Deon McNeal
WATERLOO,IA
Summary
I am a highly motivated and progress-focused Forklift Operator with a long-standing background in this industry. With a track record of initiative and dependability, I have devised strategic initiatives which I believe will prove valuable to the applied company. Throughout the course of my career, I have perfected my abilities. I am a capable and consistent problem-solver skilled at prioritizing and managing projects with proficiency. In my previous role, I contributed leadership, management, and toward team efforts and business improvements. I am progressive minded and in tune with new developments in my field. I have proven to be effective and collaborative with strong team-building talents. I enjoy collective brainstorming sessions which allow me to coordinate activities to achieve a common goal.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handling Specialist
Ranews
Waterloo, IA
11.2024 - Current
- Operated dock levelers to stage and organize incoming and outgoing products.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
Material Handler
Ryder Logistics
Waterloo, IA
09.2020 - 10.2024
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
Order Picker
Target Distribution
Cedar Falls, IA
08.2016 - 06.2020
Material Handler
Simply Essentials
Charles City, IA
02.2015 - 08.2016
- Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
Gut Hogs
Tyson's Fresh Meats
WATERLOO, Iowa
01.2002 - 07.2014
- GUT HOGS PRE INSPECTION USDA
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Art History
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IASkills
- Pallet arrangement
- Product packing
- Pallet jack operation
- Stock control
- Material handling equipment
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Order picking
- Package handling
- Safety procedures
- Warehouse operations
- Barcode scanning
- Hazardous materials handling
- Pallet assembly
- Clean background check
- Customer service
- Load palletizing
- Hand trucks and dollies
- Warehouse safety
- Pick ticket orders
- Material packaging
- OSHA guidelines
- Materials handling and transport
- Material stacking
- Material handling
- Positive attitude
- Warehouse management
- Forklift operation
- Product transport
- Paperwork completion
- Stock management
- Truck loading and unloading
- Forklift operations
Application
Please accept this letter as an expression of my interest in the position. Deon McNeal
Timeline
Material Handling Specialist
Ranews
11.2024 - Current
Material Handler
Ryder Logistics
09.2020 - 10.2024
Order Picker
Target Distribution
08.2016 - 06.2020
Material Handler
Simply Essentials
02.2015 - 08.2016
Gut Hogs
Tyson's Fresh Meats
01.2002 - 07.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Art History
Hawkeye Community College