Pattravious Thomas
Shreveport,LA
Summary
Certified forklift operator with extensive experience operating reach truck, order picker, sit down lift, and electric pallet jack. Also skilled in general warehouse operations, shipping and logistics. Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail. Reliable forklift operator and hardworking warehouse operator committed to getting each job done as quickly, efficiently and safely as possible.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CDL A OTR Driver
Melton Truck Lines
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Enhanced fuel efficiency by maintaining proper tire pressure and practicing conservative driving techniques to reduce idle time.
- Ensured timely deliveries by effectively communicating with dispatchers, shippers, and receivers throughout each transport.
- Adhered to all federal regulations and company policies, resulting in a clean driving record with no violations or accidents.
- Safeguarded transported goods by maintaining a high level of security and vigilance during overnight stops or extended layovers.
- Performed minor repairs on trucks when necessary to minimize downtime during long hauls.
- Promoted a positive company image through courteous interactions with customers, fellow drivers, and the public while on the road.
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries, hours of service, and fuel expenses for efficient reporting to management.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement through a proactive approach in seeking feedback from colleagues and supervisors on ways to enhance driving skills and job performance.
- Navigated challenging weather conditions and road hazards with skill, minimizing potential for accidents while ensuring on-time deliveries.
- Reduced delivery times by consistently planning optimal routes using GPS and road maps.
Material Handler
McElroy Metal
09.2019 - 01.2023
- Stocked, staged and transported goods.
- Loaded and unloaded ship cargo.
- Recorded numbers of units handled and moved using daily production sheets and work tickets.
- Maximized sales by shipping on time and accurately.
- Received, stored and shipped goods and materials.
- Swept floors and stored equipment at the end of each shift.
- Loaded and unloaded pieces into boxes for shipment.
- Sorted cargo before loading and unloading.
- Attached identifying tags to containers.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Adhered to all requirements and regulations for interstate HAZMAT carriers.
- Picked up incoming stock and delivered materials to designated locations.
- Unloaded cargo from truck with hand trucks and pallet jacks.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
Forklift Operator
Lowes Home Improvment
02.2017 - 08.2019
- Completed daily forklift safety checklists.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Reported damage to racks, faulty equipment and other safety hazards to a supervisor.
- Unloaded cartons from pallets and filled storage racks with cartons.
- Removed plastic and straps from pallets to facilitate unloading.
- Moved pallets of merchandise using electric forklifts and electric pallets.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags.
- Organized and secured stored materials and parts in designated area.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Checked accuracy of merchandise signs.
- Inspected packed waste for signs of hazardous materials.
- Stacked merchandise on both partial and full pallets and removed empty pallets from sales floor.
- Monitored the area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating forklift, sweeper and baler.
- Handled multiple tasks simultaneously to maximize work efficiency.
- Loaded, transported and stacked materials.
- Examined shipments for quality and accuracy.
- Placed overstocked items in temporary storage.
- Located proper slots on storage racks and set pallets in place with forklift.
- Changed out forklift batteries and connected batteries to a battery charger.
- Created drop list of merchandise for placement in aisles.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas.
- Inspected items for damage and performed temperature and quality checks.
- Maintained a neat and clean working area at all times.
- Inspected product load for accuracy and safely transported it around the warehouse.
- Manually counted the number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.
Education
Diesal Driving Academy
Shreveport, United StatesHigh School Diploma -
Northwood High School
Shreveport, LA05.2017
Skills
- Certified Forklift Operator Extremely quick learner
- Can operator reach truck, order selector, sit down lift, Deadline-driven
- And electric pallet jacks Mathematical aptitude
- OSHA standards Hard working and self-motivated
- Quality insurance Strong verbal communication
- Quality inspection Extremely organized
- Material handling Data management
- Packing and scanning
- Shipping and receiving expert
- Efficient data entry
- Lifts up to 100 pounds
- Data entry
- Data management
- Drivers
- Equipment maintenance
- Forklift
- Forklifts
- Forklift Operator
- Hand trucks
- Inspection
- Insurance
- Inventory
- Materials
- Mechanic
- Neat
- Personnel
- Quality
- Quick learner
- Receiving
- Safety
- Sales
- Scanning
- Self-motivated
- Shipping
- Supervisor
- Verbal communication
Certification
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
CDL A OTR Driver
Melton Truck Lines
02.2023 - 05.2024
Material Handler
McElroy Metal
09.2019 - 01.2023
Forklift Operator
Lowes Home Improvment
02.2017 - 08.2019
Diesal Driving Academy
High School Diploma -
Northwood High School
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