LaDon Thompson
Hattiesburg,MS
Summary
Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Wis-Pak
05.2023 - Current
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.
- Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
- Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation, contributing to a stronger workforce.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
Forklift Operator
Georgia Pacific
07.2020 - 05.2023
- Supported fast-paced production work, quickly moving supplies into position and transporting completed products
- Supported warehouse safety and organization by using proper PPE and safety measures when transporting loads throughout work areas
- Met continuous demands in fast-paced environment by quickly picking up and moving loads.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
Forklift Operator
Kohler Engines
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Minimized hazards by following company safety requirements and Osha regulations
- Supported fast-paced production work, quickly moving supplies into position and transporting completed products
- Transported items with forklift, pallet jacks, and overhead cranes
- Supported warehouse safety and organization by using proper PPE and safety measures when transporting loads throughout work areas.
Lead Cook
Aramark
03.2016 - 02.2018
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining cooking processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and developing creative recipes to utilize surplus ingredients.
- Maintained a high standard of food quality by consistently reviewing dishes for taste, presentation, and adherence to established guidelines.
- Developed innovative seasonal menus that catered to diverse dietary needs and preferences, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Implemented effective cross-training initiatives, which allowed team members to seamlessly cover various roles during peak service times.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Ministries Christian School
Townsend, GA03.2019
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Osha Compliance
- Materials Handling
- Task Prioritization
- Reliability
- Physical Fitness
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Wis-Pak
05.2023 - Current
Forklift Operator
Georgia Pacific
07.2020 - 05.2023
Forklift Operator
Kohler Engines
10.2019 - 03.2020
Lead Cook
Aramark
03.2016 - 02.2018
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Ministries Christian School