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
Fort Worth, TX
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
Chattanooga, TN
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
Monroe, LA
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
Garland, TX
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
Monroe, LA
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, La05-1998
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