Darrell Graham
Hammond,IN
Summary
My background is not the best nor the worst as a human being I made mistakes that I’m not proud of but I can promise I out grew the child I was an making better decision for me my self n my family I have 2 girls and 1 boy i can offer determination and dedication to get the job done correctly..JUST ASKING NOT TO BE JUDGE OFF OF MY BACKGROUND BECAUSE I GREW INTO BETTER PERSON !!!
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Leader
Osi major
Chicago, IL
02.2022 - 05.2024
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve team performance and productivity.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress, identify challenges, and develop solutions.
- Directed the recruitment process for new employees, including interviewing and selecting candidates.
- Monitored workflow processes and identified areas of improvement.
- Provided guidance and support to team members on operational issues.
- Assessed team performance against established goals and objectives.
- Coached and mentored individuals on professional development goals.
- Identified training needs for staff members and developed appropriate programs.
- Cleaned tools, equipment, and work areas in order to maintain a safe and organized workspace.
- Operated hand tools and power tools to complete construction projects.
- Trained new staff in relevant processes and procedures.
- Monitored team performance against targets, taking corrective action where necessary.
- Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Unload finished products from machines onto conveyors or other transport systems.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
- Replace worn tools, sharpen cutting tools, adjust machinery components.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
General Manager
Jakacki Bag & Barrel
Chicago, IL
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
Forklift Operator
Veterans Distribution of Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.2018 - 05.2021
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Transported materials between storage areas, loading docks and delivery vehicles as needed.
- Stacked loaded pallets in designated areas using proper stacking methods according to company policies and procedures.
- Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
- Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Checked expiration dates on products prior to stocking shelves or shipping out orders.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
- Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
General Laborer
Power Stop
Chicago, IL
02.2015 - 10.2018
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks for delivery to job sites.
- Cleaned tools, equipment, and work areas in order to maintain a safe and organized workspace.
- Assisted tradespeople with tasks such as measuring, cutting, and preparing materials.
- Operated hand tools and power tools to complete construction projects.
- Moved heavy objects using dollies, carts, hoists, or other manual labor techniques.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed while working onsite.
Education
Paul Robeson High School
Chicago, ILSkills
- Fast learner
- Humbled
- Very strong
- Precise
- Consistent
- Dedicated
- Determine
- Helpful
- Equipment management
- Hand tools operation
- Heavy Lifting
- Quality Control
- Material Handling
- Forklift Operation
Timeline
Leader
Osi major
02.2022 - 05.2024
General Manager
Jakacki Bag & Barrel
06.2021 - 03.2022
Forklift Operator
Veterans Distribution of Chicago
05.2018 - 05.2021
General Laborer
Power Stop
02.2015 - 10.2018
Paul Robeson High School