Gerald Dickens
Bowie,MD
Summary
Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Hardworking Forklift Operator with advanced mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills. Efficient and organized worker possessing strong work ethic and drive to exceed goals. Certified in [Area of certification] paired with [Number] years of hands-on experience handling warehouse duties.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Driver
Lunenburg Correctional Center
04.2019 - 11.2023
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
Carpenter/Crane Operator
Miller & Long Co
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Followed policies, procedures, continuous quality improvement objectives and safety and environmental practices to promote workplace efficiency.
- Set up and operated machinery for binding and related finish operations to meet quantity and quality standards.
- Troubleshot equipment, solved problems and enhanced production process to meet production goals.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Recommended repairs, parts, blades and supplies to keep equipment in optimal working condition.
- Maintained variety of hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments on daily job assignments.
- Operated overhead, gantry and remote control cranes in according to safety processes and established procedures.
- Operated large cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.
- Maneuvered loads safely to achieve accuracy and stability.
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Used hand signals, verbal communication and radio to reduce risks in coordinating crane movements.
Driver/Laborer
B Frank Joy
02.2012 - 06.2017
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
- Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects.
- Dug trenches, ditches and holes to allow for utility, water and sewer installation and proper foundation for structures.
- Operated bulldozers, excavators and cranes to facilitate precise excavation and grading.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
Maintenance Worker
Morrison Realty
08.2007 - 02.2012
- Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Removed outdoor debris and yard clippings into receptacles to properly maintain grounds.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Provided facility inspection and maintenance to achieve superior levels of cleanliness and upkeep.
- Removed trash and recyclables at end of each shift and disposed of items in proper receptacles.
Landscaper
Reid Landscaping
11.2001 - 03.2007
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Cultivated and replanted trees and plants to maintain landscaping areas.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
- Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Kaplan College - Indianapolis
Indianapolis, INHigh School Diploma -
Dunbar High School
Washington, DC06.1989
Skills
- Supply Chain and Inventory Management
- Safety Standards
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Teamwork Skills
- Loading and Unloading
Timeline
Warehouse Forklift Driver
Lunenburg Correctional Center
04.2019 - 11.2023
Carpenter/Crane Operator
Miller & Long Co
06.2017 - 05.2018
Driver/Laborer
B Frank Joy
02.2012 - 06.2017
Maintenance Worker
Morrison Realty
08.2007 - 02.2012
Landscaper
Reid Landscaping
11.2001 - 03.2007
No Degree - General Studies
Kaplan College - Indianapolis
High School Diploma -
Dunbar High School
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