Darrell Smith
Grovetown ,GA
Summary
Knowledgeable about maintaining organized inventories. Excellent attention to detail, and is dedicated to quality and efficiency.
Proven leader with a safety-conscious nature and a productive work ethic.
Open, and striving to learn and acquire new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hand Grinding / Polishing Worker
KSB Pumps
Grovetown, GA
10.2023 - Current
- Complied with federal regulations regarding hazardous materials handling, ensuring a safe work environment for all employees involved in the grinding process.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot issues, resulting in faster problem resolution.
- Managed inventory of consumables and supplies, ensuring availability when needed for uninterrupted production flow.
- Enhanced metal grinding efficiency by implementing new techniques and processes.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Ryder Logistics
Grovetown, GA
08.2021 - 09.2023
- 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.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Worked in consolidations to best utilize warehouse space.
- Operated as a cycle counter in inventory control.
Industrial Worker
Club Car- Appling
Appling, GA
03.2019 - 07.2021
- In new car fulfillment.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Managed quality assurance initiatives.
Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Textron Specialized Vehicles
Augusta, GA
01.2016 - 02.2019
- I have 6 years experience operating reach trucks, order pickers, and fork lifts
- 4 years experience in cycle counting
- 4 years in quality
- 6 years experience with RF scanner
- 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.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
Education
High School Diploma -
George P. Butler High School
Augusta, GA05.2018
Skills
- P>Maintenance Management
- P>Performance improvement
- P>Procedural manual drafting
- P>Documentation preparation
- P>Taking inventory
- P>Commercial equipment operations
- P>Chemical handling
- P>Maintenance
- P>Work orders
- P>Crew Management
- P>Facilities maintenance
- Machine Operation
- Precision Grinding
- Surface grinding
- Tool Maintenance
- Safety Procedures
- Metal finishing
- Heavy Lifting
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Lawn Care
- Landscape maintenance
- Landscape equipment operation
- Warehouse consolidation
Certification
- Pallet Jack (4 years)
- Cherry Picker (4 years)
- Forklift Operator (4 years)
- Inventory Control (3 years)
- RF scanner (4 years)
- Shipping And Receiving (4 years)
- Warehouse (6 years)
- Microsoft Word (3 years)
- Excel (2 years)
- Reach Truck (2 years)
- Materials Handling (6 years)
- Freight Experience (4 years)
- Packaging (5 years)
- Basic Math
- Forklift (4 years)
- Warehouse experience (6 years)
- Industrial equipment (4 years)
- Certifications and Licenses
- Certified Forklift Operator
Accomplishments
- Suggested a small team be designated, to cycle counting year round. I entered the request and had it approved by the GM
- Observed production workers standing on concrete floors for extended hoursI suggested that floor mats may be a small but very impactful investment, considering the longevity of the employees; my request was approved
- Encouraged work-based exercises to build chemistry among coworkers
- Added to the safety team for reporting numerous near misses
- Promoted from forklift operator to area specialist
Timeline
Hand Grinding / Polishing Worker
KSB Pumps
10.2023 - Current
Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Ryder Logistics
08.2021 - 09.2023
Industrial Worker
Club Car- Appling
03.2019 - 07.2021
Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Textron Specialized Vehicles
01.2016 - 02.2019
High School Diploma -
George P. Butler High School