Jaquan Barnes
Kernersville,NC
Summary
Dependable Warehouse professional with excellent time management, equipment operation and teamwork abilities. Knowledgeable about OSHA requirements and general safety practices. Driven to improve efficiency and quality by adhering to company procedures. I am a very hard worker with excellent materials handling, storage management and shipment preparation skills. Experienced in picking orders, assembling pallets and preparing containers. Accustomed to facilitating accurate inventory counts and maintaining current warehouse records. Experienced Forklift Driver with 5 years of work history precisely moving and tracking goods in warehouse environments. Skilled in operating scanners and heavy equipment. Expertise in maintenance, safety, and inventory organization.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator
Mohawk Industries Inc
High Point, NC
06.2025 - 02.2026
- Operated forklifts to transport materials across warehouse efficiently.
- Conducted daily safety inspections on equipment to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Managed inventory by accurately loading and unloading shipments using warehouse management systems.
- Trained new operators on safe forklift operation and best practices for material handling.
- Implemented safety protocols that minimized workplace accidents and improved overall safety culture.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
- Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
- Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation, contributing to a stronger workforce.
- Enhanced workplace safety by diligently inspecting forklifts before each shift and reporting any issues promptly.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels with precise forklift operation and proper storage techniques.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.
- Conserved warehouse space through efficient stacking and placement of materials according to size, weight, and fragility requirements.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Streamlined order processing by accurately updating inventory management software.
- Contributed to warehouse organization by efficiently utilizing storage spaces and aisles.
- Enhanced safety on warehouse floor by conducting daily pre-operation forklift inspections.
- Promoted culture of safety, conducting informal peer training on forklift operation safety standards.
- Maintained clean and safe work environment, contributing to reduction in workplace accidents.
- Increased storage efficiency with strategic pallet stacking and goods placement.
- Ensured timely movement of products to designated areas, leading to smoother warehouse operation.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Turned valves and opened chutes to dump, spray or release materials from dump cars or storage bins into hoppers.
- Generated production data to complete necessary paperwork by accurately measuring and weighing materials.
- Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
Rough Terrain Forklift Operator
Boise Cascade
Greensboro, NC
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Operated rough terrain forklifts to move materials efficiently across job sites.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on equipment to ensure safety and compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate material handling tasks during construction operations.
- Trained new operators on safe practices and efficient operation of forklifts in various terrains.
- Assisted in inventory management by monitoring stock levels and reporting discrepancies promptly.
- Supported emergency response efforts when necessary, utilizing forklift skills to assist in clearing debris or transporting essential equipment.
- Elevated productivity levels through efficient operation of the rough terrain forklift, completing more tasks within the given timeframes.
- Ensured accurate inventory control through precise loading, unloading, and placement of materials in designated areas.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating with team members to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Optimized space utilization within storage facilities by skillfully arranging materials according to specifications or requirements.
- Improved workplace safety by conducting thorough pre-shift inspections of the rough terrain forklift and reporting any issues.
- Skillfully maneuvered forklift through challenging environments while minimizing damage to materials or property during transport processes.
- Completed tasks in a timely manner by carefully following job orders and prioritizing workloads as needed.
- Safely transported oversized loads using specialized attachments, preventing damage to equipment or products during transit periods.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors and colleagues, fostering strong teamwork that supported overall project success.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- 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.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
Material Handler
P&G
Browns Summit, NC
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Coordinated inventory management processes, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely replenishment.
- Trained new team members on safety protocols and operational procedures for material handling.
- Monitored product quality during loading and unloading, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and high-quality work standards.
- Facilitated smooth warehouse operations, maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Supported production line with timely material supply, keeping operations running without interruptions.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
Lift Truck Operator
Furnitureland South
Jamestown, NC
09.2022 - 01.2024
- I rode around on a lift truck locating furniture throughout the warehouse loaded it on my truck and took them to the correct location for the truck drivers to load and deliver the furniture.
Forklift Operator
Box Board
Greensboro, NC
08.2022 - 10.2022
- I transported different type of bales of boxes throughout the warehouse for them to be loaded into a truck.
Oven Operator
Flowers Bakery
Jamestown, NC
02.2022 - 08.2022
- I monitored a big oven that baked the bread and when it was done there was a conveyer belt that the trays of bread would come down and I placed them on a rack to cool.
Material Handler
Graphik Demensions Ltd
High Point, NC
02.2021 - 08.2021
- What I did was called dry mount so I had to cut out each individual picture on a large roll of pictures and tape each picture down onto this foam board, and then I put it in this big machine and the machine hot presses the picture onto the board for the CNC machinist to cut out And I also cut acrylic for pictures to be framed.
Material Handler
United Furniture Industries
Trinity, NC
12.2020 - 02.2021
- I used a hand truck and transported furniture throughout the building or to a truck for it to be shipped.
Machine Operator
PCA
Trinity, NC
08.2020 - 11.2020
- I fed different machines with cardboard boxes, the machines would cut the cardboard into different sized boxes for the company it's getting shipped to.
Machine Operator/Forklift
Wellmark
Asheboro, NC
04.2020 - 08.2020
- Volunteered to take on additional shifts during peak periods to keep projects with tight deadlines moving forward
- Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment based on current production needs
- Operated hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts
- Inspected quality of finished products, making minor repairs to meet project expectations
- Helped machine operators set up and tend equipment to complete runs
- Trained new employees on proper use of equipment to prevent accidents
- Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives
- Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods
- Reported safety and quality issues to management
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items
- Examined empty pallets for damage and moved pallets to proper storage areas
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash
- Estimated weights, heights and centers of balance to make precise placements
- Operated forklift to transport goods throughout warehouse
- Transported, loaded, unloaded and stacked materials
- Loaded or unloaded shipments on trucks
- Transferred finished goods and products to holding and loading areas
- Picked and palletized orders to build delivery loads
- Moved pallets of merchandise using electric forklifts and electric pallets
- Stored material by moving to appropriate area in warehouse
- Inspected forklift daily before operating, corrected low fluid levels and followed operating procedures, guidelines and safety rules
- Staged goods in loading dock area.
Warehouse worker
United Furniture Industries
Trinity, NC
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Utilized pallet jacks to move items to and from different warehouse locations
- Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of specific issues requiring replacement
- Affixed accurate labels to customer packages to prevent unnecessary delays in loading and shipping of ordered goods
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse to comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and state safety and health standards.
Machine Operator
Johnson Controls
Kernersville, NC
10.2019 - 12.2019
- I made positive and negative plates in car batteries there was a big roll of coil that ran through the machine and drops of clay would drop on each piece of coil that was molded on each piece and cut out.
Machine Operator/packer operator
Ennis Flint
Thomasville, NC
04.2019 - 08.2019
- They made traffic signs for roads.
Material Handler
HSM Solutions
High Point, NC
05.2018 - 03.2019
- I loaded and unloaded trucks with foam so whenever the person got done glueing the foam I took it off a conveyor and put it in the truck that it goes in to get shipped.
Material Handler
Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Outlet
High Point, NC
04.2017 - 02.2018
- Packed merchandise into boxes and containers in preparation for safe shipment
- Loaded completed orders on pallets according to delivery numbers
- Managed full range of warehousing activities including receiving, storing and shipping
- Palletized boxes to streamline movement and shipment
- Tracked parcel movement using hand-held scanners and daily production sheets to keep records accurate
- Disposed of debris and hazardous materials properly to avoid contamination
- Alerted purchasing team of shortages or damaged goods identified when unloading trucks.
Cook
McDonald's
High Point, NC
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections
- Assisted in preparation of menu items ranging from burgers to sandwiches
- Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports
- Created nutritious, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area
- Cooked food following specific measurements and recipes
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to prevent foodborne illnesses
- Safely operated ovens, fryers and grills to prevent injuries and accidents
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time
- Worked closely with cashiers to obtain order information and accurately complete customers' orders
- Followed recipes to maintain restaurant standards and satisfy customers
- Properly utilized various cooking utensils to prepare range of food items.
Package Handler
UPS
Greensboro, NC
02.2016 - 10.2016
- Tracked parcel movement using hand-held scanners and daily production sheets to keep records accurate
- Assisted in loading delivery trucks with prepared packages.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
High Point Central High
High Point, NC06.2015
Skills
Forklift Operator
Shipping and receiving
Palletizer
Wrapping and boxing
OSHA
Material Handling
Rf scanner
Basic math
Communication
Loading and Unloading
Dock Operations
Order Picking
Warehouse Safety
Shipping and Receiving
Hazardous Materials Handling
Staging and Sorting
Forklift Certification
Storage Organization
Equipment Operations
Warehouse Best Practices
Materials Handling
Inventory Staging
Materials Movement
OSHA Training
Loading Dock Operations
Safety Awareness
Warehouse Operations
Shipment Preparation
Certification
Forklift certification
- Area of certification Training - Timeframe
- Licensed Job Title - Timeframe
- Area of expertise License - Timeframe
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Mohawk Industries Inc
06.2025 - 02.2026
Rough Terrain Forklift Operator
Boise Cascade
12.2024 - 05.2025
Material Handler
P&G
03.2024 - 12.2024
Lift Truck Operator
Furnitureland South
09.2022 - 01.2024
Forklift Operator
Box Board
08.2022 - 10.2022
Oven Operator
Flowers Bakery
02.2022 - 08.2022
Material Handler
Graphik Demensions Ltd
02.2021 - 08.2021
Material Handler
United Furniture Industries
12.2020 - 02.2021
Machine Operator
PCA
08.2020 - 11.2020
Machine Operator/Forklift
Wellmark
04.2020 - 08.2020
Warehouse worker
United Furniture Industries
12.2019 - 03.2020
Machine Operator
Johnson Controls
10.2019 - 12.2019
Machine Operator/packer operator
Ennis Flint
04.2019 - 08.2019
Material Handler
HSM Solutions
05.2018 - 03.2019
Cook
McDonald's
05.2017 - 07.2017
Material Handler
Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Outlet
04.2017 - 02.2018
Package Handler
UPS
02.2016 - 10.2016
High School Diploma - undefined
High Point Central High