Rashid Lathon
MEMPHIS,TN
Summary
Proven expertise in equipment operation and maintenance, honed at Caterpillar Logistics, enhances warehouse efficiency and safety. Excelled in fostering team collaboration and morale, significantly boosting productivity. Mastery in heavy machinery operation and exceptional customer relations skills stand out, ensuring seamless operations and client satisfaction.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Platform Worker
Greyhound Bus Terminal
08.2013 - 02.2023
- Cleaned and straightened work areas to maximize productivity and safety.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Improved team morale and productivity through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
- Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
- Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Broke down boxes and cartons, disposing of refuse in proper cardboard receptacles.
- Provided exceptional support to colleagues by sharing knowledge, offering assistance, and fostering teamwork.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Caterpillar Logistics
08.2010 - 02.2013
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Collaborated with other warehouse team members, ensuring smooth workflow through effective communication during forklift operations.
- Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
- Kept up-to-date on company policies and procedures relating to forklift operations through continuous training sessions and self-directed learning.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Participated in regular safety meetings, staying up-to-date on best practices in regards to safe and efficient operation of a warehouse forklift.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
- Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Nike Warehouse
04.2008 - 01.2010
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
- 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.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
Education
Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MSHigh School Diploma -
Oakhaven High School
Memphis, TN05-1997
Skills
- Cleaning
- Customer Service
- Restocking skills
- Customer Relations
- Equipment Operation
- Loading and unloading procedures
- Work Site Maintenance
- Truck unloading
- Heavy Machinery Operation
Timeline
Platform Worker
Greyhound Bus Terminal
08.2013 - 02.2023
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Caterpillar Logistics
08.2010 - 02.2013
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Nike Warehouse
04.2008 - 01.2010
Mississippi Valley State University
High School Diploma -
Oakhaven High School
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