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Work History
Education
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Affiliations
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Certification
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Kentavious Wilcox

West Palm Beach

Summary

I'm a certified forklift operator who has worked in various places, like Home Depot, where I loaded and unloaded pallets, as well as trucks and customer vehicles; Floor & Decor, which had the same requirements as Home Depot, except I worked the forklift in the warehouse; and Saia, where I unloaded and loaded trailers of freight from all types of pallet sizes and lengths.

Reliable professional with several years of experience loading and unloading heavy packages requiring varying care specifications. Determined team member thriving in fast-paced environments and working hard to achieve common goals. Safety-minded professional exercising caution in high-stress scenarios. Hardworking professional with reliable, safety-conscious mindset and many years of solid experience in warehouse operations. Proficient in operations of pallet movers, forklifts and swing-reach trucks. Expertise in shipping and receiving, loading, and unloading trucks and order picking and packing. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dock Worker/Forklift Operator

Saia
Riviera Beach
01.2025 - Current
  • Loaded and unloaded freight using forklifts and pallet jacks.
  • Sorted and organized inventory for efficient retrieval and storage.
  • Inspected shipments for damage and ensured accurate paperwork.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment following safety protocols.
  • Communicated with team members to coordinate dock operations effectively.
  • Collaborated with shipping personnel to streamline loading schedules efficiently.
  • Cleaned and maintained dock areas including warehouses, storage yards, and workstations.
  • Reported any damages or discrepancies found during inspection of goods to supervisor immediately.
  • Operated forklifts to move cargo around the dock area.
  • Communicated effectively with other workers regarding delivery schedules.
  • Followed company policies related to security measures while handling packages.
  • Transported materials and pallets between areas.
  • Organized warehouse inventory in an efficient manner.
  • Participated in company training programs to learn new skills and promote workplace safety.
  • Inspected cargo for damage or defects.
  • Used electric forklifts and electric pallets to safely move pallets.
  • Loaded and unloaded cargo from vessels, trucks, and railcars.
  • Monitored container levels for proper stacking heights before securing them for transportation purposes.
  • Sealed shipping containers with tape or plastic straps after checking their contents for accuracy against invoices or manifests.
  • Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
  • Used scanners to track parcel information, condition or receipt.

Warehouse Worker

Floor & Decor
Riviera Beach
07.2022 - 01.2025
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to move materials efficiently.
  • Received and inspected incoming shipments for accuracy and damage.
  • Organized inventory on shelves according to company guidelines.
  • Assisted in loading and unloading products from delivery trucks.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment following safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely order fulfillment.
  • Utilized warehouse management systems for tracking inventory levels.
  • Supported training of new employees on warehouse procedures and equipment usage.
  • Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
  • Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
  • Packaged items carefully using protective materials like bubble wrap or foam sheets.
  • Organized warehouse space for efficient storage of products.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with hand-trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.

Lumber Associate

The Home Depot
Palm Beach Lakes
05.2020 - 07.2023
  • Assisted customers with lumber selection and product inquiries.
  • Operated forklifts to move and organize lumber inventory.
  • Maintained a clean and safe workspace in the lumber department.
  • Loaded customer purchases onto vehicles with care and efficiency.
  • Monitored inventory levels to ensure stock availability and accuracy.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline lumber stocking processes.
  • Educated customers on product specifications and usage recommendations.
  • Implemented safety protocols for handling heavy materials in the workplace.
  • Created labels for completed orders so they could be easily identified upon delivery.
  • Inspected incoming shipments for damages and logged them into the database.
  • Communicated effectively with colleagues to ensure that all orders were processed correctly.
  • Learned lumber products and manufacturer differences to give customers sound advice on building materials.
  • Inspected incoming shipments for quality assurance purposes.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials like drywall, shingles, and plywood for customers.
  • Maneuvered heavy loads around lumberyard and job sites with materials handling equipment and forklifts.
  • Handled customer purchases, processed paperwork, collected payments and organized deliveries.
  • Worked with approved vendors to source and receive products for customers.
  • Boosted sales by recommending target materials and products to enhance planned purchases.
  • Maintained inventory of lumber stocks and reviewed orders for accuracy.
  • Tracked sales data related to lumber purchases made throughout the day.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area to ensure safety standards were met.
  • Responded quickly to customer complaints regarding defective items purchased from the store.

Education

High School Diploma -

Palm Beach Gardens Highschool
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
05-2015

Skills

  • Forklift operation
  • Inventory management
  • Shipment inspection
  • Cargo handling
  • Warehouse organization
  • Safety compliance
  • Team collaboration
  • Order fulfillment
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Customer support
  • Training delivery
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Container loading and unloading
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Materials handling
  • Warehouse safety
  • Multitasking
  • Warehouse logistics
  • Goal setting
  • Critical thinking

Affiliations

  • I love Basketball, video games, and my YouTube Channel

Languages

English
Full Professional

Certification

  • Forklift Certification
  • Reach Truck Certification

Timeline

Dock Worker/Forklift Operator

Saia
01.2025 - Current

Warehouse Worker

Floor & Decor
07.2022 - 01.2025

Lumber Associate

The Home Depot
05.2020 - 07.2023

High School Diploma -

Palm Beach Gardens Highschool

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