Jarmel Brown
Savannah,GA
Summary
Dedicated Train Conductor with proven expertise in maintaining safety protocols, effective dispatch communication, and efficient train operation.
Experienced with safe and efficient forklift operation in warehouse settings. Utilizes strong organizational skills to manage inventory and streamline storage processes. Track record of adhering to safety protocols and contributing to team goals.
Diligent [Desired Position] with solid background in warehouse operations and forklift handling. Proven track record of efficiently managing inventory and ensuring safe material handling. Proficient in maintaining organized storage areas and adhering to safety protocols.
Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic.
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.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Train Conductor
U.S Sugar
Port Wentworth, GA
03.2020 - 11.2024
- Operated freight trains safely, adhering to all safety protocols and regulations.
- Coordinated with dispatchers to manage train schedules and track movements efficiently.
- Inspected train equipment and performed routine maintenance to ensure operational readiness.
- Monitored communication systems and responded promptly to emergencies or issues on the tracks.
- Trained new conductors on safety procedures and operational best practices, enhancing team performance.
- Led safety drills and compliance training, fostering a culture of safety within the team.
- Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
- Performed daily inspections on switches.
- Cut, switched and supervised loading and unloading of railcars.
- Maintained detailed records of train movements, incidents, and maintenance activities as required by company policy and federal regulations.
- Evaluated track conditions during travel, reporting any abnormalities that could impact the safety or efficiency of train operations.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering teamwork and collaboration among crew members.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to stay current with industry best practices and regulatory changes.
- Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
- Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
- Performed air brake and electrical connection coupling.
- Kept records of contents and destination of each train car and made arrangements to add or remove cars at proper points on routes.
- Updated maintenance and repair records and reported on notable incidents and accidents during daily routes.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Lowes Distribution Center
Pooler, GA
08.2016 - 12.2020
- Operated forklifts to efficiently transport materials within warehouse environment.
- Conducted regular safety inspections on equipment to ensure compliance with operational standards.
- Loaded and unloaded merchandise from trucks, maintaining proper inventory organization.
- Assisted in training new operators on safe forklift operation and warehouse procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and enhance overall productivity.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory movements using warehouse management systems.
- Implemented best practices for storage and retrieval, improving space utilization.
- Monitored stock levels and reported discrepancies to management for timely resolution.
- 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.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
- Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
- Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift according to company guidelines.
- Reduced product damage by performing routine forklift maintenance and safety checks.
- Contributed to the reduction of workplace accidents by adhering to strict safety protocols during all forklift operations.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
Education
High School Diploma -
Windsor Forest High
Savannah, GA06-2010
Skills
- Maintaining safety
- Switching cars
- Making announcements
- Train operation
- Managing yard switching
- Conducting
- Track switching
- Train assembly
- Coupling and uncoupling
- Dispatch communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Multitasking
- Safety conscious
- Forklift operation
- Warehouse organization
- Truck loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Heavy lifting
- Materials handling
- Warehouse safety
- Order picking
- Safety protocols
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Train Conductor
U.S Sugar
03.2020 - 11.2024
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Lowes Distribution Center
08.2016 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Windsor Forest High