Johnny Griffin
Darlington,SC
Summary
Proven forklift operator with a track record of enhancing warehouse efficiency and safety at Georgia-Pacific. Skilled in OSHA-compliant operations and adept at improving shipping processes. Demonstrated ability to maintain high-quality standards, achieving a significant reduction in defect rates. Excels in material handling and fostering a clean, organized work environment, showcasing both hard and soft skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Georgia-Pacific
02.2020 - Current
- 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.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
Product Quality Technician
Koch
08.2015 - 02.2020
- Pack and stack paper plates
- Perform quality checks and quickly escalate issues to Plate Forming Press Mechanics
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Maintained compliance with industry standards by conducting regular audits and updating quality control procedures as needed.
Overnight Stocker
Walmart
04.2012 - 07.2015
- Maintained proper storage of overstock items, keeping backroom areas organized and accessible for future use.
- Removed all boxes and related trash from sales floor and processed through compactors.
- Enhanced store appearance for better customer experience through meticulous shelf stocking and arrangement.
- Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
- Ensured timely completion of nightly stocking tasks, optimizing store readiness for the following day''s operation.
- Scanned shelves and product cases to locate expired, outdated, and spoiled items.
- Maintained neat, organized stockroom free of hazards.
- Consistently met or exceeded established stocking goals while maintaining accuracy in product placement throughout the store.
Education
Miami Palmetto Senior High School Adult
Miami, FLSkills
- Forklift Operation
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse Operations
- Warehouse Safety
- Material Handling
- Palletizing
- OSHA Compliance
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Georgia-Pacific
02.2020 - Current
Product Quality Technician
Koch
08.2015 - 02.2020
Overnight Stocker
Walmart
04.2012 - 07.2015
Miami Palmetto Senior High School Adult