Accomplishments
- Attendance bonus
- Performance bonuses
- Attendance & pay bonuses received
- Great attendance record
- Received annual bonuses & pay raises
Languages
English
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeSalary Range
$45000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Material Handler
Yates Services
08.2025 - Current
Dock worker
Saia LTL Freight
08.2024 - 08.2025
Inventory Clerk / Reach Truck Driver
Pca Skin Group
10.2023 - 08.2024
Delivery Driver
Amazon
12.2021 - Current
Forklift Operator
Fed Ex Freight
07.2018 - 10.2023
Customer Support & Sales Representative
Assurion
06.2018 - 08.2018
Business Management - Some College
Middle Tennessee State University