Desmond King
Dallas
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator
Kohls Distribution Center
09.2024 - 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.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Ensured timely movement of products to designated areas, leading to smoother warehouse operation.
- Facilitated prompt shipping, executing precise and timely order fulfillment.
- Streamlined order processing, organizing goods for easy access and quick dispatch.
- Promoted culture of safety, conducting informal peer training on forklift operation safety standards.
- Reduced instances of stock discrepancies, meticulously tracking goods received against purchase orders.
Moving Truck Driver
Metropolitan Wear House & Delivery
02.2022 - Current
- Provided exceptional service to customers through clear communication and careful handling of their items during the moving process.
- Enhanced team productivity by coordinating with coworkers to load and unload moving trucks efficiently.
- Promoted a positive work environment among team members through effective communication and collaboration during each move assignment.
- Developed strong relationships with clients by demonstrating exceptional care for their belongings while providing efficient and professional service.
Forklift Driver
PepsiCo, INC
11.2021 - Current
- Improved operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer
- Operated lifting devices such as lift beams, swivel hooks, hoists, and forklifts in a safe manner
- Generated production data to complete necessary paperwork by accurately measuring and weighing materials
- Moved goods between warehouse locations based on shipment and storage requirements
- Adjusted machinery and alerted supervisors to any problems
- Checked equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels on a regular basis
- Worked in a team environment to maintain high levels of productivity
- Kept management up to date on team activities by updating daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times
- Avoided waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment
- Moved materials to the staging area after unloading trucks and rail cars
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to keep the load from shifting
- Took orders out of storage, wrapped them, and staged them for shipment
- Increased team efficiency by using forklifts, cranes, and other equipment to move materials
- Planned team member movements based on current requirements to avoid safety concerns or delays
- Arranged loads in the most efficient way possible to maximize work efficiency
- Delivered tools and completed jobs by driving equipment from one site to another
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for the best project availability
Forklift Driver
BM3 Staff
11.2021 - Current
- Improved operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer
- Operated lifting devices such as lift beams, swivel hooks, hoists, and forklifts in a safe manner
- Moved goods between warehouse locations based on shipment and storage requirements
- Adjusted machinery and alerted supervisors to any problems
- Checked equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels on a regular basis
- Worked in a team environment to maintain high levels of productivity
- Kept management up to date on team activities by updating daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times
- Avoided waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment
- Moved materials to the staging area after unloading trucks and rail cars
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to keep the load from shifting
- Took orders out of storage, wrapped them, and staged them for shipment
- Increased team efficiency by using forklifts, cranes, and other equipment to move materials
- Planned team member movements based on current requirements to avoid safety concerns or delays
- Arranged loads in the most efficient way possible to maximize work efficiency
- Delivered tools and completed jobs by driving equipment from one site to another
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for the best project availability
Forklift Operator
Spot on Pallets
06.2023 - 09.2024
- 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.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- 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.
Education
High School - undefined
New Beginnings Christian Academy
01.2013
Skills
- Safety standards and protocols
- Equipment operations
- Route logs
- Inventory control procedures
- Shipment consolidations planning
- Heavy equipment operations
- Safe driver
- Heavy hauling
- Warehouse operations
- Certified Forklift Operator
- Results-driven
- Flexible schedule
- Loading and unloading
- Materials movement
- Documentation
- Manufacturing and warehouse procedures
- Materials transport
- Heavy industrial equipment
- Motivated self-starter
LANGUAGES
English
Certification
OSHA 10
Forklift certification
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Kohls Distribution Center
09.2024 - Current
Forklift Operator
Spot on Pallets
06.2023 - 09.2024
Moving Truck Driver
Metropolitan Wear House & Delivery
02.2022 - Current
Forklift Driver
PepsiCo, INC
11.2021 - Current
Forklift Driver
BM3 Staff
11.2021 - Current
High School - undefined
New Beginnings Christian Academy
OSHA 10
Forklift certification
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