Ernest Marshall
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Forklift Driver with 15+ years of warehouse stocking, and general labor experience. Comfortable in high-speed industrial environments. Good written and oral communication skills. Able to effectively work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds. Hardworking and able to perform very heavy work; routinely lifts 25 to 75 lb. and occasionally lifts 75 to 100+ lb.
Material handling professional with substantial experience in logistics and warehouse operations. Skilled in inventory management, equipment operation, and safety compliance. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Known for adaptability and reliability in fast-paced environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Hubbell
Knightdale, NC
06.2024 - 01.2026
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to efficiently move materials within warehouse environment.
- Managed inventory control processes, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely replenishment.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and enhance operational efficiency.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment, maintaining safety standards and compliance protocols.
Shipping and Receiving Forklift Driver
Blue Sky Solutions
Raleigh, North Carolina
10.2021 - 05.2024
- Load and unload products from trailers using forklift, trucks, and other material handling equipment
- Maintain forklift equipment by troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance, recommending repairs, and performing routine pre- and post-inspections
- Transport products to and from warehouse and distribution centers
- Deliver products to various units in safely and timely manner
- Sort, pack, wrap, tie, and label products as per company procedures
- Study production schedule to determine material requirements movements and deliveries
- Record information regarding movements of supplies, materials, and finished products
Forklift Driver
TRC Staffing / Blue Sky Solution
Raleigh, North Carolina
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Coordinated with Shipping Clerk and Receiving Clerk to dock trailers, unload shipments, and ship products by loading trucks.
- Fulfilled company orders by using Pick-n-Pull system and computer to locate needed products, bring them down from racks, and assemble them into a crate.
- Sorted offloaded materials, packaged them onto secure pallets, lifted them onto racks, and documented their warehouse locations.
- Assisted in onboarding, training, and mentoring new warehouse forklift drivers on pallet jacks, cherry pickers, and counterbalanced forklift trucks.
Sales Associate
Lowe's Home Improvement
Rocky Mount, North Carolina
10.2015 - 04.2021
- Quality customer service while maintaining a store that is clean, safe, and stocked with the products customers need
- Being friendly and professional, welcoming customers to Lowe’s and helping with home improvement project needs
- Validating loading tickets and processing orders and deliveries accurately so customers receive merchandise as expected and in a timely manner
- Engaging in safe work practices and encouraging others to do the same
- Assist the customers and to help them make a decision on what type of flooring they would like, from hardwood to tile, carpet, laminate.
Distribution Generalist
QVC
Rocky Mount, North Carolina
01.2011 - 08.2015
- Utilizing a handheld scanner or computer to include: unloading, receiving, stowing, picking, packing, shipping, cycle
- Working on computers to solve inventory problems, counting and reporting inventory accuracy, or ensuring efficiency of the warehouse through replenishing supplies and/or organizing work areas
- Load and unload products from trailers using forklift, trucks, and other material handling equipment
- Maintain forklift equipment by troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance, recommending repairs, and performing routine pre- and post-inspections
Carpet Repair Technician
CCC Commercial Carpet Care
Rocky Mount, North Carolina
07.2007 - 01.2011
- Carpet repairs and re-installation including Carpet Patches, Stretching, Pad Replacement and Carpet Installation
- Provided outstanding customer service
- Provided high quality carpet cleaning and related services
- Clean and maintain equipment and vehicles
- Maximize sales while providing amazing service
Distribution Generalist
QVC
Rocky Mount, North Carolina
08.2006 - 06.2007
- Utilizing a handheld scanner or computer to include: unloading, receiving, stowing, picking, packing, shipping, cycle
- Working on computers to solve inventory problems, counting and reporting inventory accuracy, or ensuring efficiency of the warehouse through replenishing supplies and/or organizing work areas
- Load and unload products from trailers using forklift, trucks, and other material handling equipment
- Maintain forklift equipment by troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance, recommending repairs, and performing routine pre- and post-inspections
- Seasonal, 10 months
Sales Associate
Champs sports
Rocky Mount, North Carolina
01.2003 - 08.2006
- Delivered sales, outstanding customer experience, and operational expectations
- Maintained personal and productivity goals
- Connected with every customer by asking open-ended questions to assess needs
- Learned and shared expertise of products and trends to fit customer’s needs
- Maintained an awareness of all product knowledge, and current or upcoming product
Education
High School Diploma -
Rocky Mount High School
Rocky Mount, North CarolinaSkills
- Material handling
- Loading and unloading
- Order picking
- Positive attitude
- Warehouse operations
- Materials handling and transport
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Equipment safety
- Forklift operation
- Warehouse safety
- Truck loading and unloading
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Hubbell
06.2024 - 01.2026
Shipping and Receiving Forklift Driver
Blue Sky Solutions
10.2021 - 05.2024
Forklift Driver
TRC Staffing / Blue Sky Solution
04.2021 - 10.2021
Sales Associate
Lowe's Home Improvement
10.2015 - 04.2021
Distribution Generalist
QVC
01.2011 - 08.2015
Carpet Repair Technician
CCC Commercial Carpet Care
07.2007 - 01.2011
Distribution Generalist
QVC
08.2006 - 06.2007
Sales Associate
Champs sports
01.2003 - 08.2006
High School Diploma -
Rocky Mount High School