DEMPSIE TURNER
Lithonia,GA
Summary
Skilled forklift operator with over 7 years of experience in manufacturing and warehouse operations. Expertise in material handling, powered industrial truck operation, and inventory control. Committed to safety and efficiency in fast-paced food production environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Assembler / Material Handler
KPS Global Solutions
Conyers, GA
07.2026 - Current
- Assemble and prepare products and materials in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Handle, move, load, and position materials throughout the production area to maintain continuous workflow.
- Safely lift and move materials while meeting daily production requirements.
- Organize and stage materials to support efficient and uninterrupted production.
- Operate production equipment and hand/power tools while following company safety procedures.
- Measure and cut wood materials according to production specifications.
- Inspect materials and finished products for quality, accuracy, and damage.
- Follow work instructions and communicate with team members to maintain an efficient workflow.
- Maintain consistent productivity and attendance in a physically demanding manufacturing environment.
Forklift Driver / Machine Operator
Hormel Foods
Tucker, GA
01.2023 - 01.2026
- Operated forklifts to safely and efficiently transport materials throughout the warehouse and production areas.
- Loaded, unloaded, staged, and moved materials according to production and shipping requirements.
- Maintained efficient flow of materials to support continuous production operations.
- Performed receiving, staging, and shipping tasks according to production schedules.
- Ensured accurate inventory control through FIFO rotation and proper storage practices.
- Constructed, wrapped, and secured pallets for safe and efficient transportation.
- Performed daily forklift and equipment safety inspections to uphold workplace safety standards.
- Followed food manufacturing, safety, quality, and operational procedures while maintaining a productive work environment.
Mechanical Assembler
Hormel Foods
Tucker, GA
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Assembled mechanical components according to detailed specifications and drawings.
- Ensured parts were properly fitted, aligned, and assembled according to required tolerances.
- Conducted quality checks ensuring assembly accuracy and product functionality.
- Operated hand tools and machinery, ensuring consistent production quality.
- Maintained production pace in a fast-paced manufacturing environment to meet deadlines.
- Followed safety procedures and production requirements to support efficient operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Martin Luther King Jr. High School
Lithonia, GA05-2014
Skills
- Forklift Operation
- Powered Industrial Trucks
- Material transport
- Loading & Unloading
- Receiving & Shipping
- Palletizing & Pallet Securing
- Inventory Control
- FIFO Rotation
- Order Fulfillment
- Production Operations
- Machine Operation
- Manufacturing Processes
- Quality Inspection
- Safety Procedures
- Hand & Power Tools
Timeline
Production Assembler / Material Handler
KPS Global Solutions
07.2026 - Current
Forklift Driver / Machine Operator
Hormel Foods
01.2023 - 01.2026
Mechanical Assembler
Hormel Foods
01.2019 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Martin Luther King Jr. High School