Dewayne Hilliard
Memphis,TN
Summary
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. Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic. Hardworking Forklift Operator with advanced mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills. Efficient and organized worker possessing strong work ethic and drive to exceed goals. Certified in Forklift Operator paired with 3-5 years of hands-on experience handling warehouse duties. 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 50lbs pounds and operating all job-related equipment such as shrink wrap machines. Vigilant Forklift Operator familiar with operations and maintenance. Skilled at efficiently moving materials across areas to help teams meet demanding objectives. Conversational English abilities paired with 3-5+ years of experience. Hardworking individual with extensive background operating heavy duty machinery on diverse range of construction sites and projects. Proactive team player troubleshoots issues with machinery and equipment to promote longevity of use and precisely manipulates controls and levers to navigate and operate machinery. Committed to maintaining service standards. Seasoned candidate operates variety of heavy machinery to perform stacking, lifting and moving functions. Comfortable in high-speed industrial environments and working with people of varying personalities and backgrounds. Dedicated to learning new tasks and trades. Versatile worker highly skilled in planning routes and transportation logistics to achieve strict delivery timeframes and maintain customer service and satisfaction benchmarks. In-depth knowledge of specialized transportation equipment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fork Lift Operator
Milwaukee
08.2020 - 11.2023
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels with precise forklift operation and proper storage techniques.
- Enhanced workplace safety by diligently inspecting forklifts before each shift and reporting any issues promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation, contributing to a stronger workforce.
- 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.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Streamlined order processing by accurately updating inventory management software after each task completion.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Prevented stock discrepancies by performing routine inventory checks using both manual methods and automated systems.
- Conserved warehouse space through efficient stacking and placement of materials according to size, weight, and fragility requirements.
- Contributed to sustainability efforts by properly disposing of damaged or expired products in compliance with company policies as well as local regulations.
- Expedited order fulfillment with proficient navigation of narrow aisles during the picking process without causing damage or delays.
- Supported warehouse staff in meeting tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks based on shipment schedules.
- Maximized accuracy in order preparation through thorough verification against packing slips before loading onto transport vehicles.
- Adhered strictly to OSHA regulations for safe forklift operation, minimizing the risk of accidents and promoting a secure work environment.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
- Operated or tended automatic stacking, loading and packaging machines.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
- Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
- Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks.
- Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
- Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.
- Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer.
- Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
- Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment by recharging batteries, lubricating parts and refueling.
- Generated production data to complete necessary paperwork by accurately measuring and weighing materials.
- Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
- Signaled workers to discharge, dump or level materials.
- Turned valves and opened chutes to dump, spray or release materials from dump cars or storage bins into hoppers.
- Hooked tow trucks to trailer hitches and fastened attachments with hitchpins.
Forklift Operator
Nike Warehouse
03.2019 - 06.2020
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels with precise forklift operation and proper storage techniques.
- Enhanced workplace safety by diligently inspecting forklifts before each shift and reporting any issues promptly.
- Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation, contributing to a stronger workforce.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Streamlined order processing by accurately updating inventory management software after each task completion.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Prevented stock discrepancies by performing routine inventory checks using both manual methods and automated systems.
- Contributed to sustainability efforts by properly disposing of damaged or expired products in compliance with company policies as well as local regulations.
- Expedited order fulfillment with proficient navigation of narrow aisles during the picking process without causing damage or delays.
- Supported warehouse staff in meeting tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks based on shipment schedules.
- Maximized accuracy in order preparation through thorough verification against packing slips before loading onto transport vehicles.
- Adhered strictly to OSHA regulations for safe forklift operation, minimizing the risk of accidents and promoting a secure work environment.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
- Operated or tended automatic stacking, loading and packaging machines.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
- Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
- Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks.
- Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
- Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.
- Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer.
- Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
- Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment by recharging batteries, lubricating parts and refueling.
- Generated production data to complete necessary paperwork by accurately measuring and weighing materials.
- Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
- Signaled workers to discharge, dump or level materials.
- Turned valves and opened chutes to dump, spray or release materials from dump cars or storage bins into hoppers.
Forklift Operator
Electrolux
03.2017 - 01.2018
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.
- Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels with precise forklift operation and proper storage techniques.
- Enhanced workplace safety by diligently inspecting forklifts before each shift and reporting any issues promptly.
- Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation, contributing to a stronger workforce.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Streamlined order processing by accurately updating inventory management software after each task completion.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Prevented stock discrepancies by performing routine inventory checks using both manual methods and automated systems.
- Conserved warehouse space through efficient stacking and placement of materials according to size, weight, and fragility requirements.
- Contributed to sustainability efforts by properly disposing of damaged or expired products in compliance with company policies as well as local regulations.
- Expedited order fulfillment with proficient navigation of narrow aisles during the picking process without causing damage or delays.
- Supported warehouse staff in meeting tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks based on shipment schedules.
- Maximized accuracy in order preparation through thorough verification against packing slips before loading onto transport vehicles.
- Adhered strictly to OSHA regulations for safe forklift operation, minimizing the risk of accidents and promoting a secure work environment.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
- Operated or tended automatic stacking, loading and packaging machines.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
- Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
- Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks.
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
- Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
- Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.
- Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer.
- Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
- Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment by recharging batteries, lubricating parts and refueling.
- Generated production data to complete necessary paperwork by accurately measuring and weighing materials.
- Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
- Signaled workers to discharge, dump or level materials.
- Hooked tow trucks to trailer hitches and fastened attachments with hitchpins.
- Turned valves and opened chutes to dump, spray or release materials from dump cars or storage bins into hoppers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Overton High School
Memphis, TN05.2016
Skills
- Product Inspection
- OSHA Compliance
- Material Handling
- Shipment Processing
- Palletizing
- Production Reporting
- RFID Tracking
- Documentation
- Forklift Operation
- Production Scheduling
- Inventory staging
- Incident Reporting
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Materials Handling
- Warehouse Safety
- Order Picking
- Equipment operations
- Safe driver
- Heavy equipment operations
- Optimizing efficiency
- Assembly line experience
- Warehouse Operations
- RFID Readers
- Shipping and receiving expert
- Lift Equipment Operation
- Material packaging
- Shipping and receiving
- Loading and unloading
- Stock management
- Freight Counts
- Order picking and processing
- Heavy industrial equipment
- Pallet Construction
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Storage and Organization
- OSHA Workplace Safety
- Inventory Counts
Certification
- Licensed -Forklift Operator - 04/2023
Timeline
Fork Lift Operator
Milwaukee
08.2020 - 11.2023
Forklift Operator
Nike Warehouse
03.2019 - 06.2020
Forklift Operator
Electrolux
03.2017 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Overton High School
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