DEMPSIE TURNER
Lithonia
Summary
Professional equipment operator with solid experience in warehouse and industrial settings. Expertise in safely handling and transporting materials while ensuring efficient workflow. Strong focus on team collaboration and flexible adaptation to changing needs. Reliable, with skills in operating forklifts, inventory management, and maintaining safety standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Driver / Machine Operator
Hormel Foods
Tucker, GA
01.2023 - Current
- Operated forklift for efficient movement of materials within warehouse environment.
- Support production operations by ensuring continuous material flow and reducing downtime
- Perform receiving, staging, and shipping tasks according to production schedules
- Maintain accurate inventory control using FIFO rotation and proper storage practices
- Build, wrap, and secure pallets for safe and efficient outbound shipping
- Conducted daily safety inspections to ensure compliance with operational protocols.
Mechanical Assembler
Hormel Foods
Tucker, GA
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Assembled mechanical components according to detailed specifications and drawings.
- Operated various hand tools and machinery to ensure high-quality production output.
- Ensured parts were properly fitted, aligned, and met required tolerances
- Performed quality checks to confirm correct assembly and product functionality
- Maintained steady production pace in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Education
High School Diploma -
Martin Luther King Jr. High School
Lithonia, GA05-2014
Skills
- Forklift Operation (Sit-Down, Stand-Up, Reach Truck, Pallet Jack)
- PIT Equipment
- Warehouse Operations
- Manufacturing Operations
- Material Handling
- Inventory Control (FIFO)
- Receiving & Shipping
- Order Fulfillment
- Pallet Building
- Production Support
- Logistics & Staging
- Mechanical Assembly
- Hand & Power Tools
- Quality Inspection
- OSHA Safety
- Teamwork
- Time Management
Timeline
Forklift Driver / Machine Operator
Hormel Foods
01.2023 - Current
Mechanical Assembler
Hormel Foods
01.2020 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Martin Luther King Jr. High School