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Demorio Ford

Midlothian,Va

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Forklift Operator/WarehouseForklift Driver/Order PickerWarehouse AssociateMetrology manufacturing associateMachine Operator

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-Site
Location: Midlothian, Va, USrichmond,va
Open to relocation: No

Important To Me

Career advancementHealthcare benefitsPaid time off401k match

Summary

Diligent and detail-oriented professional with a robust background in forklift operation, specializing in material handling and warehouse logistics. Proven track record of upholding safety standards while optimizing workflow efficiency to ensure seamless operations in fast-paced environments. Expertise in operating a diverse range of forklift models, consistently adhering to safety protocols to minimize risks and enhance productivity. Committed to contributing to team success through effective communication and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Overview

1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Forklift Operator/Warehouse

Xpo
Chester, VA
04.2023 - Current
  • Loaded and secured outbound pallets with forklift, completing daily manifests before dispatch deadlines.
  • Inspected incoming shipments for damage and recorded discrepancies on receiving logs for claims.
  • Counted cycle-inventory for assigned aisles and reported variances to inventory control team.
  • Helped train temporary loaders on safe lifting techniques and rack loading procedures during peak season.
  • Packed fragile items using custom foam inserts and tape patterns to reduce breakage incidents.
  • Adjusted pallet configurations to maximize

Forklift Driver/Order Picker

Gxo
Richmond, VA
04.2020 - 04.2023
  • Operated sit-down and stand-up forklifts to move palletized goods across warehouse zones without incidents.
  • Conducted daily pre-shift equipment inspections and reported faults to maintenance team for prompt repairs.
  • Picked order batches using RF scanner and handheld terminal, completing cycle counts with documented variances

Warehouse Associate

Amazon fulfillment Center
Chester, VA
10.2011 - 04.2020
  • Performed daily forklift inspections and reported maintenance needs to prevent equipment downtime.
  • Coordinated with shipping schedulers to prioritize expedited freight and meet carrier cut-off times.
  • Scanned and staged wave-picked totes with RF scanner, reduced shipping delays by improving throughput.
  • Loaded trailers using hand truck and pallet jack, organized loads to prevent shifting during transit.

Metrology manufacturing associate

Qimonda Technologies
Sandston, VA
09.2009 - 10.2011
  • Inspected wafer carrier alignment with optical comparator, rejecting units outside micron tolerances.
  • Collected dimensional readings from CMM outputs and summarized deviation trends for engineers.
  • Trained technicians on micrometer and dial-gauge reading technique to improve inspection consistency.
  • Maintained calibration traceability records and calibrated reference standards to pass external audits.
  • Executed corrective adjustments on probe fixtures after root-cause checks to reduce false rejects.

Education

High school diploma -

Thomas Jefferson High School
Richmond, VA
05-1999

Skills

  • Warehouse experience
  • Load & unload
  • Materials handling
  • Reach truck
  • Attention to detail
  • Order picker
  • English
  • Order picking
  • Forklift
  • Shipping & receiving
  • Cherry picker
  • RF scanner
  • Forklift operation

Accomplishments

  • Loaded and unloaded trucks at a rate of 20,000 pounds per hour.
  • Checked and recorded floor-loading limits with 100% accuracy.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.

Certification

  • Forklift Certification
  • Driver's License

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Forklift Operator/Warehouse

Xpo
04.2023 - Current

Forklift Driver/Order Picker

Gxo
04.2020 - 04.2023

Warehouse Associate

Amazon fulfillment Center
10.2011 - 04.2020

Metrology manufacturing associate

Qimonda Technologies
09.2009 - 10.2011

High school diploma -

Thomas Jefferson High School

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