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KAIZON GRADY

Jonesboro,GA

Summary

Hardworking individual with extensive background operating heavy duty machinery on diverse range of construction sites and projects. Proactive team player troubleshoots issues with machinery and equipment to promote longevity of use and precisely manipulates controls and levers to navigate and operate machinery. Committed to maintaining service standards.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Forklift Operator

Berkots Super Food
08.2023 - Current
  • 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.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.

Independent Contract Driver

United Delivery Service
06.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
  • Delivered around 80-150 packages a day
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.

Dryer Operator

Fresh Express
10.2022 - 06.2023
  • Completed pre-operational checks on equipment before starting processes.
  • Operated drying systems to provide in-spec dry strands and thermal heat to downstream production systems.
  • Felt and observed salad and other produce products during dehydrating process to ascertain firmness and color.
  • Observed conveyors transferring produce from storage bin and controlled flow of produce into feed hopper.
  • Safely operate hoists, dryers, and dumping machines.
  • Maintained equipment cleanliness and sanitation with regular wipedowns and parts lubrication.

Door Builder/Forklift Operator

Arizona Shower Door LLC
09.2020 - 04.2022
  • Created shower doors ranging from sliders, swings, and reversible doors
  • Built around 30-40 doors a day(Expected amount is about 30-35)
  • Used materials ranging from drills and other electrical handheld appliances
  • Used barcode scanner
  • Drove forklift and moved pallets and other material around the warehouse without any incident or injury

Delivery Associate

Lowe Automotive
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • Drove routes for entire 8 hour shifts ranging from 5-50 miles per trip
  • Collected automotive parts and packed in vehicles for transport to dealerships and body shops
  • Never got into an accidents while working in any driving job

Warehouse Associate, Crew

J&J Snack Food LLC, One Source Temp Agency
06.2019 - 10.2019
  • Prepped cookie dough for the ovens to bake
  • Used electric pallet jack to transport products around the warehouse
  • Prepared over 1,500 orders of cookies per day
  • Demolition/Remodeling

03.2016 - 08.2016
  • Traveled to over 6 states for fire restoration, demolition, and remodeling projects
  • Cleaning homes or businesses affected by water and fire damage
  • Repaired and installed new materials to commercial businesses and homes

Pharmacy Technician

United RX
03.2015 - 09.2015
  • Dispense the proper amount of medication for long-term nursing homes
  • Completed 750+ RX orders per day
  • Sort and manage delivery orders for transport

Education

Horticulture Certificate - Horticulture Operations And Management

Lakeland College
Mattoon, IL

High School Diploma -

Crete-Monee High School
Crete, IL
05.2015

Skills

  • Reflective Listening
  • Standard Operating Procedure Development
  • Staging and Sorting
  • Packing and Scanning
  • Truck Route Planning
  • Team Collaboration
  • Labeling Prescriptions
  • Stocking Shelves
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Assisting Pharmacists

Certification

Forklift Certification

Timeline

Forklift Operator

Berkots Super Food
08.2023 - Current

Independent Contract Driver

United Delivery Service
06.2023 - Current

Dryer Operator

Fresh Express
10.2022 - 06.2023

Door Builder/Forklift Operator

Arizona Shower Door LLC
09.2020 - 04.2022

Delivery Associate

Lowe Automotive
10.2019 - 03.2020

Warehouse Associate, Crew

J&J Snack Food LLC, One Source Temp Agency
06.2019 - 10.2019

03.2016 - 08.2016

Pharmacy Technician

United RX
03.2015 - 09.2015

Horticulture Certificate - Horticulture Operations And Management

Lakeland College

High School Diploma -

Crete-Monee High School
KAIZON GRADY