Darrell Buchanan
Harrisburg,PA
Summary
Results-driven professional with a strong work ethic and effective communication skills, demonstrating adaptability in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to quickly learn new concepts and technologies, contributing to team success and organizational goals. Committed to leveraging expertise to drive positive outcomes in collaborative settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Loysville Youth Develope Center
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Community Corrections Centers
Loysville, PA
04.2024 - 03.2025
- Developed and implemented strategies to engage youth in positive activities.
- Served as a resource person providing information and advice concerning issues affecting the lives of young people.
- Conducted security checks on the facility grounds and surrounding areas.
- Maintained records of individual detainees' progress and behavior while in custody.
- Transported inmates to court, doctor appointments and work sites.
- Used appropriate means to discipline youth..
- Reported incidents of misconduct or violations of policy to supervisors.
Forklift Operator
Nestlé Purina
Mechanicsburg, PA
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Load and unload trucks
- Ship out orders to different Nestlé companies or customers.
- Cycle count as needed.
- Submit all orders into Redzone.
- Attend safety meetings every month.
- Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse operations and increase productivity.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
Forklift Operator
Axcess Staffing Services
Mechanicsburg, PA
02.2021 - 04.2023
- Operated safely while loading and unloading trucks.
- Utilized sit-down forklift to gather inventory.
- Count all items before loading and unloading them, making sure the manifest has the right count.
- Performed job duties using a slip sheet forklift expertly.
- Communicated with the inventory department when discrepancies in item counts were identified.
Forklift Operator
CTR Group
Newport News, VA
05.2020 - 09.2021
- Performed loading and unloading operations at Mechanicsburg Navy base with forklifts.
- Shipped and received computers to the Navy base to be set up for imaging in the data entry department.
- Contributed to the organization during computer setup and shipping processes.
- Contributed to efficient warehouse function through timely order selection.
Education
GED - Construction
Vision youth works
Harrisburg, PA09.1997
Skills
- Quality Inspection
- Microsoft Access
- Delivery driver experience
- Supervising experience
- Freight Experience
- Reach truck
- Negotiation
- Assembly
- Efficient Cargo Handling
- Analysis skills
- Manufacturing Operations
- Logistics
- Certified Forklift Operator
- Warehouse Operations Knowledge
- Experienced in Safe Materials Handling
- Client Support
- Inventory Management Proficiency
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- Experienced with Cherry Picker, Clamp Truck, and Sit-down
- Heavy equipment operation (10 years)
- Customer support
- Communication skills
- Leadership
Certification
- Forklift Certification
- OSHA 10
- Pallet Jack Certification
- Driver's License
- Electric Pallet Jack Certification
- Non-CDL Class C
Additional Information
Was an after-school teacher at the age of 16 for Pride of the Neighborhood for 2 years., Became a preschool and after-school teacher in the year 2000 for Premier Learning Center, where I worked for around 6 years., Volunteered for a program called Bling, directed by Mike Hunter, which teaches construction.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Loysville Youth Develope Center
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Community Corrections Centers
04.2024 - 03.2025
Forklift Operator
Nestlé Purina
07.2023 - 03.2024
Forklift Operator
Axcess Staffing Services
02.2021 - 04.2023
Forklift Operator
CTR Group
05.2020 - 09.2021
GED - Construction
Vision youth works
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