SHAWN KNIGHT
Laplace,LA
Summary
Results-driven Warehouse Lead and Certified Forklift Operator with over 25 years of experience in manufacturing and distribution. A loyal and dedicated professional with a 22-year tenure at a single major food production facility. Expert in supervising packaging departments, managing high-volume inventory, and maintaining flawless safety records. Proven ability to lead teams through high-pressure production cycles and facility transitions.
Experienced in managing high-value inventory within fast-paced distribution environments, ensuring compliance with safety standards and inventory tracking procedures. Promoted to Lead Person in the Packaging Department, overseeing production lines and optimizing workflow to meet quality and speed quotas. Demonstrated reliability and leadership through significant challenges, including corporate acquisitions and natural disasters, while maintaining operational efficiency. Proven ability to operate various material handling equipment and perform equipment maintenance to minimize downtime.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
St. Rose, USA
07.2022 - 08.2025
- Managed the safe and efficient movement of high-value inventory in a fast-paced distribution center.
- Operated forklifts to load/unload freight, stage orders for delivery, and organize warehouse racking.
- Maintained 100% compliance with safety standards and company inventory tracking procedures.
- Reason for leaving: Facility closure and relocation.
Packaging Department Lead / Forklift Operator
Zapp's Potato Chips (UTZ Quality Foods, Inc.)
Gramercy, USA
10.2000 - 06.2022
- Promoted from Temp to Permanent Staff within 9 months based on performance and reliability.
- Department Leadership: Served as the Lead Person for the Packaging Department, supervising staff and ensuring all production lines met quality and speed quotas.
- Material Handling: Expertly operated forklifts to supply the packaging floor with raw materials and transport finished goods to the warehouse for shipping.
- Equipment Oversight: Monitored packaging machinery for efficiency and performed basic troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
- Reliability: Provided stable leadership for over two decades through corporate acquisitions and natural disasters (Hurricane Ida).
- Reason for leaving: Facility closure due to Hurricane Ida impact and out-of-state relocation.
Skills
- Production Scheduling
- Workflow Optimization
- Sit-down/Stand-up Forklift
- Pallet Jacks
- Industrial Packaging Machinery
- Shipping & Receiving
- Order Picking
- Palletizing
- Inventory Control
- OSHA Compliance
- Equipment Maintenance
- Warehouse Safety Protocols
- Production Reporting
- Inventory Management Systems
- Safety Inspections
- Team Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Punctuality
- Heavy Lifting
References
- UTZ Quality Foods, Inc. (Gramercy), 225-869-9797
- Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (St. Rose), 844-749-7226
Education And Skills
Forklift Operator Certification (Current), Production Reporting, Inventory Management Systems, Safety Inspections, Team Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Punctuality, Heavy Lifting
Core Competencies
Lead Person (Packaging), Production Scheduling, Workflow Optimization, Sit-down/Stand-up Forklift, Pallet Jacks, Industrial Packaging Machinery, Shipping & Receiving, Order Picking, Palletizing, Inventory Control, OSHA Compliance, Equipment Maintenance, Warehouse Safety Protocols
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
07.2022 - 08.2025
Packaging Department Lead / Forklift Operator
Zapp's Potato Chips (UTZ Quality Foods, Inc.)
10.2000 - 06.2022