Khalil Lewis
Miami,FL
Summary
Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to express my interest in the Forklift Operator position at Coca-Cola, as advertised. With a strong background in warehouse operations, equipment handling, and fast-paced logistics environments, I am confident in my ability to contribute to your team's efficiency, safety, and productivity.
Through my experience with ADL Delivery, Amazon, and Waste Management, I have developed hands-on skills in operating forklifts and other warehouse equipment, safely loading and unloading materials, and maintaining organized inventory systems. I am familiar with meeting high production demands while following strict safety protocols, and I take pride in being dependable, detail-oriented, and consistent in my performance.
I am particularly drawn to Coca-Cola because of its reputation for operational excellence, strong team culture, and commitment to safety and innovation. I value the opportunity to work for a company known worldwide for quality and reliability, and I am eager to contribute to maintaining those standards in a warehouse environment.
I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my experience and work ethic align with your needs. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to the possibility of contributing to your team. Please feel free to contact me at (305)713-9083 or via email at [iamkhalil2x@gmail.com] to schedule an interview.
Sincerely,
Khalil Lewis
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator
Publix Distribution Center
Deerfield Beach, FL
02.2026 - Current
- Operated forklifts to transport goods efficiently within warehouse environment.
- Conducted regular equipment inspections to ensure safety and compliance with company standards.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems for improved tracking.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
Crew Member
Popeyes
Deerfield Beach, FL
03.2025 - 02.2026
- Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced environment, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently, maintaining compliance with food safety regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes, enhancing service speed.
- Managed inventory levels, reducing waste through effective stock rotation techniques.
- Monitored cleanliness standards in dining area and kitchen, ensuring a hygienic environment.
- Trained new crew members on operational procedures and best practices for efficiency.
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing friendly and efficient service at the register.
General Laborer/Warehouse
ADL Delivery
Pembroke Pines, FL
05.2022 - 10.2022
- 1st Shift Unloads an sorts trailer truck for morning deliveries
- 2nd shift makes sure warehouse is clean
- Preps for drivers to return with pick ups
- Unloads drivers trucks on load to trailer truck
General Laborer (Temp)
Waste Management
Pembroke Pines, FL
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Performs a variety of general manual labor tasks under direct supervision.
- Performs general manual labor tasks including, but not limited to
- Lifting and moving materials
- Loading and unloading vehicles
- Digging and refilling holes
- And other activities in a helping or assisting mode.
- Conducts other duties and tasks as assigned.
Amazon Fulfillment Associate
Amazon Warehouse
Opa-locka, FL
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Receive, sort, and put away heavy and bulk inventory
- Load boxes into trucks for shipment
- Use technology such as computers and smart phones
- View prompts on screens and follow direction for some tasks
- Lift up to 49 pounds
- Use safe practices and methods to handle products heavier than 50 pounds
- Stand and walk, as well as push, pull, squat, bend, and reach frequently during shifts
- Use carts, dollies, hand trucks, and other gear to move items around
- Go up and down stairs
Delivery Expert
Asurion
Dania Beach, FL
03.2020 - 09.2021
- Provide in-person device setup and tech support for customers' smart phones, tablets and/or other consumer electronics.
- Meet with customers face-to-face at the customers' home location
- Bring sales experience to consistently sell the Connected Home product and Serve, Solve, and Sell on every customer interaction
- Perform in your role and achieve your goals by performing in sales, providing excellent service and technical support, and creating satisfied customers, in accordance with Asurion's Core Values
- Heavy travel daily to and from the job location and several customers' locations throughout a designated region possibly in heavy traffic and inclement weather
Ross Associate
Ross Dress For Less
North Miami Beach, FL
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Maintaining Safe & Secure Environment:
- Understands that safety is the number one priority and practices safe behaviors in everything they do and assists Store Leadership in maintaining a safe and secure environment for both Associates and Customers.
- Provides visible “command” presence, including prominent greetings with eye contact, at Store entrances/exits and on sales floor in a Company issued vest/required black attire, monitoring for potential safety issues.
- Removes clutter and ensures safe, clear egress to emergency exits.
- Developing Great Teams & Partnerships:
- Provides great Customer service by prominently greeting Customers, making eye contact, smiling and answering questions in a friendly and courteous manner.
- Treats all Customers and Associates with respect.
- Demonstrates courtesy, friendliness, and professionalism at all times. Recognizes Associates using Company recognition programs.
- Regular involvement with internal and external partners. May include conference calls, scheduled district meetings, educating Associates, providing recognition, etc.
- Other duties as assigned to support Loss Prevention initiatives.
- Personal and Store Brand
- Represents and supports the Company brand at all times.
- Maintains a professional appearance, in accordance with Company dress code.
- Mitigating Theft & Fraud:
- Monitors entrances/exits as well as sales floor for potential theft by identifying suspicious behavior.
- Gathers theft indicators and uses internal or external intelligence to impact shortage trends. Effectively communicates to Store Leadership and Loss Prevention Leadership.
- Adheres to Company policy for external theft response.
- Executes all Company Best Practices and maximizes productivity by minimizing steps and touches while working.
- Minimizing Operational Shortage:
- Increases Store awareness on effective processes to minimize operational shortage. Trains and educates Associates on shortage reduction initiatives.
- Observes and validates proper checkout procedures for Customers and Associates.
Customer Service Representative
iQor
Miramar, FL
01.2019 - 09.2019
- File insurance claims for customer's mobile devices
- Offer protection for customer's homes
FedEx Package Handler
FedEx
Pompano Beach, FL
09.2018 - 11.2018
- Responsible for physically loading and unloading packages, lifting, carrying, and pulling the items in an efficient and safe manner.
- Sorting packages and placing them on sorting machines which transfers the goods to loading docks.
- Ensuring the safe and successful transfer of goods and packages to their intended destination.
- Handling goods and documents in a busy warehouse setting.
- Loading/unloading packages and parcels on and off under the instructions received by supervisors.
- Communicate efficiently with fellow workers, supervisors and other members of the team.
- Well versed with automated and manual packaging machines.
- Assist with unloading trucks.
- May also be required to pick up and/or deliver packages in a timely manner to the intended destination.
Wal-Mart Associate
Walmart
Davie, FL
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Empty trash receptacles regularly and pick up loose trash from the parking lot.
- Return carts to the designated cart storage area.
- Inspect carts for damage periodically and inform management of any problems.
- Assist customers with loading large purchases.
- Offer customers assistance and answer basic customer questions on demand.
Education
High school diploma - General Studies
Dolphin Park High School
Miramar, FL06-2018
Skills
- Driving
- Delivery Driver Experience
- Warehouse Experience
- Load & Unload
- Pallet Jack
- Route Driving
- Loss Prevention
- Technical Support
- Mobile Devices
- Microsoft Windows
- Network Support
- Android
- Forklift
- Forklift operator certification
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Team player
- Warehouse operations
- Warehouse safety
- General laborer
- Order picking
- Punctual and reliable
- Palletizing
- Problem-solving
- Customer Service-oriented
- Shipping documentation
- Warehouse picking
Certification
- Forklift Certified June 2021 to May 2024
- Driver's License
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Publix Distribution Center
02.2026 - Current
Crew Member
Popeyes
03.2025 - 02.2026
General Laborer/Warehouse
ADL Delivery
05.2022 - 10.2022
General Laborer (Temp)
Waste Management
02.2022 - 05.2022
Amazon Fulfillment Associate
Amazon Warehouse
10.2021 - 02.2022
Delivery Expert
Asurion
03.2020 - 09.2021
Ross Associate
Ross Dress For Less
09.2019 - 03.2020
Customer Service Representative
iQor
01.2019 - 09.2019
FedEx Package Handler
FedEx
09.2018 - 11.2018
Wal-Mart Associate
Walmart
08.2017 - 07.2018
High school diploma - General Studies
Dolphin Park High School