Kim Sharpton
Augusta,GA
Summary
Seeking an entry level position that will utilize my current skill set that will allow me to grow and add to my expertise as well as to provide a base upon which to gain a practical application of the culmination of my acquired, and inherent skills. Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
MAU
04.2023 - 08.2023
- 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.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
Loader/Unloader/Warehouse Forklift Driver
Fed Ex Ground
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
- Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
- Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
- Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
Aviation Operations Specialist
Menzies Aviation
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Supported operations by managing professional communications, tracking data and managing records.
- Reduced regulatory risks by acquiring documents, certificates, clearances and approvals from appropriate agencies.
- Posted and interpreted weather reports and decoded sequence reports.
- Adhered to safety procedures when managing logistics for pilot and ground crew.
- Created and implemented filing and organization practices for documents, reports and calendars.
- Maintained flight logs on incoming and outgoing flights and individual flights.
- Processed local and cross-country flight clearances and checked accuracy of flight plans.
- Maintained flight and events logs, aircrew flying records and flight operations records of incoming and outgoing flights.
- Developed and implemented emergency procedures, complying with safety regulations and enabling preparation in crisis events.
- Executed regular airfield inspections, identifying and reporting safety hazards or issues to supervisor.
- Conducted departure and arrival briefings.
- Reviewed aircraft reports, determining proper maintenance schedules are observed and adhered to.
- Implemented and enforced safety policies and procedures, confirming compliance with regulations.
Correctional officer
Augusta medical prison CO1
10.2019 - 12.2019
- Monitors and accounts for the inmates: conducts intake of inmates on arrival; monitors and ensures that all inmates are accounted for and are secured in their cells; conducts walkthrough and body counts; monitors the surveillance system; checks locks and fences; supervises feeding, recreation, and visitation of inmates
- Monitors inmate health status: monitors and conducts basic evaluations of health status; involves healthcare professionals as needed; escorts or transports inmates to medical facilities following doctor or nurse recommendation; administers medications and first aid and responds to inmates' requests for medical attention
- Transports inmates to different locations: transports or escorts inmates to different locations within the facility or to locations outside the facility
- Ensures the security and safety of facility staff and visitors: monitors visitor access to facilities and conducts searches for contraband materials; and escorts visitors within the facility
- Prepares and maintains logs of daily activities: fills-out inmate count sheets, tattoo logs, key counts, dorm rosters, disciplinary reports, check lists, and other documentation; updates information in computer; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.
Retail Associate
Autozone, Demolition
04.2018 - 06.2019
- On the road for 3 or more weeks at a time
- Handling shipment paperwork
- Daily shipment and equipment inspections
- Freelance construction work
- Installing siding
- Adding insulation for houses
Assembler
John Deere
08.2018 - 10.2018
- Work individually at a production station or at an assembly station as part of a group, to perform operations on various parts according to specifications and build schedules
- Conduct and record performance tests, make final adjustments and check defects using testing equipment as required
- Use motorized vehicles, hoists and/or handling equipment to handle and transport material, skids, containers as required
- Maintain clean workspace
- Lubricate, clean and perform preventative maintenance and minor repair as necessary
- Perform training, cross-training and the rotation of jobs, and fill-in when necessary
- Perform other miscellaneous duties inherent to the job
- Observe all safety rules and regulations in the performance of job duties
Security guard
Shadow protective services
05.2014 - 03.2015
- Licensed security guard for more than one site
Werner Enterprises
11.2014 - 02.2015
- Supported operations by managing professional communications, tracking data and managing records.
- Reduced regulatory risks by acquiring documents, certificates, clearances and approvals from appropriate agencies.
- Posted and interpreted weather reports and decoded sequence reports.
- Adhered to safety procedures when managing logistics for pilot and ground crew.
Delivery Driver
Pizza Hut
03.2014 - 05.2014
- Delivered pizzas, drinks, salads and other foods in a timely and sanitary fashion
- Handle and managed drivers bank
Photographer / Videographer
P.E.M.G, Petroleum Empire Media Group
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Organized audio and video inventory resulting in reduction of propertyloss
- Captured still and video performances as well as “behind the scenes footage” ofperformance group to build company video catalogue
- Transferred and catalogued video and still footage to company databasefor archival purposes
Property Maintenance
A.I. Properties
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Lawn maintenance and light landscaping to maintain the value ofproperties and insure HUD standards were complied with
- Inspected homes for damage while also assessing themaintenance needs
- Interior home maintenance by cleaning the interior of each unit to meet HUD
- Standards
Staten Island Advance
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Delivery services
- Delivered the news paper to 100 plus customers on a daily basis
- Collected subscription dues from each customer weekly
- Reported subscription updates to regional supervisor
Education
GED -
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC06.2016
CSI HS For International Studies
2012
Skills
- Tools (Power and Manual)
- Construction Work
- Professional Driving
- Lifting
- Collaborative Work
- Attention to Detail
- Videography
- Technical Application and Troubleshooting
- Maintenance of Grounds
- Security
- Demolition
- Cold Storage
- Customer Experience
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Batch Number Monitoring
- Team Goals
- Process Management
- Basic Math Aptitude
- General Laborer
- CPR Training
- Warehouse Management Systems
- Hoist Operations
- Effective Listening and Communication
- Equipment Maintenance
- Warehouse Procedures
- Safe Driver
- Order Picking and Processing
- Route Logs
- Shipment Support
- Batch Mixing
- Equipment Inspection
- Conveyor Systems
- Work Assignments
- Standard Operating Procedures Proficient
- Assembly Lines
- Pallet Jacks
- Production Deadline Management
- Palletizer
- Optimizing Efficiency
- Safety Best Practices
Accomplishments
- Winner of the highest-level safety award given to employees within the corporation.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 22 staff members.
Timeline
Forklift Operator
MAU
04.2023 - 08.2023
Loader/Unloader/Warehouse Forklift Driver
Fed Ex Ground
09.2022 - 04.2023
Aviation Operations Specialist
Menzies Aviation
06.2022 - 04.2023
Correctional officer
Augusta medical prison CO1
10.2019 - 12.2019
Assembler
John Deere
08.2018 - 10.2018
Retail Associate
Autozone, Demolition
04.2018 - 06.2019
Werner Enterprises
11.2014 - 02.2015
Security guard
Shadow protective services
05.2014 - 03.2015
Delivery Driver
Pizza Hut
03.2014 - 05.2014
Photographer / Videographer
P.E.M.G, Petroleum Empire Media Group
01.2010 - 01.2013
Property Maintenance
A.I. Properties
01.2007 - 01.2008
Staten Island Advance
01.2007 - 01.2008
GED -
Fayetteville Technical Community College
CSI HS For International Studies
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