Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Certification
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Desmond Washington

Dallas,TX

Summary

Proven team player and Certified Forklift Operator, adept at maintaining safety and efficiency in fast-paced environments like Walmart. Skilled in OSHA standards and physical load management, I excel in optimizing work processes and enhancing productivity. My experience includes training staff and implementing organized loading procedures, contributing significantly to workplace safety and operational excellence.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Warehouse Loader

FedEx
Dallas, TX
07.2023 - 01.2025
  • Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.
  • Unloaded materials by hand or with equipment to help team meet work demands.
  • Responsible for reporting any damaged or defective products immediately upon discovery.

Retail Stock Clerk

Walmart
Michigan City, IN
06.2021 - 03.2022
  • Verified stock levels and replenished items on shelves.
  • Replenished merchandise displays throughout the store as needed.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.

Retail Stock Clerk

Dollar Tree Stores
Michigan City, Indiana
09.2018 - 03.2022
  • Unloaded trucks with hand-trucks, pallet jacks, or other material handling equipment.
  • Stocked shelves with new merchandise and checked for outdated or damaged items.
  • Carried out duties within fast-paced retail environment, providing organized stocking methods and plans.
  • Resolved or assisted in handling routine customer concerns within established guidelines.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.

Meat Department Clerk

Save A Lot
Michigan City, Indiana
04.2017 - 09.2018
  • Ensured product rotation to maintain freshness, checked expiration dates and removed outdated items.
  • Helped department manager reach meat department sales and profit goals, monitored and complied with quality assurance standards and maintained safe, clean environment.
  • Weighed, packaged, priced and labeled items for sale in the department.
  • Cleaned and sanitized freezers, fixtures and display cases, received and unpacked meat, poultry, seafood and cheeses and placed in meat cooler and freezer.

Overnight Stocker and Receiver

Walmart
Merrillville, Indiana
03.2014 - 10.2016
  • Unloaded shipments from delivery trucks and inspected for damages.
  • Operated forklift and pallet jack to transport heavy loads.
  • Packed and unpacked items, checking breakables before stocking on shelves.
  • Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
  • Provided training to new staff members on stocking procedures.
  • Adhered to all safety regulations while handling hazardous materials.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.

Overnight Stocker and Receiver

Walmart
Dallas, Texas
07.2012 - 03.2014
  • Unloaded shipments from delivery trucks and inspected for damages.
  • Operated forklift and pallet jack to transport heavy loads.
  • Packed and unpacked items, checking breakables before stocking on shelves.
  • Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
  • Provided training to new staff members on stocking procedures.
  • Adhered to all safety regulations while handling hazardous materials.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.

Education

High School Diploma -

David W. Carter
Dallas, TX
05-2001

Skills

  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Certified Forklift Operator
  • Advanced Reading Comprehension
  • Following instructions
  • Physical Load Management
  • Versatile in Adapting to New Situations
  • Safety monitoring
  • Pallet Jack Proficiency
  • OSHA standards
  • Work Environment Maintenance
  • Package handling
  • Organized Loading Procedures

Affiliations

In my spare time I enjoy working on my P.C as well as messing around with different music programs.

Certification

  • OSHA Standard 29CFR 1910.178
  • Class A: Sit Down Fork Lift
  • Class B: Stand up Reach Lift
  • Class C: Motorized Pallet Jack

Timeline

Warehouse Loader

FedEx
07.2023 - 01.2025

Retail Stock Clerk

Walmart
06.2021 - 03.2022

Retail Stock Clerk

Dollar Tree Stores
09.2018 - 03.2022

Meat Department Clerk

Save A Lot
04.2017 - 09.2018

Overnight Stocker and Receiver

Walmart
03.2014 - 10.2016

Overnight Stocker and Receiver

Walmart
07.2012 - 03.2014

High School Diploma -

David W. Carter
Desmond Washington