Martelle Edwards
Roanoke,VA
Summary
Dependable Certified Forklift Operator and Sanitation Worker with extensive experience in warehouse operations and material handling. Expertise in loading and unloading shipments, organizing inventory, and ensuring cleanliness and safety in work environments. Committed to teamwork and maintaining high standards of operational efficiency.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified forklift operator & sanitation
US Foods
Salem, VA
08.2022 - Current
- Operated certified forklifts safely to move, load, unload, and transport materials, pallets, and products throughout the warehouse.
- Facilitated shipping, receiving, order selection, and inventory movement, optimizing daily warehouse operations.
- Conducted routine equipment inspections and adhered to workplace safety procedures, ensuring a safe working environment.
- Followed proper procedures for handling materials, removing waste, and maintaining a clean, safe, and productive workplace.
- Completed sanitation duties, including cleaning and disinfecting floors, equipment, workstations, and warehouse areas.
- Upheld cleanliness and organization in alignment with company sanitation standards and safety regulations, contributing to overall workplace hygiene.
Floor Technician/Housekeeping
Richfield Living
Salem, VA
07.2020 - Current
- Utilized dry mops to remove dust, hair, and debris; applied wet mops for thorough cleaning and polishing of floors. Vacuumed and shampooed carpeted areas, disinfected floors, scrubbed stains, and buffed and waxed hard flooring types to maintain cleanliness and appearance.
- Cleaned resident rooms, hallways, and common areas at Richfield Living.
- Stripped, waxed, and buffed floors using commercial floor care equipment.
- Sanitized surfaces following senior living infection control and safety procedures.
Integrity windows
Loading Trucks
Roanoke, VA
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Managed shipping and receiving processes at facility Coordinated loading of truck with shipments
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Sales Associate/Cashier/Customer Service/Stock
Sams Club
Roanoke, VA
08.2017 - 09.2018
- Greeted customers, addressed inquiries, engaged with merchandise, and delivered exceptional customer service.
- Greeting customers, responding to questions, improving engagement with merchandise and providing outstanding customer service.
- Increased in-store sales by leveraging product knowledge on promotions and opportunities.
- Maintained orderly sales floor appearance to enhance customer shopping experience.
- Performed cleaning and maintenance duties in various facilities.
Housekeeping
Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Roanoke, VA
03.2014 - 08.2017
- Cleaned multiple areas within the hospital while adhering to specific guidelines for sanitation in patient care areas.
- Cleaned patient rooms and common areas at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
- Disinfected high-touch surfaces following hospital infection control procedures.
- Removed trash and soiled linens from patient care areas.
Order Selector
GCA Staffing
Roanoke, VA
06.2014 - 02.2015
- Prepared and loaded merchandise for efficient retrieval at warehouse selection locations.
- Operated warehouse equipment safely and responsibly to support daily operations.
- Observe, report and correct all hazardous and unclear conditions that could cause worker or client accidents.
- Maintained sanitary, neat, and organized work environment to promote safety and efficiency.
Food Prep
K&W Cafe
Roanoke, VA
02.2006 - 04.2009
- Accurately processed cash and credit card sales.
- Prepared excellent cuisine with attention to flavor and presentation.
- Supervised junior kitchen staff members in their daily duties such as food prep or cleaning tasks.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Assisted cooks and other food prep workers with preparation of other menu offerings as traffic flow and staff presence required.
Education
Construction - Job Corp
Earl C Clement
Morganfield, KY 04.2014 - 06.2015
High school or equivalent -
William Fleming High School
Roanoke, VASkills
- Certified forklift operator
- Forklift operation
- Forklift expertise
- Pallet jack operation
- Shipping and Receiving
- Shipping coordination
- Order Picking
- Order fulfillment
- Load management
- Material handling
- Warehouse operations
- Warehouse compliance
- Warehouse safety
- Warehouse organization
- Logistics expertise
- Freight Experience
- Supply Chain
- Environmental management
- Sanitation practices
- Cleaning operations
- Commercial Cleaning
- Custodial Experience
- Hospital Experience
- Hazardous handling
- Floor Maintenance
- Team collaboration
- Equipment inspections
- Equipment operations
- Equipment service
- Loading dock procedures
- Materials Handling
- Shipping Receiving
- Order Picker
- Loading and unloading
- Packaging
- Staging and sorting
- Stock control
- Inventory control
- Stock allocation
- Safety regulations
- Hazardous handling
- Hazardous materials endorsements
- Team collaboration
- Collaboration skills
- Problem resolution
- Operational Consistency
- Time optimization
- Flexibility
- Quality standards
- Manufacturing skills
- Manufacturing
- Dock management
- Load & Unload
- Pallet arrangement
- Stacking methods
- Order picking
- Team collaboration
- Warehouse skills
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse Associate
- Floor Technician
- Food Preparation
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Word
- Cleaning operations
- Battery safety
- Equipment inspections
- Load management proficiency
- Cleaning and maintenance duties
- Collaborative team member
- Hazardous handling
- Order picking
- Forklift expertise
- Stacking methods
- Warehouse operations
- [Equipment] operation
- Hazardous materials endorsements
- Order picking
- Pallet assembly
- Material Handling Techniques
- Coordination skills
- Dock management
- Pallet arrangement
- Collaborative team member
Personal Information
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Visa Status: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
CUST
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Visa Status: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Certified forklift operator & sanitation
US Foods
08.2022 - Current
Floor Technician/Housekeeping
Richfield Living
07.2020 - Current
Integrity windows
Loading Trucks
09.2018 - 05.2019
Sales Associate/Cashier/Customer Service/Stock
Sams Club
08.2017 - 09.2018
Order Selector
GCA Staffing
06.2014 - 02.2015
Construction - Job Corp
Earl C Clement
04.2014 - 06.2015
Housekeeping
Roanoke Memorial Hospital
03.2014 - 08.2017
Food Prep
K&W Cafe
02.2006 - 04.2009
High school or equivalent -
William Fleming High School