Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Talvin Eleam

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

Professional operator with strong experience in material handling and warehouse operations. Skilled in safely maneuvering forklifts, managing inventory, and loading/unloading goods. Reliable team collaborator focused on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Recognized for attention to safety protocols and effective communication skills.

Logistics professional with hands-on experience in forklift operation, emphasizing precision and safety. Known for teamwork and reliability, adapting to shifting priorities. Skilled in inventory management and operating heavy machinery, bringing dependable and results-focused approach.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Forklift Operator/High Reach Forklift Operator

Onin Staffing
11.2024 - Current
  • Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
  • Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.

Tractor trailer driver

Southern Refrigeration Transportation / Covenant Transport
12.2023 - 10.2024
  • Over the road driving
  • Verified count and condition of products loaded and unloaded to prepare reports on shortages, overages and damages.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends, regulations, and best practices for tractor trailer operations.
  • Maintained complete records of truck maintenance, delivery schedules, customer issues and location notes to inform management of delivery operations.

FedEx Ground package handler

Fedex ground
11.2022 - 12.2023
  • Unloading
  • Ensured timely deliveries by loading and unloading trucks with precision and speed.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in shift assignments as needed, working weekends or overtime hours when required for operational support or peak periods.
  • Reduced damage claims by carefully handling fragile items and adhering to company guidelines for safe package handling.

Highlift operator / forklift operator /epj operator/ material handler / machine operator

Zobele Group
09.2020 - 10.2022
  • Work ethic is at a all time high
  • Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
  • Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.

High Lift Operator / forklift operator

Monroe Warehouse River barge
06.2015 - 08.2020
  • Supported cross-training initiatives, providing guidance and instruction on proper high lift operation techniques to new hires.
  • Facilitated seamless shift transitions, effectively communicating essential information about ongoing tasks involving the use of high lifts to incoming operators.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflows while operating high lift machinery for various tasks.

Education

12 -

Neville High School
Monroe, La
05-1998

Skills

  • RF Scanner
  • Materials Handling
  • Order Picker
  • Warehouse Experience
  • Pallet Jack
  • Shipping & Receiving
  • Reach Truck
  • Forklift
  • Order Picking
  • Experience tractor trailer operator
  • Driving
  • Commercial driving
  • Truck driving
  • Tractor-trailer
  • Tanker
  • Manual transmission
  • Flatbed
  • Materials handling
  • Distribution center
  • RF scanner
  • Cherry picker
  • Communication skills
  • Computer skills
  • Leadership
  • Pallet jack
  • Shipping & receiving
  • Order picker
  • Customer service
  • Organizational skills
  • Time management
  • Forklift operation
  • Forklift operator certification
  • Loading and unloading
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Team player
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Order picking
  • Palletizing
  • Safe driver
  • OSHA compliance

Certification

  • Pallet Jack Certification
  • Air Brake Endorsement
  • CDL C

Timeline

Forklift Operator/High Reach Forklift Operator

Onin Staffing
11.2024 - Current

Tractor trailer driver

Southern Refrigeration Transportation / Covenant Transport
12.2023 - 10.2024

FedEx Ground package handler

Fedex ground
11.2022 - 12.2023

Highlift operator / forklift operator /epj operator/ material handler / machine operator

Zobele Group
09.2020 - 10.2022

High Lift Operator / forklift operator

Monroe Warehouse River barge
06.2015 - 08.2020

12 -

Neville High School
Talvin Eleam