Derrick Embry
Alpine,AL
Summary
Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
New South Express
Lincoln, AL
06.2023 - Current
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
Builder
Legacy Cabinets
Eastaboga, AL
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Worked closely with co-workers throughout process to keep projects in line with individual visions.
- Trained new staff on proper building techniques, site regulations and safety protocols.
- Interpreted blueprints accurately, building structures to exact specifications.
- Identified and eliminated safety risks through additional training.
- Increased team productivity by providing ongoing training and support, fostering a positive work environment that encouraged growth.
Machine Press Operator
Eissman Automotive
Pell City, AL
06.2014 - 11.2016
- Performed regular maintenance on press machinery to optimize performance.
- Promptly removed completed loads from press.
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Followed safety protocols to reduce operating risks on press machinery.
- Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.
- Increased production output by implementing effective time management techniques and prioritizing tasks accordingly.
- Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy.
- Implemented process improvements that led to faster setup times between job runs, maximizing productivity during shifts.
- Troubleshot press malfunctions and performed necessary repairs to restore functionality.
Education
Pell City High School
Pell City, ALSkills
- Forklift Operation
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Material Handling
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- General laborer
- Safe driver
- Palletizing
- Punctual and Reliable
- OSHA Compliance
- Heavy equipment operations
- Assembly line experience
Timeline
Forklift Operator
New South Express
06.2023 - Current
Builder
Legacy Cabinets
09.2021 - 04.2023
Machine Press Operator
Eissman Automotive
06.2014 - 11.2016
Pell City High School