Raekwon Taylor
Thomasville,NC
Summary
Proven Warehouse Associate with a track record of enhancing the efficiency of Ethnicraft USA's shipping processes. Expert in forklift operation and warehouse organization, I excel in problem-solving and team collaboration, significantly reducing product damage. My adeptness in materials handling and commitment to continuous improvement have consistently driven superior results.
Qualified warehouse forklift operator with several years moving goods between loading docks and storage areas. Expert at receiving shipments, preparing goods for shipping and organizing warehouses. Dedicated to quickly and carefully handling loads to complete tasks safely and on time. Clean safety record and excellent attendance.
Hands-on machine operator offering several years of experience working in manufacturing settings and operating machinery for production. Demonstrates mastery of complex mathematical concepts and gauging techniques to inspect parts and conduct measurements. Detailed individual proficient in cleaning and disassembling machines.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Ethnicraft USA
High Point, NC
11.2022 - 01.2025
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes
Distribution Associate
Mohawk Flooring
Thomasville, NC
07.2020 - 12.2021
- Received loads, checked merchandise and tagged with warehouse IDs
- Facilitated cross-training initiatives within the distribution center team to promote flexibility, adaptability, and enhanced skill sets among staff members
- Minimized product damage or loss through careful handling, appropriate packaging techniques, and adherence to storage guidelines
- Inspected merchandise for damage and discrepancies with documentation
- Prepared boxes, pallets and crates for outgoing shipments
- Prioritized and rearranged tasks to meet changing demands
- Maximized workforce productivity through effective communication of daily goals, priorities alignment, and performance feedback discussions among team members
Machine Operator
Design Master Displays
Thomasville, NC
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Unload finished products from machines onto conveyors or other transport systems.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Maintain records of completed work and production data including volume produced and time required for each task.
Education
High School Diploma - Ballet
Thomasville High School
Thomasville, NC06.2016
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Truck loading and unloading
- Warehouse organization
- Problem-solving
- Shipping and receiving
- Heavy lifting
- Materials handling
- Pallet jack operation
- Quality inspection
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Pallet building
- Forklift maintenance
- Basic math
- Lift equipment operation
- Forklift certified
- Pallet consolidation
- RF scanner
- Machine operation
- Quality assurance
Certification
- Forklift Safety and Inspector Certification, National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO)
- Powered Industrial Trucks Trainer Certification, National Safety Council (NSC)
- Material Handling Equipment Certification, Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA)
Timeline
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Ethnicraft USA
11.2022 - 01.2025
Distribution Associate
Mohawk Flooring
07.2020 - 12.2021
Machine Operator
Design Master Displays
01.2020 - 07.2021
High School Diploma - Ballet
Thomasville High School