Deshon Jones
Fayetteville,NC
Summary
Dynamic Forklift Operator with extensive experience at Amazon, excelling in warehouse organization and inventory management. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through meticulous order picking and effective team collaboration. Skilled in safe forklift operation and committed to maintaining high safety standards, ensuring timely and accurate shipments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Amazon
01.2020 - 02.2026
- Operated forklifts to transport products within warehouse efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded goods, ensuring safe handling and storage practices.
- Conducted routine equipment inspections to maintain operational safety and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and minimize delays.
- Implemented best practices for inventory management, enhancing stock accuracy.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper forklift operation and safety protocols.
- Monitored supply levels, notifying supervisors of low inventory or equipment issues.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to comply with safety standards.
- 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.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
Warehouse Worker
RedBull Powder Company
05.2017 - 11.2019
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport materials efficiently across warehouse floors.
- Conducted regular inventory checks to ensure stock accuracy and prevent discrepancies.
- Achieved timely dispatch of orders using effective time management strategies during the picking process.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on warehouse equipment to ensure optimal functionality at all times.
- Assisted in the training and onboarding of new employees, contributing to a cohesive and efficient workforce.
- Supported customer satisfaction efforts through prompt resolution of delivery issues.
- Minimized downtime, proactively identifying and reporting equipment malfunctions for prompt repair.
- Boosted team morale and productivity by leading morning briefings and setting clear daily objectives.
- Reduced order processing times with meticulous attention to order picking and packaging.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, suggesting process enhancements that were subsequently implemented.
- Streamlined inventory management, updating records to reflect real-time stock levels.
- Streamlined receiving process to minimize idle time, carefully inspecting and sorting incoming shipments.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
Forklift Operator
BMI
03.2014 - 07.2017
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Enhanced workplace safety by diligently inspecting forklifts before each shift and reporting any issues promptly.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Prevented stock discrepancies by performing routine inventory checks using both manual methods and automated systems.
- Increased storage efficiency with strategic pallet stacking and goods placement.
- Contributed to warehouse organization by efficiently utilizing storage spaces and aisles.
- Supported inventory accuracy, assisting in periodic stock counts and audits.
- Facilitated prompt shipping, executing precise and timely order fulfillment.
- Enhanced safety on warehouse floor by conducting daily pre-operation forklift inspections.
- Achieved high levels of product security by following best practices in cargo handling.
- Promoted culture of safety, conducting informal peer training on forklift operation safety standards.
- Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer.
- Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
Skills
Forklift operation
Warehouse organization
Truck loading and unloading
Problem-solving
Shipping and receiving
Materials handling
Loading and unloading
Pallet jack operation
Workplace cleanliness
Loading dock procedures
Warehouse safety
Order picking
Safety protocols
Shipment receiving
Hand-eye coordination
Storage procedures
Time management
Attention to detail
Team collaboration
Verbal and written communication
Data entry
Quality control
Record keeping
Inventory management
Stock control
Information logs
Loading dock staging
Safe forklift operation
Goods packaging
Order pulling and preparation
Barcode scanning
Pallet building
High rack storage
Team player
Safety awareness
Order picking and processing
Material handling
Safe driver
Pallet construction
Heavy equipment operation
Punctual and reliable
Timeline
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Amazon
01.2020 - 02.2026
Warehouse Worker
RedBull Powder Company
05.2017 - 11.2019
Forklift Operator
BMI
03.2014 - 07.2017