Marquis Meadows-Chase
Chicopee,MA
Summary
Childcare Worker focused on implementing daily curriculum that will spark imagination, build self-esteem and help children discover new things each day. Versatile Construction Equipment Operator with experience operating everything from dump trucks to scrubbing machines used for city street cleaning purposes. Responsible and hardworking warehouse assembler who can collaborate with a team and produce quality work on tight deadlines. Machine Operator with positive attitude and a commitment to safety, quality, customer service and lean manufacturing.
Experienced with operating forklifts in fast-paced environments, ensuring smooth material handling and efficient operations. Delivers consistent performance by maintaining equipment and adhering to safety guidelines. Knowledge of warehouse management and logistics coordination.
Logistics professional with hands-on experience in forklift operation, emphasizing precision and safety. Known for teamwork and reliability, adapting to shifting priorities. Skilled in inventory management and operating heavy machinery, bringing dependable and results-focused approach.
Professional operator with strong experience in material handling and warehouse operations. Skilled in safely maneuvering forklifts, managing inventory, and loading/unloading goods. Reliable team collaborator focused on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Recognized for attention to safety protocols and effective communication skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
XPO Logistics
Chicopee, MA
05.2022 - 11.2024
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- 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.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
- Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
Forklift operator
Advanced auto parts warehouse
Enfield, Ct
04.2016 - 08.2017
- Maintained proper stock levels on a line.
- Started machine operations by inserting control instructions into control units.
Machine operations
Smith & Wesson
Springfield, Ma
02.2015 - 03.2016
- Fabricated tools, jigs and fixtures to meet manufacturing and engineering needs.
- Tracked shop cutting tool usage and sharpened and replaced cutting tools.
- Gauged and maintained tolerances on grinding diameters, depths, squareness and parallelism.
- Executed bench, machine and hand tool work in shaping, fitting, and assembling machine parts from metal stock.
Child care
Gandara
Springfield, Ma
05.2013 - 01.2015
- Organized activities that developed children's physical, emotional and social growth.
- Redirected children to encourage safe, positive behaviors.
- Created daily lesson plans for activities.
- Physically and verbally interacted with children throughout the day.
- Taught children personal care behaviors, including toilet training and feeding.
- Coordinated field trips to local parks, fire stations and zoos.
- Carefully supervised children in play area.
Camp staff
Ymca
Springfield, Ma
06.2008 - 08.2011
- Taught children personal care behaviors, including toilet training and feeding.
- Coordinated field trips to local parks, fire stations and zoos.
- 4 years special-needs childcare experience.
- Carefully supervised children in play area.
- Clearly communicated to children in developmentally appropriate way.
- Used clear communication and professionalism to develop constructive relationships with families.
- Maintained a safe, clean and constantly supervised play environment.
- Monitored supply and material inventory.
- Supported children's emotional and social development with one-on-one attention.
- Set up tables, decorations and refreshments for family events.
Education
High School Diploma - Business
Commerce high school
Springfield, Ma01.2008
Skills
- Positive reinforcement methods
- Child abuse prevention
- Active listener
- Skilled in working with special needs children
- Reliable and punctual
- Excellent communication skills
- Friendly
- Cheerful and energetic
- Behavior management techniques
- Dependable
- Emergency procedures
- First aid certificate
- Housekeeping
- Teamwork oriented
- Workshop leadership
- Certified Forklift Operator
- Strategic thinker
- Strong organizational skills
- Energetic work attitude
- Adaptive team player
- Fashion knowledge
- Conflict resolution techniques
- 3 years as summer camp counselor
- Calm and patient
- Forklift operation
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Team player
- Warehouse operations
- Warehouse safety
- Material handling
- Safety awareness
- Teamwork and collaboration
- General laborer
- Order picking
- Order picking and processing
- Safe driver
- Punctual and reliable
- Palletizing
- Materials handling
- Problem-solving
- Material packaging
- Shipping and receiving expert
- OSHA compliance
- Heavy equipment operations
- Storage and organization
- Lift equipment operation
- Heavy equipment operation
- OSHA workplace safety
- Materials movement
- Workplace cleanliness
- Product inspection
- Inventory staging
- Shipment processing
- Inventory counts
- Dock operations
- Hand-eye coordination
- Equipment operations
- Materials transport
- Equipment operation
- Equipment inspections
- Pallet construction
- Work Planning and Prioritization
Timeline
Forklift Operator
XPO Logistics
05.2022 - 11.2024
Forklift operator
Advanced auto parts warehouse
04.2016 - 08.2017
Machine operations
Smith & Wesson
02.2015 - 03.2016
Child care
Gandara
05.2013 - 01.2015
Camp staff
Ymca
06.2008 - 08.2011
High School Diploma - Business
Commerce high school