Latez Nixon
Dolton,IL
Summary
Warehouse professional with extensive experience in distribution centers, specializing in shipping and receiving operations. Expertise in forklift operation and inventory management, ensuring timely and accurate order fulfillment. Recognized for improving safety protocols and operational efficiency, demonstrating strong time management and teamwork skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Associate
Nexus Employment Solutions
Elwood, Illinois
05.2025 - Current
- Operated warehouse equipment to fulfill orders and manage inventory efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance operational efficiency and safety protocols.
- Safely loaded and unloaded shipments using forklifts and pallet jacks.
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Harbor Freight Tools USA
Elwood, IL
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Selected products from designated locations using various tools for relocation to processing areas.
- Operated large vehicles, forklifts, and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads efficiently.
LOADER
Associated Wholesale Grocers
Kenosha, WI
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Load trucks with completed pallets that were staged by order selectors.
- Completed job orders based on time to meet production needs.
FREEZER FORKLIFT OPERATOR/SHIPPING AND RECEIVING
UNFI
Sturtevant, WI
02.2022 - 11.2023
- Managed the shipment and receipt of all products, materials, and supplies.
- Promptly unloaded trucks and deliveries and sorted and stocked receivables.
- Tracked, traced, and updated the status of incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Operated and performed routine maintenance on manufacturing machinery used for production.
- Observed safe work practices.
- Operated a forklift in a cold environment (-15 to 40 deg F) and moved various merchandise.
LIFT TRUCK OPERATOR
Food Lion Distribution Center
Butner, North Carolina
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Audited, received and verified all product from load using WMS software.
- Unpacked, examined and routed incoming shipments, rejected damaged items, recorded shortages, and communicated with purchasing department to rectify damages and shortages.
- Processed and packaged all outgoing orders according to purchase order details and printed shipping labels with proper shipping company and specific shipping/payment instructions.
- Maintained the work area and equipment and followed prescribed safety regulations.
- Entered product into inventory for building and staging of pallets.
- Assembled customer orders from stock and prepared for shipping.
FORKLIFT OPERATOR-STEEL MANUFACTURING/ PRODUCTION (JOB LEVELS 3 AND 4)
3M Purification, Inc.
Stafford Springs, CT
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Used Bruno Press, Spinweld, Gluco Mold Press, Cartridge Assembly, Capsule Assembly.
- Performed quality testing as defined in the work instructions using judgment to correct problems with authority to stop production when equipment, safety or product is in jeopardy.
- Performed routine maintenance and repair work on equipment.
- Measured, fabricated, cut, welded and shaped steel parts such as girders, columns and frames.
- Maintained inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
ELECTRICAL ASSISTANT
Horton's Electrical
Chicago, IL
04.2018 - 07.2020
- Installed, repaired, maintained, and operated electrical lighting systems and equipment.
- Conducted preventive maintenance tasks and routine inspections, documenting results.
- Assisted electricians with installation and repair of diverse electrical systems.
- Replaced ballasts in nonfunctional lighting fixtures to restore operation.
- Managed loading and unloading of equipment and materials efficiently.
FREIGHT HANDLER / LIFT TRUCK OPERATOR
F.H.I Freight Handlers
Lansing, MI
08.2017 - 04.2018
- Audited and received all product from load using WMS software and verified quantity, and correct product ordered.
- Maintained the work area and equipment and followed prescribed safety regulations.
- Provided quality assurance inspections.
- Completed data entry for all incoming and outgoing inventory.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hillwood High School
Nashville, TNSkills
- RF scanner operation
- Machine operation
- Electrical expertise
- Shipping and receiving
- Order picking and packaging
- Inventory management
- Freight handling
- Time management
- Supervisory skills
- Forklift operation
- Equipment handling
Timeline
Warehouse Associate
Nexus Employment Solutions
05.2025 - Current
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Harbor Freight Tools USA
11.2024 - 04.2025
LOADER
Associated Wholesale Grocers
04.2024 - 10.2024
FREEZER FORKLIFT OPERATOR/SHIPPING AND RECEIVING
UNFI
02.2022 - 11.2023
LIFT TRUCK OPERATOR
Food Lion Distribution Center
06.2021 - 02.2022
FORKLIFT OPERATOR-STEEL MANUFACTURING/ PRODUCTION (JOB LEVELS 3 AND 4)
3M Purification, Inc.
07.2020 - 06.2021
ELECTRICAL ASSISTANT
Horton's Electrical
04.2018 - 07.2020
FREIGHT HANDLER / LIFT TRUCK OPERATOR
F.H.I Freight Handlers
08.2017 - 04.2018
High School Diploma -
Hillwood High School