Fernardo Blackmon
Ellabell,GA
Summary
Skilled in various landscape maintenance and design techniques. Hands-on experience with plant care, soil preparation, lawn mowing, and irrigation systems. Strengths include strong knowledge of local flora and fauna, ability to work in all weather conditions, problem-solving skills, and physical stamina for labor-intensive tasks. Known for enhancing outdoor spaces while preserving environmental integrity.
Highly skilled Forklift Operator with background in warehouse operations, inventory management, and safety compliance. Strong ability to operate heavy machinery while prioritizing efficiency and adhering to safety protocols. Demonstrated leadership skills with focus on team collaboration and process improvements. Proven track record of contributing to company goals through diligent work ethic and adaptability.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Claxton Cold Storage
Statesboro, Georgia
06.2020 - 04.2023
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning operation of material handling equipment.
- Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
- Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
- Checked expiration dates on products prior to stocking shelves or shipping out orders.
- Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Tracked materials moved for stocking purposes and to complete logs for management.
- Prepared finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling and packing product.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
Team Member
McDonald’s
Statesboro
11.2017 - 11.2019
- Received, processed, and stocked merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements within the department.
- Participated in training sessions for new employees when needed.
- Provided customer service support to ensure satisfaction.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area throughout shift.
- Assisted customers with product selection and ordering process.
- Created detailed reports outlining project progress and results achieved.
- Resolved customer issues promptly in a professional manner.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up displays, restocking items, and cleaning the sales floor.
- Collaborated with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.
- Adhered to safety guidelines while operating machinery or stocking shelves.
- Greeted customers upon entering the store with friendly demeanor.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily goals.
- Operated cash registers to process payments from customers.
- Monitored expiration dates on food items for freshness assurance.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss strategies for improvement.
- Organized inventory shelves for easy access and maintenance of stock levels.
- Developed positive customer relationships through friendly greeting and excellent service.
- Contributed to team safety and productivity by removing safety hazards and keeping areas neat and well-stocked.
- Built and maintained working relationships with peers and upper management.
- Worked hard to learn required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Assisted newly hired team members by explaining company procedures and safety requirements.
- Upheld high standards of productivity and quality in operations.
- Addressed customer needs, responding to specific requests.
- Trained new team members using approved training materials and information.
- Maintained excellent levels of workplace cleanliness around equipment to enhance safety and productivity.
- Rotated through series of different stations based on team needs.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve project milestones within set deadlines.
- Looked for ways to go above and beyond job requirements.
- Participated in regular training sessions to improve product knowledge and service skills.
Landscaper
St. Simon Landscaping
Brunswick, Georgia
04.2006 - 07.2008
- Repaired walkways with pavers or concrete blocks when needed.
- Built retaining walls using stones or bricks for stability purposes.
- Laid sod on prepared surfaces for a finished look of the landscape design.
- Planned and designed landscaping projects to meet customer needs and preferences.
- Participated in snow removal services during winter months.
- Pruned trees, shrubs, hedges, bushes and vines to enhance their growth patterns.
- Performed routine maintenance of irrigation systems including repairs when needed.
- Ensured proper disposal of all waste generated from job sites.
- Transported plants, turf and other materials to designated areas for installation.
- Installed water features such as fountains and sprinkler systems.
- Inspected property for signs of damage or infestation from pests or weeds.
- Cleaned up debris after completing jobsite tasks.
- Maintained and operated lawn care equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and hedge clippers.
- Cultivated soil by using rakes, shovels, hoes, trowels or other tools.
- Operated machinery such as bobcats or tractors when necessary.
- Assisted in building decks and patios to create outdoor living spaces.
- Cut grass in even lengths with power mowers or hand shears.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides according to safety regulations.
- Provided knowledgeable advice about plant selection for customers' landscapes.
- Weeded flower beds and vegetable gardens to remove unwanted vegetation.
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Applied mulch and burlap coverings to bushes and trees for winter.
- Trimmed shrubbery and trees to help plants produce more flowers and fruit to benefit wildlife.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
- Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues and completed basic repairs to keep equipment working at peak levels.
- Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris, and snow to reduce hazards.
- Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
- Followed planned landscaping designs to lay sod, seed grass or plant flowers and foliage.
- Built pergolas, retaining walls, decks, and large, and small scale water features to enhance grounds.
- Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and shrubs with shears and pruning saws.
- Performed preventative maintenance to keep equipment in excellent working condition.
- Performed erosion control measures to protect landscape features and surrounding areas.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas, tools, and equipment.
- Used hand tools to break up clumps of dirt, transplant seedlings and mix in fertilizers.
- Installed outdoor lighting systems to enhance the nighttime appearance of landscapes.
- Utilized automatic sprayers to mix and spray fertilizers and herbicides onto grass and trees.
- Provided customer service, addressing client concerns and ensuring satisfaction with completed projects.
- Assisted in budgeting and quoting landscaping projects, including labor, materials, and timelines.
- Picked and chose new shrubs and plants according to bedding and sunlight.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and hedges with shears, pruners, or chain saws.
- Planted trees, shrubs, bushes and flowers in decorative planters and displays.
- Built or maintained greenhouses, fences or benches,
- Advised customers on plant, flower or shrubbery care.
- Provided proper upkeep of planters, paved areas or other grounds features.
- Adjusted amount of water consumption using irrigation methods to prevent waste.
- Maintained artificial turf by vacuuming and disinfecting after use to prevent harmful bacteria growth.
- Watered lawns, plants, or trees, using sprinkler systems or watering cans as part of overall maintenance plan.
- Mixed and sprayed or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides using hand or automatic dispensers.
- Maintained or repaired tools or equipment for safety and longevity.
- Trimmed or edged around flower beds, walks, or walls.
- Decorated gardens, paths and beds with stones or plants.
- Raked, mulched and composted leaves.
- Cared for artificial turf fields, periodically removing turf and replacing cushioning pads.
- Trimmed flowers and cleaned flower beds.
- Set support stakes and attached wires from planted trees.
- Shoveled snow and spread salt on walkways and parking lots.
- Winterized irrigation systems and restarted systems in spring.
- Cared for lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding or grubbing.
- Followed landscaping designs to determine placement of sod, flowers or foliage.
Education
Certification in Landscaping - Landscaping
Brunswick Job Corps Center
Brunswick, GA08-2006
High School Diploma -
Bryan County High School
Pembroke, GA05-2004
Skills
- Production Scheduling
- Shipment Processing
- Warehouse picking
- Stock allocation
- Forklift Operation
- Palletizing
- Inventory staging
- Documentation
- Material Handling
- Production Reporting
- RFID Tracking
- Product Inspection
- Incident Reporting
- Barcode scanning
- Team Player
- Assembly line experience
- Inventory Control
- General laborer
- Lifts up to [Number] pounds
- Material inventory
- Manufacturing and warehouse procedures
- Shipping and receiving
- Basic math aptitude
- Storage and Organization
- Equipment Inspections
- Freight Counts
- Punctual and Reliable
- Equipment operations
- Certified forklift operator
- Warehouse Operations
- Customer-focused
- Inventory Counts
- Deadline-driven
- Certified Pallet Jack Operator
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Warehouse Safety
- Lift Equipment Operation
- Staging and sorting
- OSHA training
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Shipping operations
- Safety awareness
- Problem-Solving
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Physically fit and agile
- Customer Service-Oriented
- Warehouse support
- Materials Movement
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Loading and unloading
- OSHA Workplace Safety
- Inventory reporting
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Stock Rotation
- Equipment Maintenance
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Claxton Cold Storage
06.2020 - 04.2023
Team Member
McDonald’s
11.2017 - 11.2019
Landscaper
St. Simon Landscaping
04.2006 - 07.2008
Certification in Landscaping - Landscaping
Brunswick Job Corps Center
High School Diploma -
Bryan County High School