Derrick Townsend
Blue Mountain,MS
Summary
Accomplished Forklift Operator with a proven track record at Ashley Furniture Warehouse, enhancing workflow efficiency and reducing workplace accidents by implementing best practices. Expert in forklift operation and certified in warehouse safety. A collaborative team player skilled in optimizing processes and maintaining accurate inventory records, ensuring seamless operations and customer satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipe Layer/ Roller
Yates Construction Company
02.2024 - 03.2025
- Installed and maintained underground piping systems, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Operated heavy machinery to excavate trenches for pipe installation, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with project teams to assess site conditions and determine optimal pipe layout strategies.
- Conducted inspections of installed pipelines, identifying issues and implementing corrective measures promptly.
- Assembled and installed underground pipe, fittings, and valves of various sizes.
Forklift Operator
Ashley Furniture Warehouse
02.2011 - 01.2023
- Operated forklifts to efficiently transport materials across warehouse facility.
- Conducted routine equipment inspections to ensure safety and compliance with operational standards.
- Assisted in training new forklift operators on safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize loading and unloading processes, improving workflow efficiency.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems for tracking shipments.
- Implemented best practices for safe material handling, reducing workplace accidents significantly.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
Shipping
Ideal Foam
10.2007 - 01.2010
- Implemented policies and procedures across warehouse and shipping platforms.
- Optimized shipping routes for faster delivery times while minimizing transportation costs.
- Assisted customers with sales needs such as inventory and shipping questions.
- Maintained accurate shipping records, facilitating smooth communication between carriers and customers.
- Helped team members with clean-up of customer area and shipping department.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pontotoc High School
Pontotoc, MS05-2000
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Forklift operator certification
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Team player
- Warehouse operations
- Warehouse safety
- Material handling
- Safety awareness
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Pipe Layer/ Roller
Yates Construction Company
02.2024 - 03.2025
Forklift Operator
Ashley Furniture Warehouse
02.2011 - 01.2023
Shipping
Ideal Foam
10.2007 - 01.2010
High School Diploma -
Pontotoc High School