Lamarcus Shumate
Chicago,IL
Summary
Commercial Driver with over 3 years of experience in this field, works efficiently and in a timely manner accepting deliveries and dropping them off. I am also a highly experienced and exceptionally diligent Forklift Operator with over 10 years of dedicated experience in fast-paced warehouse environments, encompassing extensive expertise in stocking, material handling, and general labor. I have a proven track record of safely and efficiently operating a diverse range of power equipment, including various models of forklifts and clamp trucks, consistently maintaining high productivity in demanding industrial settings. Exhibits outstanding written and oral communication skills, which enable me to collaborate effectively and seamlessly with diverse teams. I am physically capable of performing very heavy work, routinely demonstrating the strength to lift 25-75 lbs. and occasionally handling loads weighing 75-100+ lbs. My professional ethos is deeply rooted in a commitment to maintaining rigorous safety standards and maximizing operational efficiency, with unwavering adherence to OSHA and MSDS regulations in all aspects of his work.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pickup and Deliver Driver
R&L Carriers
Chicago, IL
05.2022 - Current
- As a Pickup and delivery driver, the job duties include accepting deliveries, picking them up and delivering them in a timely manner
Forklift Operator
R&L Carriers
Chicago, IL
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Proficient in operating a range of forklift models including counterbalance, reach truck and pallet jack. Expertise in load handling, stacking and optimizing warehouse space for maximum efficiency.
Forklift Operator
Coregistics
Franklin Park, IL
04.2015 - 11.2021
- As a Forklift Operator at Coregistics, I play a critical role in the efficient flow of materials within a high-volume logistics and co-packaging facility. His responsibilities include:
- Material Handling & Logistics: Expertly loading, unloading, moving, stacking, and precisely staging a wide variety of products and materials utilizing forklifts, clamp trucks, and other essential power equipment. This involves strategic placement and organization to optimize warehouse space and accessibility.
- Inventory Management & Data Entry: Proficiently utilizing radio frequency (RF) equipment to execute precise picking, receiving, put-away, and loading functions. This ensures accurate inventory tracking and contributes to seamless supply chain operations.
- Equipment Maintenance & Operation: Diligently maintaining the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion. He performs daily inspections and minor maintenance checks on forklifts and other power equipment to ensure optimal performance and prevent downtime. All equipment is operated in a safe and highly efficient manner, strictly adhering to prescribed work methods and company protocols.
- Shipping & Receiving: Efficiently moving products from staging and/or storage areas directly into rail cars or trailers, demonstrating keen attention to detail to ensure proper loading procedures.
- Safety & Compliance: Consistently maintaining a clean, neat, and orderly work area, and actively assisting in maintaining warehouse security. He conducts all operations in a manner that proactively promotes safety, rigorously complying with all OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) standards to ensure a secure working environment for himself and his colleagues.
Forklift Driver
Conway Freight
Melrose Park, IL
08.2014 - 03.2015
- During his tenure at Conway Freight, I was instrumental in the smooth execution of freight logistics, focusing on accurate and damage-free material handling. His key contributions included:
- Inbound & Outbound Logistics: Safely unloading inbound shipments and meticulously moving products to their designated storage locations. Concurrently, he efficiently stacked and stored merchandise in appropriate areas, optimizing warehouse layout.
- Quality Control: Proactively ensuring that both inbound and outbound shipments were accurate in quantity and type, and entirely free of damage. Any quality variances were promptly reported, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining high service standards.
- Order Fulfillment: Skillfully pulling and preparing products for shipment, verifying correct quantities and types of products to meet customer orders. He performed picking duties with exceptional efficiency, consistently meeting and exceeding customer service standards.
Palletizer/Forklift Operator
Chicago Tribune
Chicago, IL
07.2009 - 03.2013
- At the Chicago Tribune, I demonstrated versatility in both automated and manual material handling processes, ensuring the quality and readiness of finished products for distribution. His responsibilities included:
- Quality Inspection: Conducting thorough inspections of tiles for shade and visual defects, ensuring only high-quality products proceeded for packaging. Defective tiles were promptly identified and discarded into trash hoppers.
- Automated System Monitoring: Monitoring the efficient operation of automated palletizing equipment and performing minor equipment adjustments as needed to maintain continuous production flow.
- Manual Palletizing: Manually loading finished products onto pallets for shipment, including the handling of bypassed boxes and partial pallets, demonstrating adaptability and meticulous attention to detail.
- Packaging & Shipment Preparation: Assembling completed wrapped pallets and applying banding to loads as required, ensuring secure and stable shipments.
- Inventory System Integration: Scanning completed pallets into the auto-receiving system, contributing to accurate inventory records and seamless tracking of outgoing products. He also continuously monitored equipment performance to prevent operational disruptions.
Education
Commercial Driver’s License -
Mid City Truck Driving Academy
Chicago, IL04.2022
High School Diploma - General Studies and Some College Preparatory Courses
Christian Community Academy
Chicago, IL06.2009
Skills
- Route optimization
- Load handling
- Vehicle maintenance
- Inventory management
- Safety compliance
- Customer service
Certification
Forklift Operations, Commercial Driver
Timeline
Pickup and Deliver Driver
R&L Carriers
05.2022 - Current
Forklift Operator
R&L Carriers
11.2021 - 05.2022
Forklift Operator
Coregistics
04.2015 - 11.2021
Forklift Driver
Conway Freight
08.2014 - 03.2015
Palletizer/Forklift Operator
Chicago Tribune
07.2009 - 03.2013
Commercial Driver’s License -
Mid City Truck Driving Academy
High School Diploma - General Studies and Some College Preparatory Courses
Christian Community Academy
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