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Karen Parris

Smyrna,TN

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience as a Warehouse Forklift Operator at Aldi Distribution Center. Proven expertise in forklift operation and warehouse organization, enhancing efficiency and safety. Strong problem-solving skills complemented by a commitment to team training and development, ensuring high-quality performance and customer satisfaction.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Aldi Distribution Center
10.2014 - Current
  • 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.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
  • Streamlined order processing with efficient materials handling and accurate placement of goods using a forklift in designated locations.

Shift Supervisor

The Good Food Group
11.2011 - 06.2014
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
  • Managed cash handling procedures, maintaining accuracy in financial transactions and minimizing discrepancies in daily reconciliations.
  • Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
  • Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.

Crew Leader

Midwest Provisions
05.2008 - 02.2011
  • Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and promptly addressing potential hazards.
  • Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
  • Served as the primary point of contact between crew members and upper management, relaying important information as necessary.

Education

English

Midwood Hight School
Brooklyn, NY 11210
06-1995

Skills

  • Forklift operation
  • Warehouse organization
  • Truck loading and unloading
  • Problem-solving
  • Heavy lifting
  • Pallet jack operation

Timeline

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Aldi Distribution Center
10.2014 - Current

Shift Supervisor

The Good Food Group
11.2011 - 06.2014

Crew Leader

Midwest Provisions
05.2008 - 02.2011

English

Midwood Hight School