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Darryl Thompson

Courier
ROCK HILL,S.C.

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Work Type

Gig WorkContract WorkPart Time

Location Preference

Remote

Important To Me

Flexible work hoursWork-life balance

Summary

Dedicated Material Handler with extensive experience at Illinois Tool Works Inc, excelling in inventory management and forklift operations. Proven ability to enhance productivity and maintain safety standards while optimizing warehouse space. Recognized for attention to detail and a positive attitude, ensuring efficient loading, unloading, and organization of materials. Very dependable working alone, can make valuable decisions without direction.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Stand-Up Forklift Operator/Material Handler

Illinois Tool Works Inc, Food Equipment Group
08.2015 - 03.2022
  • Operated stand-up forklifts to efficiently transport materials across warehouse facility
  • Conducted daily safety inspections of equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards
  • Monitored stock levels and reported discrepancies to maintain accurate inventory records
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Increased warehouse efficiency by operating stand-up forklifts to manage inventory and load/unload products.

Material Handler

Illinois Tool Works Inc, Food Equipment Group
09.2005 - 10.2010
  • Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
  • Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
  • Increased productivity, utilizing forklifts and other material handling equipment effectively.
  • Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
  • Conducted routine maintenance checks on material handling equipment to ensure optimal functioning throughout daily operations.
  • Maintained accurate inventory levels to prevent stock outages, conducting weekly inventory audits.
  • Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
  • Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
  • Optimized warehouse space utilization by reorganizing storage areas based on demand trends and seasonal fluctuations.
  • Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
  • Unloaded incoming shipments to verify accuracy of deliveries and check possible damages.
  • Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed.
  • Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
  • Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
  • Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport materials within warehouse efficiently.

Education

High School Diploma -

Northwestern High School
Rock Hill, SC
06-1985

Skills

  • Material handling
  • Loading and unloading
  • Order picking
  • Attention to detail
  • Materials handling and transport
  • Forklift operation
  • Warehouse safety
  • Truck loading and unloading
  • Material analysis
  • Forklift operations
  • Pick ticket orders
  • Materials management
  • Inventory management
  • Good housekeeping
  • PPE policy adherence
  • OSHA compliance
  • Cycle counts
  • Equipment inspections
  • Incident reporting
  • Stock rotation
  • Material stacking
  • Certified forklift operator
  • Positive attitude
  • Workplace cleanliness
  • Heavy lifting
  • Package handling

Certification

Hipaa training

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