Derrick Hepburn
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Industrious Forklift Operator trained in all aspects of shipment inspections and transportation. Versed in using scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS) to promote safe and on-time shipment and delivery. Strong and robust individual comfortable lifting up to [Number] pounds and operating all job-related equipment such as shrink wrap machines. Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Dollar General
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
Warehouse / Forklift
Amazon
04.2019 - 06.2020
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
Warehouse Supervisor
ChemCo
03.2017 - 07.2019
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution and workplace safety.
- Supervised shipping and handling operations.
- Used warehouse management software to reconcile daily inventory.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Maintained high levels of accuracy in daily operations.
- Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.
Warehouse Production Worker
Exterior
07.2016 - 03.2017
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Managed time effectively to prioritize tasks and ensure all responsibilities were completed within designated timeframes, contributing to overall team success.
- Reduced order processing time with accurate picking, packing, and shipping of products.
- Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
Education
Associate of Arts - General
Miami Northwestern Senior High School
Miami, FL05.2003
Skills
- Forklift Operation
- Truck loading and unloading
- Warehouse Organization
- Shipping and receiving
- Heavy Lifting
- Materials Handling
- Loading and unloading
- Pallet Jack Operation
- Workplace Cleanliness
Timeline
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Dollar General
09.2022 - 01.2023
Warehouse / Forklift
Amazon
04.2019 - 06.2020
Warehouse Supervisor
ChemCo
03.2017 - 07.2019
Warehouse Production Worker
Exterior
07.2016 - 03.2017
Associate of Arts - General
Miami Northwestern Senior High School