Rodney Gibson
Gainesville,GA
Summary
Highly skilled Forklift Operator with background in warehouse operations, inventory management, and safety compliance. Strong ability to operate heavy machinery while prioritizing efficiency and adhering to safety protocols. Demonstrated leadership skills with focus on team collaboration and process improvements. Proven track record of contributing to company goals through diligent work ethic and adaptability.
Overview
1
1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Lawn Care Technician
Self-employeed
Gainesville, Georgia
08.2024 - Current
- Perform residential and commercial lawn maintenance, including mowing, edging, trimming and cleanup
- Provide reliable high-quality service to maintain repeat customers.
- Manage client scheduling service routes and customer communication
Forklift Operator
Cargill
Gainesville, GA
12.2022 - 08.2024
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within the warehouse safely.
- Conducted regular inspections of forklift equipment for safety compliance.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks to ensure timely dispatch and receipt of shipments.
- Assisted in loading and unloading shipments from delivery trucks efficiently.
- Maintained online inventory system and organized skids to optimize storage space.
Forklift Operator/Warehouse
Daikin/ Hire Dynamic Temp Agency
Jefferson, GA
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Operated sit-down forklift to transport materials safely within warehouse.
- Used RF scanners to locate product, loaded and unloaded trucks to ensure timely shipments.
- Moved product throughout warehouse, stored in bulk on racks for efficient access.
Forklift Operator
Cottrell Trailers
Gainesville, GA
02.2010 - 09.2021
- Operated forklift, loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products and materials..
- Loaded and unloaded products daily, organizing them in designated bays based on report specifications.
- Created efficient work methods to streamline operations and improve workflow.
- Turret operator
- Completed production report turn-in sheet at end of each day, ensuring accurate documentation.
Forklift Operator/Material Handler
GINKO SYSTEMS
Pendergrass, GA
06.2005 - 05.2010
- Operated lawn maintenance equipment to ensure optimal care and appearance of landscaped areas.
- Installed and maintained landscaped areas, performing tasks such as installing and cleaning gutters, cutting grass and trimming hedges.
- Maintained lawns through regular watering and fertilization, promoting healthy growth and vibrant appearance.
- Operated , hedge clippers, lawnmowers, trimmers.
Forklift Operator
Advantage Solutions
Pendergrass, GA
06.2000 - 05.2005
- Picked product and operated slip lift for efficient material handling.
- Operated standing lift to transport product within warehouse.
- Loaded and unloaded product to ensure timely inventory management.
- Scan product, place product in proper location.
- Trained team members on work ethic and job responsibilities in a supportive environment.
Education
GENERAL STUDIES (GED) - Upper secondary education
TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM OF GEORGIA
GEORGIA12-1997
Skills
- Forklift
- Specialized forklift operation
- Order Picker
- RF Scanner
- Load & unload
- Shipping & receiving
- Truck loading and unloading
- Receiving shipments
- Warehouse experience
- Materials handling
- Material handling operation
- Warehouse safety compliance
- Safety practices
- Safety compliance
- Pallet jack
- Turret truck operation
- Reach truck
- Overhead cranes
- Crane operation
- Driving
- Manufacturing
- Packaging
- Mechanical knowledge
- Basic math
- Teamwork
- Order picking
- Teamwork
Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Certification
- Scissor Lift Certification
Timeline
Owner/Lawn Care Technician
Self-employeed
08.2024 - Current
Forklift Operator
Cargill
12.2022 - 08.2024
Forklift Operator/Warehouse
Daikin/ Hire Dynamic Temp Agency
10.2021 - 12.2022
Forklift Operator
Cottrell Trailers
02.2010 - 09.2021
Forklift Operator/Material Handler
GINKO SYSTEMS
06.2005 - 05.2010
Forklift Operator
Advantage Solutions
06.2000 - 05.2005
GENERAL STUDIES (GED) - Upper secondary education
TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM OF GEORGIA