Jeremiah Thomas
Union City,GA
Summary
Dedicated Forklift Operator with expertise in safety compliance, inventory management, and material handling. Proven ability to maintain accurate records and ensure efficient shipping logistics.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Defense Logistic Agency
Warner Robins , GA
01.2026 - Current
- Picked orders, count the orders I was making sure it was the right count same as packing.
Forklift Operator
FedEx supply chain
Union City, GA
02.2022 - 12.2023
- Operated forklifts to efficiently transport materials within warehouse, ensuring timely delivery.
- Maintained accurate inventory records, facilitating effective material handling and reducing discrepancies.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments according to company standards.
- Collaborated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, enhancing workflow and meeting daily operational goals.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Placed pallets onto trailers for outgoing shipments to ensure organized transportation.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
Forklift Operator
The Home Depot
Locust Grove, Georgia
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Maintained accurate inventory records to support efficient material handling.
- Inspected equipment daily to ensure safe and efficient operations.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments according to company standards.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize accidents and ensure compliance.
- Collaborated with supervisors to prioritize and streamline daily task assignments.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials between storage, production areas, and loading docks to ensure timely operations.
Specialized Equipment Operator
Dicks Sporting Goods Distribution Center
East Point , GA
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Operated forklifts to transport equipment and products within the distribution center.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments accurately to maintain inventory flow.
- Inspected equipment regularly to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and minimize downtime.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment at all times.
- Checked equipment for defects before and after shifts, submitting detailed reports on equipment condition.
- Monitored operation of equipment to ensure proper functioning in accordance with safety regulations.
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Inspected and repaired equipment to ensure durability and maintain optimal performance.
Forklift Operator
DHL Supply Chain
Union City, GA
08.2015 - 09.2019
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within warehouse environments.
- Inspected equipment daily to ensure safe and efficient operations.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments according to company standards.
- Maintained accurate inventory records to support efficient material handling.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize accidents and ensure compliance.
- Collaborated with supervisors to prioritize daily tasks and assignments.
- Utilized handheld scanners to ensure accurate inventory tracking within the warehouse management system.
- Received incoming shipments, verifying quantity, condition, and labeling for purchase order compliance.
Forklift Operator
Prologistix
Atlanta, GA
04.2013 - 08.2015
- Transported materials using forklifts to maintain workflow in warehouse environments.
- Navigated forklift skillfully around loaded pallets, boxes, and materials to maintain safe and efficient operations.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Conducted daily inspections of equipment to ensure operational safety and efficiency.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize accidents and ensure compliance.
- Maintained accurate inventory records during material handling processes.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Collaborated with supervisors to prioritize daily tasks and assignments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Creekside High School
Fairburn, GA05-2009
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Safety compliance
- Equipment inspection
- Material handling
- Inventory management
- Logistics coordination
- Shipping logistics
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Defense Logistic Agency
01.2026 - Current
Forklift Operator
FedEx supply chain
02.2022 - 12.2023
Forklift Operator
The Home Depot
02.2021 - 01.2022
Specialized Equipment Operator
Dicks Sporting Goods Distribution Center
10.2019 - 12.2020
Forklift Operator
DHL Supply Chain
08.2015 - 09.2019
Forklift Operator
Prologistix
04.2013 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
Creekside High School