Marquawn Johnson
Samson
Summary
Detail-oriented Forklift Operator with extensive experience in warehouse organization, equipment maintenance, and safety compliance. Demonstrated ability to optimize workflows and maintain high safety standards.
Proficient Forklift Operator delivering top-notch warehouse organization, effective equipment maintenance, and strong safety adherence. Ready to leverage expertise in training and workflow optimization to enhance operational performance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Conecuh Sausage
Andalusia, AL
12.2025 - Current
- Monitored stock levels and reported discrepancies to management for timely resolution.
- Implemented best practices for material handling, reducing damage during transit.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas to enhance operational efficiency and safety standards.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Supported the shipping department with prompt loading and unloading tasks utilizing a variety of specialized attachments on the forklift as needed.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Dorsey Trailers
Elba, AL
03.2024 - 12.2025
- Operated forklifts to efficiently transport materials across warehouse floor.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on all equipment to ensure safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and improve inventory accuracy.
- Loaded and unloaded trailers, ensuring proper placement and securing of cargo.
- Assisted in training new operators on safety protocols and equipment operation procedures.
- 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.
- Improved overall warehouse cleanliness, routinely clearing debris from aisles with the use of attachments on the forklift.
- Turned in paperwork outlining orders for inspection before loading, marking load tickets for out of stock items, withholding or completing orders as necessary and inspecting trucks before departure.
Forklift Operator
SYSCO Food Services
Geneva, AL
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Operated forklifts to transport and organize inventory within warehouse environment.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment to ensure safety compliance and operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline loading and unloading processes, reducing wait times.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems for tracking shipments.
- Assisted in training new operators on safe forklift operation and warehouse protocols.
- Implemented safety measures that minimized accidents and improved overall workplace safety standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Samson High School
Samson, ALSkills
- Forklift operation
- Truck loading and unloading
- Warehouse organization
- Problem-solving
- Loading and unloading
- Workplace cleanliness
- Loading dock procedures
- Warehouse safety
- Equipment maintenance
- Safe forklift operation
- Pallet building
- Efficient data entry
- Mentoring and coaching
Timeline
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Conecuh Sausage
12.2025 - Current
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Dorsey Trailers
03.2024 - 12.2025
Forklift Operator
SYSCO Food Services
01.2022 - 04.2024
High School Diploma -
Samson High School