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Kaylon Reese

Stockbridge,United States

Summary

Cooperative Forklift Operator with 5+ years of experience lifting and carrying heavy loads using warehouse equipment. Qualified to operate various classes of forklifts and practiced in wide range of heavy equipment. Talented problem-solver with strong ethics, integrity and relationship-building abilities. Hardworking and observant with experience operating and maintaining equipment. Dedicated to moving materials to meet challenging demands and promote team productivity.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Forklift Operator

DHL
McDonough, GA
10.2020 - 05.2021
  • Operated forklift equipment to safely transport and stack materials within a warehouse setting
  • Responsibilities included loading and unloading goods, maintaining accurate inventory records, adhering to safety protocols, and ensuring efficient logistics operations
  • Proficient in operating various forklift models and skilled in handling materials with precision and care.
  • Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
  • Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
  • Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
  • Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
  • Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
  • Transported materials between storage areas, loading docks and delivery vehicles as needed.
  • Stacked loaded pallets in designated areas using proper stacking methods according to company policies and procedures.
  • Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
  • Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
  • Organized products on pallets in an efficient manner to ensure quick delivery times.
  • Operated powered industrial equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and order selectors safely and efficiently.
  • Executed cycle counts of inventory on a regular basis to maintain accurate records of product levels.
  • Utilized RF scanners to accurately track inventory movements in the warehouse management system.
  • Adhered strictly to established SOPs regarding case picking operations.
  • Collaborated with other warehouse personnel in order picking activities such as restocking shelves and organizing goods.
  • Operated forklift and pallet jack to transport heavy loads.
  • Read orders to verify attributes and quantities of merchandise.
  • Read orders to obtain item numbers and located merchandise in bins or on shelves.
  • Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.

Ramp Agent

I.K. Hoffman/DHL Assistant
Riverdale, GA
08.2021 - 04.2022
  • Followed safety procedures such as using reflective gear while working on the ramp.
  • Organized baggage carts for loading onto planes accurately according to airline specifications.
  • Coordinated the movement of goods between terminals and ensured efficient delivery of cargo items.
  • Verified proper documentation for shipments including bills of lading, manifests, customs documents and other required paperwork.
  • Inspected cargo to ensure compliance with safety regulations prior to loading or unloading.
  • Organized freight according to destination requirements and established timelines for deliveries.
  • Adhered to all safety regulations pertaining to the handling of hazardous materials.
  • Investigated discrepancies between actual cargo received and shipped versus expected amounts.
  • Created labels that accurately identified packages by content type, origin and destination locations .
  • Used scanners to track parcel information, condition or receipt.
  • Directed cargo loading to monitor even distribution of weight.
  • Exceeded specific team goal by partnering with staff to share and implement best practices.

Ramp Agent

Alliance Ground International (AGI)
Riverdale, GA
04.2022 - 05.2023
  • Loaded and unloaded aircrafts with baggage, cargo, and mail safely and efficiently.
  • Ensured proper weight balance on aircrafts by placing heavy items in the aft of the plane.
  • Followed safety procedures such as using reflective gear while working on the ramp.
  • Checked flight manifests to ensure accuracy of luggage loaded onto planes.
  • Organized baggage carts for loading onto planes accurately according to airline specifications.
  • Communicated effectively with ground crew members to ensure smooth operation of flights.
  • Operated a variety of motorized vehicles such as tugs, belt loaders, forklifts. safely and efficiently around airport premises.
  • Conducted daily safety inspections of ramps and runways ensuring no debris or foreign objects were present before takeoff.
  • Processed necessary paperwork related to cargo shipments including customs documents.
  • Monitored weather conditions regularly in order to adjust operations accordingly when needed.
  • Operated conveyor belts, push-back tractors and aircraft tugs daily.
  • Loaded and unloaded aircraft cargo, passenger baggage and freight.
  • Positioned and pushed aircraft from remote airport locations to specified areas for operation.
  • Connected electrical power units and service hoses to aircraft.
  • Coordinated cargo unloading with other workers to achieve efficient and safe transportation.
  • Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.

Package Handler

FedEx
Ellenwood, GA
02.2023 - 08.2023
  • Utilized equipment such as pallet jacks, conveyor belts, and hand trucks to move packages
  • Inspected packages for damages or defects before loading onto trucks
  • Labeled packages and ensured proper packaging materials were used
  • Operated a walkie talkie in a fast-paced warehouse environment to communicate with supervisors and other staff.
  • Loaded and unloaded packages from delivery vehicles with manual and powered equipment.
  • Followed safety procedures when operating heavy machinery such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
  • Collaborated with team members on tasks such as sorting mail into designated bins.

Unloader

UPS
Sandy Springs, GA
09.2023 - Current
  • Inspected products for damages, shortages, and discrepancies.
  • Reported any product issues to supervisors immediately.
  • Followed all safety regulations when handling heavy materials.
  • Unloaded containers from overseas shipments using appropriate lifting techniques.
  • Sorted products into categories according to size, type, color., when necessary.
  • Handled packages safely while unloading and transporting.
  • Unloaded parcels from truck with care to avoid damage.
  • Adhered to workplace safety standards and OSHA regulations.

Education

Electrical Engineer -

Georgia Southern
07.2020

High School Diploma -

Stockbridge High School
08.2017

Skills

  • Operating powered equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks
  • Inventory management and tracking
  • Physical stamina and ability to lift heavy objects
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in tasks
  • Teamwork and communication skills
  • Safety-conscious mindset in a warehouse setting
  • Fork Lift Operator Hard Skills
  • Communicational Adaptability
  • Problem-Solving Teamwork
  • Time Management Dependability
  • Experienced in loading and unloading trucks and loading docks
  • Proven ability to safely and efficiently operate manual and electric pallet jacks
  • Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Warehouse Picking
  • Palletizing
  • Production Scheduling
  • Order Picking
  • Inventory Control
  • Certified Forklift Operator
  • Barcode Scanning
  • Loading and Unloading

Timeline

Unloader

UPS
09.2023 - Current

Package Handler

FedEx
02.2023 - 08.2023

Ramp Agent

Alliance Ground International (AGI)
04.2022 - 05.2023

Ramp Agent

I.K. Hoffman/DHL Assistant
08.2021 - 04.2022

Forklift Operator

DHL
10.2020 - 05.2021

Electrical Engineer -

Georgia Southern

High School Diploma -

Stockbridge High School

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