Johnny Starling
Winder,GA
Summary
Dedicated warehouse professional with strong skills in equipment maintenance and problem-solving. Successfully operated forklifts and managed material handling processes, ensuring safety compliance and efficient workflow. Committed to enhancing team collaboration and achieving operational excellence. Proficient general warehouse laborer known for exceptional teamwork and safety adherence. Experienced in loading and unloading materials, with a focus on maintaining organized workspaces and optimizing equipment performance. Detail-oriented warehouse laborer with expertise in forklift operation, material handling, and safety compliance. Proven ability to maintain organized work areas and collaborate effectively with team members.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Warehouse Laborer
King Steel
Lawrenceville, Georgia
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Safely operated forklifts to transport materials within warehouse.
- Maintained organized work area to ensure safety compliance.
- Reviewed work orders before beginning assigned tasks to prepare materials and equipment.
- Stacked materials from cutting and slicing machine to prepare for further processing.
- Cut, shaped and trimmed blanks or blocks to specified lengths or shapes with power saws, power shears, rulers, and hand tools.
- Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
Forklift Operator
GMS Old Castle
Lawrenceville, Georgia
06.2019 - 01.2021
- Operated forklifts to move materials within the warehouse efficiently.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure forklift safety and compliance standards.
- Collaborated with team members to load and unload trucks effectively.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
Furniture Mover
On Time Movers
Douglasville, Georgia
04.2017 - 05.2019
- Loaded and unloaded furniture from trucks with care and efficiency.
- Wrapped and secured items to prevent damage during transport.
- Assisted customers in arranging furniture within their homes or offices.
- Operated hand trucks and dollies to move heavy items safely.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure moving environment.
- Communicated clearly with clients to understand their specific moving needs.
- Disassembled large pieces of furniture prior to transport when necessary.
- Assisted customers with loading and unloading furniture from trucks into homes or businesses.
Lead Mover
All My Sons Moving
Hilliard, Ohio
02.2014 - 12.2016
- Supervised team members during residential and commercial moving operations.
- Coordinated logistics for safe and efficient loading and unloading of items.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols and proper handling techniques.
- Utilized moving equipment and tools to ensure secure transport of goods.
- Communicated with clients to assess needs and provide moving solutions.
- Monitored workflow to optimize efficiency during each moving project.
- Assisted in resolving on-site issues to maintain smooth operations.
- Implemented best practices for packing and securing items for transport.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Trade
Albany Tech.
Albany, GA05-2005
High School Diploma -
Randolph Clay High School
Cuthbert, GA05-1999
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Material handling
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse safety
- Loading and unloading
- Stacking and organizing
- Delivery preparation
- Packaging and labeling
- Trailer unloading
- Warehouse operations
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Task prioritization
- Furniture moving
- Route planning
- Detail orientation
- Weight measurement
- Physical strength and stamina
- Hand and power tool operation
- Physical stamina
- Invoice verification
Certification
- Carpentry
- Forklift License
Timeline
General Warehouse Laborer
King Steel
08.2022 - 03.2023
Forklift Operator
GMS Old Castle
06.2019 - 01.2021
Furniture Mover
On Time Movers
04.2017 - 05.2019
Lead Mover
All My Sons Moving
02.2014 - 12.2016
Certificate of Completion - Trade
Albany Tech.
High School Diploma -
Randolph Clay High School