Melinda Thornton
Fort Worth,TX
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Delivery Driver
Cadence
Roanoke, TEXAS
08.2022 - 02.2024
- Received daily delivery instructions and route assignments from dispatch.
- Inspected delivery vehicle to ensure optimal safety and performance prior to each trip.
- Loaded, secured, and unloaded cargo in a safe and timely manner.
- Verified accuracy of items loaded onto truck against shipping documents.
- Adhered to all applicable traffic laws while driving delivery vehicle.
- Provided excellent customer service by answering inquiries about products or services being delivered.
- Communicated regularly with dispatch regarding any delays or issues encountered on routes.
- Cleaned interior and exterior of delivery vehicle at end of shift as needed.
Forklift Operator
Petmate
Arlington, TEXAS
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Stacked loaded pallets in designated areas using proper stacking methods according to company policies and procedures.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
Forklift Operator
Chewy Warehouse
Dallas, TX
06.2018 - 05.2021
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Stacked loaded pallets in designated areas using proper stacking methods according to company policies and procedures.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mansfield High School
Mansfield, TX05-2004
Skills
- Vehicle Maintenance
- DOT Compliance
- Load Balancing
- Dispatch Communication
- Palletizing
- Production Scheduling
- Material Handling
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Process Management
- Warehouse Safety
- Warehouse Management
- Hazardous Materials Handling
Timeline
Delivery Driver
Cadence
08.2022 - 02.2024
Forklift Operator
Petmate
07.2021 - 05.2022
Forklift Operator
Chewy Warehouse
06.2018 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Mansfield High School