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Genesis Kirkland

Columbia,SC

Summary

Adept at showcasing exceptional teamwork with a will to learn and gain knowledge. My experience at Amazon, UPS, and Pontiac Foods handling heavy industrial equipment has given me the confidence to be a hands on worker while knowing what safety precautions to take while using equipment. My ability to significantly contribute to workplace safety and efficiency isn’t to be looked over as being a hard worker is one of my most adequate traits.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Pontiac Foods
Elgin, SC
03.2023 - Current
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
  • Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift according to company guidelines.

Truck Unloader/ Loader

UPS
Irmo, SC
06.2022 - 03.2023
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks and shelves by hand.
  • Minimized product damage during unloading, utilizing proper lifting techniques and handling equipment.
  • Handled packages with care while transporting from truck to loading dock.
  • Sorted and properly arranged items.
  • Achieved smoother workflow, collaborating effectively with team members to unload trucks quickly and efficiently.
  • Unloaded packages with care and placed in proper staging area.
  • Assisted other team members in navigating large loads.

Warehouse Worker

Amazon
Columbia, SC
07.2021 - 05.2022
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as Number pounds.
  • Contributed to achieving team goals with consistent punctuality, reliability, and adherence to established performance standards.

Cart Attendant

Walmart
Columbia, SC
12.2020 - 07.2021
  • Cleared parking lot of litter and foreign debris.
  • Collected and returned all hand baskets and shopping carts to proper place for new customer use.
  • Showcased strong work ethic by completing assigned tasks efficiently and reliably, even during inclement weather conditions.
  • Patrolled car park for unattended and loose shopping carts, preventing damage to patron vehicles.
  • Helped with bagging customers' items and carrying oversized or overweight items to customer vehicles.
  • Offered carts to patrons.

Employee Trainer

Wendy's
Columbia, SC
06.2019 - 11.2020

An employee that was useful around the whole restaurant, very reliable, and hard working

•front counter

•Drive-thru

•stocking trucks

•training new employees

•chef

•janitor

•Certain maintanence

  • Enhanced overall team performance by introducing relevant industry best practices during training sessions.

Education

Na -

Ridge View High School
Columbia, SC
06.2021

Skills

  • Forklift Operation
  • Warehouse Organization
  • Truck loading and unloading
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Safety Protocols
  • Storage procedures
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • OSHA Workplace Safety
  • Safe driver
  • General laborer
  • Heavy industrial equipment

Timeline

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Pontiac Foods
03.2023 - Current

Truck Unloader/ Loader

UPS
06.2022 - 03.2023

Warehouse Worker

Amazon
07.2021 - 05.2022

Cart Attendant

Walmart
12.2020 - 07.2021

Employee Trainer

Wendy's
06.2019 - 11.2020

Na -

Ridge View High School
Genesis Kirkland