Leashon Henton
Johnston,RI
Summary
Adept at optimizing warehouse operations, I leveraged my forklift operation and teamwork skills at XPO Logistics to enhance storage efficiency and safety. My proactive approach to problem-solving and commitment to workplace cleanliness significantly improved shipment processes, positioning me as a key contributor to operational excellence.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator
XPO Logistics
15 Southern Industrial Dr, Cranston, RI 02921
04.2023 - 09.2024
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
- Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
A. Duie Pyle, Inc.
4 Green Earth Ave, Johnston, RI 02919
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
Butcher / Meat Cutter
Texas Roadhouse
99 Garfield Ave, Cranston, RI 02920
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow, resulting in smooth daily operations.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, adhering to strict sanitation regulations within the butcher shop.
- Wrapped meat produce to maintain quality, freshness and condition.
- Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
- Operated commercial-grade butchery equipment such as band saws, grinders and slicers.
Package Handler/Trainer Assistant
FedEx Ground
29 Green Earth Ave, Johnston, RI 02919
06.2019 - 12.2020
- Mentored new hires in the role of package handler, fostering a supportive learning environment for their professional growth.
- Facilitated hands-on training sessions to ensure all package handlers understood proper techniques and equipment usage.
- Collaborated with management to address specific skill gaps and tailor training programs accordingly.
- Increased employee retention, providing consistent feedback and constructive criticism during one-on-one coaching sessions.
- consistently lift 25 to 125 lbs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Providence Career & Technical Academy
41 Fricker St, Providence, RI 0290306.2015
Skills
- Forklift Operation
- Truck loading and unloading
- Warehouse Organization
- Shipping and receiving
- Heavy Lifting
- Materials Handling
- Loading and unloading
- Pallet Jack Operation
- Workplace Cleanliness
- Loading Dock Procedures
- Warehouse Safety
- Order Picking
- Safety Protocols
- Shipment Receiving
- Equipment Maintenance
- Storage procedures
- First Aid Training
- Information logs
- Safe forklift operation
- Loading dock staging
- Inventory transport
- Goods packaging
- High Rack Storage
- Barcode scanning
- Receiving procedures
- Stock control
- OSHA training
- Pallet building
- Downstacking management
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Team Player
- Problem-Solving
- Warehouse Operations
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Safety awareness
- Material Handling
- General laborer
- Inventory Counts
- Inventory staging
- Inventory Control
Accomplishments
- Consistently determined load weight to within [4500Lbs.] pounds.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- Advanced Forklift Operator Certification - Forklift University.
Loading 25 plus pallets an hour.
Almost every Warehouse I've worked in required 15 pallets an hour (which is quota) I exceeded much of that, close to 25 per hour.
Timeline
Warehouse Forklift Operator
XPO Logistics
04.2023 - 09.2024
Butcher / Meat Cutter
Texas Roadhouse
01.2022 - 04.2022
Warehouse Forklift Operator
A. Duie Pyle, Inc.
01.2021 - 01.2023
Package Handler/Trainer Assistant
FedEx Ground
06.2019 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Providence Career & Technical Academy