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Davon Malone

Des Moines,IA

Summary

Dedicated Material Handler with extensive experience at Lineage Logistics, skilled in forklift operation and shipping processes. Proven track record of enhancing warehouse efficiency and maintaining safety standards. A reliable team player, adept at problem-solving and optimizing operations to meet tight deadlines while ensuring high-quality outcomes.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Material Handler

Remedy Staffing
  • 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.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and high-quality work standards.

Material Handler

Lineage Logistics - Cold
Des Moines, IA
02.2025 - 07.2025
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
  • Prevented product damage by carefully loading and unloading materials using appropriate equipment.
  • Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
  • Facilitated smooth operations, coordinating with various departments to fulfill material requests promptly.

Warehouse Worker

Aroteck
Des Moines, IA
11.2024 - 01.2025
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as Number pounds.
  • Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
  • Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
  • Contributed to achieving team goals with consistent punctuality, reliability, and adherence to established performance standards.

Shipping Clerk

Tredit Tire & Wheel
Ankeny, IA
05.2022 - 09.2023

Mount forklift tires for orders to be shipped on time with appropriate shipping instructions

Returns Processor

Oreillys Distribution Center
Des Moines, IA
03.2022 - 05.2022
  • Unloaded, inspected, and stored damaged and returned products.
  • Ensured proper disposal or recycling of non-sellable returned items in accordance with environmental regulations and company policies.
  • Collaborated with warehouse team to accurately identify and restock returned products in a timely manner.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently processing return requests and maintaining accurate records.
  • Conducted thorough investigations of disputed returns claims, working closely with customer service representatives to resolve disputes fairly and efficiently.
  • Conducted regular audits of returns inventory to identify discrepancies, initiating corrective actions when necessary.

Forklift Operator

Helena Industries
Des Moines, IA
02.2021 - 04.2021
  • Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
  • Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.

Shipping Clerk

Crown Lift Trucks
Des Moines, IA
11.2020 - 02.2021
  • Coordinated with warehouse staff to ensure timely order fulfillment and delivery.
  • Collaborated with customer service team to resolve shipping issues and provide timely updates to clients.
  • Reduced shipping errors by implementing a thorough quality control system for outgoing orders.
  • Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
  • Checked bills of lading, outgoing package paperwork, and other documentation for accuracy.

Shipping Loader

Express Employment
Des Moines, IA
07.2020 - 08.2020
  • Assisted with unloading incoming shipments when necessary, quickly processing items into appropriate storage locations within the warehouse facility.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve daily loading goals and maintain high-quality standards.
  • Supported continuous improvement initiatives within the warehouse, identifying opportunities for increased efficiency in shipping processes.
  • Maintained clean work areas, promoting an organized and safe working environment for all employees.
  • Effectively communicated with supervisors regarding any concerns or potential obstacles affecting loading operations.
  • Ensured compliance with federal regulations governing the transportation of hazardous materials, prioritizing safety and adhering to legal requirements.

Education

Lake Highlands High School
Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Skills

  • Forklift operation
  • Forklift operator certification
  • Loading and unloading
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Team player
  • Warehouse operations
  • Warehouse safety
  • Material handling
  • Safety awareness
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • General laborer
  • Order picking
  • Order picking and processing
  • Safe driver
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Palletizing
  • Materials handling
  • Problem-solving
  • Material packaging
  • Shipping and receiving expert
  • OSHA compliance
  • Heavy equipment operations
  • Storage and organization
  • Lift equipment operation
  • OSHA workplace safety
  • Materials movement
  • Workplace cleanliness
  • Product inspection
  • Inventory staging
  • Shipment processing
  • Inventory counts
  • Dock operations
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Equipment operations
  • Materials transport
  • Equipment inspections
  • Stock rotation
  • Warehouse management
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Pallet construction
  • Warehouse management systems
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Assembly line experience
  • Stock management
  • Shipping documentation
  • Customer Service-oriented
  • Documentation
  • Incident reporting
  • Freight counts
  • Production Assistance
  • Production reporting
  • Optimizing efficiency
  • Production scheduling
  • Lifts up to number pounds
  • Production deadline management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Issue troubleshooting
  • Quality control
  • Record keeping
  • Product placement
  • Warehouse picking
  • Shipping operations
  • Dock work
  • Material inventory
  • Inventory reporting
  • Stock allocation
  • RF scanner
  • Barcode scanning
  • Deadline driven
  • Warehouse support
  • Forklift maintenance
  • Pallet stacking
  • Material distribution and sourcing
  • Downstacking management

Timeline

Material Handler

Lineage Logistics - Cold
02.2025 - 07.2025

Warehouse Worker

Aroteck
11.2024 - 01.2025

Shipping Clerk

Tredit Tire & Wheel
05.2022 - 09.2023

Returns Processor

Oreillys Distribution Center
03.2022 - 05.2022

Forklift Operator

Helena Industries
02.2021 - 04.2021

Shipping Clerk

Crown Lift Trucks
11.2020 - 02.2021

Shipping Loader

Express Employment
07.2020 - 08.2020

Material Handler

Remedy Staffing

Lake Highlands High School

Davon Malone