Sumer Ellis
Gurdon,AR
Summary
Dedicated Forklift Operator experienced in materials handling and warehouse operations. Achieved operational efficiency through effective team management and rigorous inventory oversight. Focused on maintaining safety standards and accuracy while optimizing loading and unloading processes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Vape Shop Manager
Vapor eyes llc
Gurdon, AR
08.2025 - Current
- Managed Vapor Eyes retail floor operations and daily shop workflow.
- Managed 2 employees, oversaw inventory, ordering, and scheduling to ensure efficient daily operations.
- Supervised customer service for vape product inquiries and purchase support, enhancing customer experience.
- Controlled inventory levels, stock replenishment, and merchandise organization.
- Trained staff on store policies, sales steps, and product knowledge.
- Enforced age verification and compliance for regulated vapor sales.
- Coordinated vendor orders, deliveries, and incoming product checks.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly to ensure adherence to company standards. and provided feedback and guidance as necessary.
- Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally to enhance satisfaction and loyalty.
Forklift Operator/Material Handler
HOSSTESS
Arkadelphia, AR
02.2025 - 08.2025
- Pulled finished product off production line, wrapped, and loaded onto trucks for shipment, ensuring timely deliveries.
- Load and unload trailers with pallets for shipping and receiving at Hostess facilities
- Loaded and unloaded trailers with pallets, facilitating efficient shipping and receiving at Hostess facilities.
- Transport ingredients and packaging supplies to production lines
- Inspect forklifts before shifts and report safety concerns to supervisors
- Stack pallets neatly in storage zones and dock areas
- Verify product labels and codes during material handling
- Loaded pallets onto trailers at loading dock for shipment.
- Transported freight, stock, and materials between storage, production areas, and loading docks.
- Maneuvered forklift around loaded pallets, boxes, and materials, maintaining safe and effective material handling.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
Forklift Operator
Siplast/first employment
Arkadelphia, AR
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Loaded finished product for shipping and unloaded raw materials for receiving, maintaining smooth warehouse operations
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Followed safety procedures while handling heavy construction materials.
- Facilitated shipment process by loading pallets onto trailers onto trailers for shipment.
- Moved freight to designated storage locations, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Supplied production lines with raw materials and empty pallets.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Verified pallet labels against shipment documents in warehouse storage areas.
- Maintained clean work areas around Siplast loading docks and storage zones.
- Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Observed warehouse aisles to prevent accidents and ensure smooth operations to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Lily of the Desert Nutraceuticals
Lewisville, TX
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Operated sit-down forklift to gather materials for production line, wrap finished product, and store in proper areas, ensuring inventory accuracy.
- Loaded raw materials into production lines at Lily of the Desert Nutraceuticals to facilitate manufacturing processes.
- Moved pallets with pallet jack and forklift equipment to optimize warehouse organization.
- Received, inspected, and staged inbound shipments in warehouse areas.
- Supplied packaging and production teams with essential components to maintain workflow.
- Organized finished goods systematically for efficient storage and timely outbound distribution.
- Supplied packaging and production teams with needed components.
- Maintained cleanliness of aisles, racks, and receiving areas daily to promote safety.
- Managed work area cleanliness by following company guidelines for organization.
- Report any malfunctions or damages of material handling equipment promptly.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks efficiently using appropriate material handling equipment for effective logistics.
- Performed regular cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory records.
Material Handler/Forklift Operator
EMLS, Inc
Denton, TX
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Worked in receiving by unloading trucks and processing incoming product, then operated a flexi lift to store product efficiently in the warehouse
- Received and distributed incoming materials to designated areas.
- Verified lot numbers and material labels for inventory accuracy.
- Inspected materials for any damages or defects upon receipt.
- Followed GMP, safety, and sanitation standards throughout warehouse work.
- Maintained clean aisles, racks, and receiving areas daily.
- Managed work area cleanliness by following company guidelines for organization.
Forklift Operator
A&W
Sanger, TX
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Inspected forklift equipment and reported maintenance needs to supervisors.
- Followed safety procedures while handling heavy construction materials.
- Verified pallet labels against shipment documents in warehouse storage areas.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for timely shipment. onto trailers for shipment.
- Built part kits for Peterbilt and loaded finished kits, supporting production and shipping schedules
Shift Leader
Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores
Sanger, TX
06.2018 - 04.2021
- Managed overnight shift at restaurant, overseeing team of 8+ employees.
- Supervised store shifts at travel stops, supporting frontline team members and guests.
- Managed cash handling, register balances, and point-of-sale transactions.
- Directed customer service across fuel, convenience, and food service areas.
Day Laborer
labor ready
01.2012 - 07.2017
- Led production line and operated machinery at Buddy's Plant Plus, facilitating efficient workflow and timely production
- Performed a range of duties including livestock work, demonstrating adaptability across multiple job functions
- Loaded and unloaded materials for Labor Ready jobsite assignments.
- Cleaned work areas and removed debris for Labor Ready crews.
- Moved supplies between trucks, warehouses, and client locations.
DSP 2
san angelo state supported living center
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Cared for people with intellectual disabilities. Assisted with everyday activities to enhance daily living skills and took them on outings
- Supported residents with daily living tasks and personal care routines at state supported living center.
- Monitored resident safety and reported changes in behavior, health, or needs.
- Assisted with meal service, feeding support, and kitchen cleanup procedures.
Cook
travel centers of america
Prescott, AR
08.2010 - 03.2012
- Maintained high standards of food safety and cleanliness while preparing, cooking, and cleaning food stations.
- Prepared hot meals for travelers in busy TravelCenters of America kitchens.
- Operated grills, fryers, and ovens for made-to-order breakfast and dinner items.
- Followed food safety and sanitation procedures in a high-volume service environment.
Education
High school diploma or GED -
Arkansas adult education
Arkadelphia, AR 04.2009 - 06.2009
Skills
- Retail operations
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Inventory management
- Vendor relations
- Logistics service
- Shift management
- Staff scheduling
- Team management
- Team leadership
- Management
- Restaurant management
- Kitchen management
- Cooking
- Food safety
- Workspace cleanliness
- Organized workspace
- FIFO
- Stock rotation
- Order picking
- Delivery experience
- Warehouse experience
- Forklift
- Cherry picker
- Shipping & receiving
- RF Scanner
- Spreadsheets
- Computer skills
- Computer operation
- Typing
- Greeting customers
- Guest services
- Charbroilers
- Fryers
- Flat-top griddles
- Grilling
- Administrative experience
- Cash management
- RF Scanner
- Kitchen management
- Shipping & receiving
- Administrative experience
- Cash management
Personal Information
- Driving License: Driver's License
- Availability: Anywhere
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Visa Status: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
Forklift Certification, Driver's License, Non-CDL Class C
Timeline
Vape Shop Manager
Vapor eyes llc
08.2025 - Current
Forklift Operator/Material Handler
HOSSTESS
02.2025 - 08.2025
Forklift Operator
Siplast/first employment
07.2024 - 01.2025
Material Handler/Forklift Operator
Lily of the Desert Nutraceuticals
09.2023 - 03.2024
Material Handler/Forklift Operator
EMLS, Inc
09.2022 - 07.2023
Forklift Operator
A&W
05.2021 - 08.2022
Shift Leader
Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores
06.2018 - 04.2021
DSP 2
san angelo state supported living center
01.2014 - 12.2014
Day Laborer
labor ready
01.2012 - 07.2017
Cook
travel centers of america
08.2010 - 03.2012
High school diploma or GED -
Arkansas adult education
04.2009 - 06.2009