Russell Thaxton
Summary
I have a varied amount of experience in a number of fields throughout my life. I am a fast learner and highly motivated to enter into a long term employment situation that offers me a chance to be a productive member of a team. I enjoy working hard and am personable with a variety of people. I can take constructive criticism and direction from co-workers without grudge or complaint.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Mirs Budds Foods
07.2021 - 01.2023
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- 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.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined ares.
- Verified functionality of forklifts through performance of preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
- Turned in paperwork outlining orders for inspection before loading, marking load tickets for out of stock items, withholding or completing orders as necessary and inspecting trucks before departure.
- Transported stowed product inventory to various locations throughout unit, labeling and replenishing inventory items, making boxes and loading and unloading trailers to keep stock in proper condition.
- Drove carts, dollies, hand trucks, mobile power-propelled trucks and other moving equipment to move large quantities of merchandise.
- Manually counted Number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
Sous Chef
Freida's Taqueria And Grill
05.2011 - 07.2013
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met.
- Coordinated with vendors to order supplies and maintain high quality standards.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
Admissions Coordinator
Maple Leaf Farm
10.2007 - 04.2011
- Confirmed all insurance benefits met standards of admissions as dictated by policy.
- Managed admissions processes for incoming students, promptly collecting and processing necessary documents.
- Collaborated with admissions team to develop and implement strategies to improve admissions process.
- Assisted in patient admission process based on federal and state laws.
- Completed preliminary paperwork for incoming and outgoing patients.
- Reviewed applications and transcripts to verify student eligibility and compliance with admissions criteria.
Education
Associate of Arts - Substance Abuse Treatment And Social Work
Camden County College
Blackwood, NJ06.1997
High School Diploma -
Haddonfield Memorial High School
Haddonfield, NJ06.1993
Skills
- Cardboard Baling
- Truck Loading and Unloading
- Materials Handling
- Shipment Receiving
- Safety Protocols
- Loading Dock Procedures
- Warehouse Organization
- Storage Procedures
- Forklift Operation
- Inventory Management
- Heavy Lifting
- Adherence to Procedures
- Order Picking
- Organizational Skills
- Stock Control
- Material Handling
- Warehouse Safety
- Workplace Cleanliness
- First Aid Training
- Barcode Scanning
- Computer Literacy
- Shipping and Receiving
- Loading and Unloading
- Conflict Resolution
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- OSHA Compliance
- Safety Awareness
- Safe Driver
- Problem-Solving
- Forklift Operator Certification
Timeline
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Mirs Budds Foods
07.2021 - 01.2023
Sous Chef
Freida's Taqueria And Grill
05.2011 - 07.2013
Admissions Coordinator
Maple Leaf Farm
10.2007 - 04.2011
Associate of Arts - Substance Abuse Treatment And Social Work
Camden County College
High School Diploma -
Haddonfield Memorial High School
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