DeMorris Brooks
Grover,NC
Summary
Reliable Job Title willing to work long hours and all shifts. Responsible and knowledgeable individual with knack for cutting and wrapping fresh meat of multiple varieties. In-depth knowledge of butcher's cutlery and powered equipment, including electric grinders and band saws. Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Meat Cutter
Brown Packing
Gaffney, SC
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Enhanced meat product quality by implementing proper cutting techniques and adhering to sanitation standards.
- Reduced waste by accurately portioning meat products according to customer specifications.
- Increased efficiency with expert use of various cutting tools, including knives, saws, and cleavers.
- Ensured optimal freshness and shelf life of meat products through proper packaging and storage methods.
Forklift Operator and Material Handler
Mann+Hummel
Gastonia, NC
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Receive, store, and issue raw material
- Move material, finished, purchased or manufactured within the facility to and from production areas with a power truck per appropriate work instructions.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by organizing materials and implementing inventory management systems.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to company safety protocols and procedures.
- Inspected production, employee work, raw materials and finished products to check quality and compliance with specifications.
- Optimized system performance by analyzing and tuning SAP systems, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Documented best practices within the organization regarding SAP Basis administration, fostering consistency across all team members involved in similar tasks.
Reach Truck Operator
TTI Corporate
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Improved warehouse efficiency by accurately operating reach trucks for order picking and pallet storage.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Enhanced safety procedures through diligent reach truck maintenance and adherence to company guidelines.
- Unloaded trucks and rail cars and moved materials to staging area.
Material Handler/Assembler
Bosch
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Assembly putting parts together
- Load and unload drill bits into machine as needed
- Reading and following standard operating procedures pertaining to the machine being operated
- Maintained high-quality standards with thorough inspections of assembled parts.
- Reduced assembly errors by following detailed instructions and blueprints for each project.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by organizing materials and implementing inventory management systems.
Material Handler
Fire Equipment Buckeyes
07.2017 - 12.2019
- Put out supply for field line & weld lines
Material Handler/Forklift Operator
XPO Logistics
03.2016 - 07.2017
- Forecasted manpower requirements based on daily workload and company targets
- Sorted cargo before loading and unloading
- Read work orders and received oral instructions to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs.
- Used propane forklift to load trailer at warehouse.
- Staged final products for shipment.
- Inventory work with computer in an office
Material Handler
Carolina Cotton Works
01.2015 - 02.2016
- Read work orders and received oral instructions to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs.
- Used propane forklift to load trailer at warehouse
Production Worker CNC/Forklift Operator
Eaton
02.2014 - 12.2014
- Consistently met production and schedule levels.
- Forecasted manpower requirements based on daily workload and company targets.
- Conducted monthly, quarterly and yearly inventories of warehouse stock.
- Used propane forklift to load trailer at warehouse
Education
Associate in Small Business -
San Bernardino Valley College
05.2008
GED -
Shelby High School
Shelby, NC05.2005
Skills
- Forklift Operator (6 years)
- Forklift (6 years)
- Shipping Receiving (6 years)
- Warehouse Associate (6 years)
- Shipping (6 years)
- Picker Packer
- General Labor
- Packing
- Pallet Jack
- Stockroom
- Load & Unload (3 years)
- Materials Handling (4 years)
- RF Scanner
- Logistics
- Order Picking
- Order Picker
Certification
- Forklift Certified (06/01/16 - 06/01/19)
- Certified Forklift Operator
Timeline
Meat Cutter
Brown Packing
11.2022 - 12.2023
Forklift Operator and Material Handler
Mann+Hummel
07.2021 - 10.2022
Reach Truck Operator
TTI Corporate
12.2020 - 06.2021
Material Handler/Assembler
Bosch
01.2020 - 11.2020
Material Handler
Fire Equipment Buckeyes
07.2017 - 12.2019
Material Handler/Forklift Operator
XPO Logistics
03.2016 - 07.2017
Material Handler
Carolina Cotton Works
01.2015 - 02.2016
Production Worker CNC/Forklift Operator
Eaton
02.2014 - 12.2014
Associate in Small Business -
San Bernardino Valley College
GED -
Shelby High School