DERRICK BLAND

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

Experienced Forklift Operator & Warehouse Specialist with 9+ years of hands-on expertise in order picking, forklift operation (stand-up, sit-down, reach), pallet jack operation, inventory control, and shipping/receiving. Proven ability to handle high-volume freight environments, maintain accuracy, and follow OSHA-compliant safety standards. Strong work ethic, dependable performance, and effective teamwork in fast-paced distribution, retail warehouse, and logistics environments.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

CDL Driver / Logistics Operator

Emptynest.Express

01.2022 - 09.2025

Assisted with loading/unloading freight, pallet staging, and dock organization.
Verified shipment accuracy, checked labels/manifests, and completed documentation.
Supported warehouse workflow during pickups and deliveries.
Hauled containers safely across Texas while maintaining strong on-time performance.
Maintained DOT logs and completed safety inspections.
Communicated professionally with dispatch, customers, and logistics staff.

Forklift Operator / Order Picker / Warehouse Associate

Sam’s Club

06.2016 - 12.2021

Operated stand-up, sit-down, and reach forklifts.
Pulled orders with 99% accuracy and met production quotas.
Performed shipping/receiving tasks including scanning, staging, and freight checking.
Used RF scanners for inventory tracking and cycle counting.
Wrapped, labeled, and secured pallets.
Followed OSHA safety requirements and maintained organized warehouse areas.

Forklift Operator / Warehouse Support

Amazon Fulfillment Center

02.2013 - 05.2016

Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport inventory.
Picked, scanned, and staged orders accurately.
Unloaded trailers, verified shipments, and stocked inventory.
Performed cycle counts and quality control.
Maintained OSHA safety compliance and equipment checks.

Education

GED - undefined

01.2009

Skills

Forklift & Equipment Operation: Stand-Up Forklift, Sit-Down Forklift, Reach Truck, Electric & Manual Pallet Jack, Clamp, Cherry Picker, RF Scanners
Warehouse Operations: Order Picking, Loading/Unloading, Shipping/Receiving, Pallet Wrapping, Cross-Docking, Stocking & Replenishment

Inventory & Quality Control: Inventory Management, Cycle Counts, Bin Checks, Labeling, Manifest Verification, Quality Checks
Soft Skills: Reliable, Safety-Driven, Time Management, Fast Learner, Team-Oriented

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