Dwight Watts
Stony Point,NC
Summary
Adept Forklift Operator with proven expertise in warehouse safety and material handling, honed at Paragon Films and Niagra Bottling. Excelled in maneuvering forklifts in tight spaces and efficiently organizing materials, significantly enhancing warehouse operations. Known for exceptional teamwork and collaboration, consistently ensuring timely and safe product delivery. Holds Forklift Operator Certification, embodying reliability and precision in high-pressure environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Fork Lift Operator
Paragon Films
Taylorsville, NC
08.2021 - 10.2024
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.
- Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation, contributing to a stronger workforce.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
Fork Lift Operator
Niagra Bottling
Mooresville, NC
10.2018 - 08.2021
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- 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.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Expedited order fulfillment with proficient navigation of narrow aisles during the picking process without causing damage or delays.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Conserved warehouse space through efficient stacking and placement of materials according to size, weight, and fragility requirements.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
Education
Alexander Central High School
Taylorsville, NCSkills
- Forklift Operation
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Loading and unloading
- Team Player
- Warehouse Operations
- Warehouse Safety
- Material Handling
- Safety awareness
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Order Picking
- Order picking and processing
- Safe driver
- Punctual and Reliable
- Heavy equipment operations
- Lift Equipment Operation
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Equipment operations
- Materials Transport
- Shipping and Receiving
Timeline
Fork Lift Operator
Paragon Films
08.2021 - 10.2024
Fork Lift Operator
Niagra Bottling
10.2018 - 08.2021
Alexander Central High School