Deyton Hoefer
Murfreesboro
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in forklift operation and yard hostling. Committed to maintaining safety standards and enhancing productivity through effective task prioritization and team communication.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
FedEx Freight
Antioch, TN
03.2021 - Current
- Operated forklifts to efficiently load and unload freight shipments.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols during equipment operation.
- 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.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.
- Supported warehouse staff in meeting tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks based on shipment schedules.
Yard Hostler
FedEx Freight
Antioch, TN
03.2021 - Current
- Operated yard trucks to transport trailers between loading docks and storage areas efficiently.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to ensure optimal operational safety and compliance standards.
- Coordinated trailer movements to optimize loading and unloading processes, reducing idle time in yard operations.
- Maintained accurate records of trailer inventory and movements using electronic tracking systems.
- Expedited trailer movements for time-sensitive shipments, ensuring on-time deliveries for customers.
- Provided clear communication with team members to coordinate trailer moves in a timely manner.
- Adhered to strict company policies, regulations, and procedures while performing daily tasks, maintaining a safe working environment at all times.
Forklift Operator
Amer Sports
Mount Juliet, TN
11.2017 - 05.2020
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on forklifts for optimal performance.
- Trained new employees on safe forklift operation and best practices.
- Utilized warehouse management systems to track inventory and shipments accurately.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced loading times and enhanced accuracy in shipping orders.
- Assisted in organizing the warehouse layout for improved accessibility and productivity.
- 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.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Operated forklifts to efficiently load and unload freight shipments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN12-2025
Skills
- Product development
- CAD (Solidworks, autoCAD, inventor)
- Thermodynamics
- Automotive engineering
- HVAC system design
- Fluid mechanics
- Technical documentation
- Vibration analysis
- Energy management and control systems
- Robotics engineering
- Manufacturing processes
- Project management
Timeline
Forklift Operator
FedEx Freight
03.2021 - Current
Yard Hostler
FedEx Freight
03.2021 - Current
Forklift Operator
Amer Sports
11.2017 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Middle Tennessee State University