Delwon Meredith
Toledo
Summary
Results-driven pallet builder and forklift operator with expertise in material handling, stacking accuracy, and warehouse safety. Proven track record in implementing process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce waste.
Dedicated warehouse professional with strong skills in pallet building, forklift operation, and safety compliance. Known for effectively monitoring inventory levels and streamlining workflows to meet operational goals while enhancing workplace safety.
Detail-oriented pallet builder and forklift operator with substantial experience in material handling and organizational growth. Committed to maintaining high safety standards and improving stacking accuracy, ready to contribute to a productive warehouse environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pallet Builder
AMRI
28400 Cedar Park BLVD Perrysburg, Ohio 43551
01.2024 - Current
- Developed strategies for reducing waste during pallet assembly processes.
- Monitored inventory levels of raw materials to ensure uninterrupted operations.
- Transported goods from racks, shelves and vehicles via forklift and pallet jack.
- Supplied loading equipment and team members with empty pallets.
- Cut lumber to various sizes, using hand and dovetail saws.
- Monitored product on conveyor to identify and cull packages with damages or defects.
- Prepared finished orders by pulling, packing, wrapping and securing products.
- Loaded products onto pallet.
- Read blueprints and used tape measure to measure wooden pieces.
- Threaded strapping through strapping tool to secure battens.
- Operated equipment controls console for sorting, transferring and stacking pallets.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced overall pallet durability and stability.
- Used nail claws to remove nails from incorrectly nailed pallets.
Forklift Operator
UPS
26202 Glenwood Perrysburg, Ohio 43551
03.2021 - 12.2024
- Operated forklifts to transport materials and products within warehouse environment.
- Conducted routine inspections on equipment to ensure safety compliance and functionality.
- Loaded and unloaded freight using electric and gas-powered forklifts, maintaining efficiency in operations.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline loading processes and reduce turnaround times.
- Maintained accurate inventory records through effective use of warehouse management systems.
- Implemented best practices for storage organization, enhancing accessibility and reducing search times.
- Monitored shipping schedules to optimize workflow and meet delivery deadlines consistently.
- Assisted in training new employees on forklift operation protocols and safety measures.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- 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.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
Pallet Builder
Pallet World
8272 Pike St. Perrysburg Ohio 43551
03.2016 - 02.2021
- Constructed pallets using hand tools and machinery to meet production demands.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow efficiency and productivity.
- Inspected materials for quality assurance before assembly to minimize defects.
- Trained new employees on proper pallet building techniques and safety procedures.
- Manufactured wood pallets and crates with nail guns, table saws and chop saws.
- Maintained clean and organized workspaces to uphold safety standards.
- Operated pallet jack to pull orders out of storage areas.
- Utilized air hammers, drills and power tools to build pallets and crates.
- Transferred loaded pallets onto delivery or storage areas.
- Informed supervisor of equipment malfunction quickly to minimize downtime.
- Inspected materials for quality before loading.
Education
High School Diploma -
Libbey High School
Toledo, OHSkills
- Measuring
- Warehouse safety
- Organizational growth
- Stacking accuracy
- Workplace cleanliness
- Hand tool proficiency
- Heavy lifting
- Order picking
- Pallet jack operation
- Stacking and staging
- Material handling equipment
- Pallet building and wrapping
- Shipping procedures
Certification
- Forklift Certfied Training - 2021
Timeline
Pallet Builder
AMRI
01.2024 - Current
Forklift Operator
UPS
03.2021 - 12.2024
Pallet Builder
Pallet World
03.2016 - 02.2021
High School Diploma -
Libbey High School