Raekwon Barger
Middleburg,FL
Summary
Proven Warehouse Forklift Operator at Dollar General Distribution Center, I excel in safe forklift operation and inventory management, demonstrating a strong work ethic and exceptional team collaboration. Skilled in both customer service and technical support, I effectively enhance workplace efficiency and safety, ensuring optimal operational flow.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Dollar General Distribution Center
Blair, NE
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Operated forklift to transport goods throughout warehouse.
- Assisted with shipping and receiving activities as needed.
- Handled maintenance tasks on equipment by checking fuel, lubricants, oil, antifreeze, tires and general condition.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
- Accurately measured and recorded product weight, dimensions or other production data for use in tag and label creation.
- Located, pulled and prepared orders.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Loaded or unloaded shipments on trucks.
- Moved levers or controls of lifting devices to load, unload or stack material.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
Lawn Care Technician
Bug Out Service Of Florida
Jacksonville, FL
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Inspected properties for weeds, pests, diseases, and other issues that could affect the health of grass or plants.
- Checked equipment for safety before use.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding services offered.
- Adhered to safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
- Stored all chemicals safely in accordance with company policy.
- Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
- Responded quickly to customer inquiries and concerns to drive customer satisfaction and maximize retention.
- Identified and diagnosed insect, weed and fungus conditions and pest-prone areas.
- Prepared accurate quotes based on skilled lawn measurements and calculations of chemical requirements.
- Relayed new customer opportunities to management to follow up with sales.
- Mixed and sprayed or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides using hand or automatic dispensers.
Line Cook
Mr. Chubby
Fleming, FL
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Prepared orders per POS
- Utilize fryer, grill, cold bar, freezer, etc.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.
- Cleaned cooking and refrigeration equipment to sanitize and prevent food-borne illness.
- Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.
- Answered customer inquiries and provided accurate information regarding products and services.
- Provided excellent customer service to resolve customer complaints in a timely manner.
Tire Technician
Discount Tire
Fleming, FL
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Well I enjoyed working at discount tire but it wasn’t also for me it was an job for me to do before I was leaving for college
- I was responsible for Installing Tires, Rotate and balance as well
- Clean shop, greet customers.
- Inspected tires for defects and wear, measured tread depth and determined need for replacement.
- Replaced worn tires with new ones of the same size and type.
- Balanced wheels using electronic machines to ensure even tire wear.
- Recorded information about each service performed in company database.
- Cleaned and maintained tire service bays to keep work areas.
- Delivered customer service by answering questions and explaining tire installation process.
Student Teacher
Henderson Haven
Orange Park, FL
03.2020 - 03.2021
- I was responsible for assisting behavioral kids with disabilities
- I assist with homework, study guides, transportation, snacks, etc.
- Mentored and tutored students in a variety of educational topics.
- Integrated hands-on activities into instruction whenever possible.
- Followed school schedules and policies to promote safety and learning.
- Conducted one-on-one counseling sessions with patients and families.
- Advised clinical staff regarding appropriate interventions for behavioral issues.
- Observed patients' behaviors during recreational activities and outings.
- Mentored new Behavioral Health Technicians on best practices when interacting with clients and patients.
- Organized daily activities such as arts and crafts, games, music therapy., that promote healthy coping skills.
- Provided emotional support to clients and patients dealing with difficult situations.
- Responded promptly to any emergency situations that may arise within the facility.
- Documented behavioral incidents to keep accurate records.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Graceland University
Lamoni, IA12.2025
High School Diploma -
Ridgeview High School
Orange Park, FL05.2021
Skills
- Customer Services
- Strong Work Ethic
- Responsible and Punctual
- Heavy Lifting
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Team Collaboration
- Physically Fit
- Experience with Children
- Tire Service
- Automotive Repair
- Alignment
- Customer service (2 years)
- Microsoft Word (5 years)
- Certifications and Licenses
- BLS Certification
- Certified in 10-Key
- Word Processing
- Administrative Support Specialist
- Mail Handling
- Technical Support
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Data Entry
- Data Processing
- Pallet building
- Safe forklift operation
- Truck loading and unloading
- Forklift operation
- Problem-solving
- Inventory management
- Warehouse safety
- Team collaboration
- Pallet jack operation
- Receiving procedures
- Verbal and written communication
- Shipment receiving
- Pallet consolidation
- Safety protocols
- Storage procedures
- Materials handling
- Warehouse organization
- Order pulling and preparation
- First aid training
- Safe lifting techniques
- Stock control
- Goods packaging
- Shipping and receiving
- Loading dock procedures
- High rack storage
- Order picking
Education and Training
Orange Park, FL,true
Contact
Atlantic, IA 50022
Timeline
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Dollar General Distribution Center
06.2023 - 12.2024
Lawn Care Technician
Bug Out Service Of Florida
11.2022 - 04.2023
Line Cook
Mr. Chubby
07.2022 - 10.2022
Tire Technician
Discount Tire
03.2021 - 05.2021
Student Teacher
Henderson Haven
03.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Graceland University
High School Diploma -
Ridgeview High School