Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
OSHA 10
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Terence Broady

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Skilled Warehouse Forklift Operator and Crew Supervisor with a proven track record at Frito Lay, adept in inventory control and safety compliance. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork and communication skills, enhancing operational efficiency and workplace safety. Achieved a significant reduction in inventory discrepancies through meticulous attention to detail and rigorous quality control.

Versatile worker highly skilled in planning routes and transportation logistics to achieve strict delivery timeframes and maintain customer service and satisfaction benchmarks. In-depth knowledge of specialized transportation equipment.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Frito Lay
10.2022 - 06.2024

A forklift operator's job is to move goods and materials safely and efficiently using a forklift. They may also perform other warehouse duties, such as packaging and inventory control.

Responsibilities

  • Loading and unloading: Move goods onto and off of pallets, trailers, and other vehicles
  • Stacking and unstacking: Stack goods onto shelves and pallets in the correct storage locations
  • Moving materials: Move materials around a warehouse or facility using pallets and crates
  • Maintaining equipment: Perform regular maintenance and inspections to ensure the forklift is safe to use
  • Following procedures: Follow safety regulations and operating procedures, and keep accurate records
  • Completing forms: Complete forms and handle documentation
  • Packaging: Package shipments using plastic wrap and wooden pallets
  • Labeling: Label and sort incoming and outgoing shipments
  • Inventory control: Maintain accurate production records and reports of issues

Skills

  • Good hand-eye coordination and peripheral vision
  • Ability to read and understand packaging, shipping documents, and safety guidelines
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to lift heavy objects
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using skill and Technique.
  • 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.
  • Professional use of Pallet Jack
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Drove carts, dollies, hand trucks, mobile power-propelled trucks and other moving equipment to move large quantities of merchandise.
  • 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.
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.

Crew Supervisor

McDonald's
08.2017 - 01.2018

A crew supervisor in a fast food restaurant manages restaurant operations and food preparation during their shift. They are responsible for ensuring that the restaurant runs smoothly and that employees are trained properly.

Responsibilities

  • Staffing: Schedule employees based on staffing needs
  • Training: Ensure employees are trained in food handling, safety, and cash handling
  • Customer service: Address customer complaints and provide friendly service
  • Inventory: Prepare documentation for inventory reporting
  • Cash: Prepare documentation for cash reporting
  • Efficiency: Assist team members during busy periods
  • Opening and closing: May be responsible for opening and closing the restaurant
  • Safety: Ensure compliance with food health and safety requirements

Other duties May help resolve employee issues, May identify career advancement opportunities, May suggest process improvements, and May act as a knowledge resource for other team members.

  • Kept detailed records of daily progress to identify and correct areas needing improvement.
  • Adhered to company safety standards, Coast Guard rules and at-sea rescue procedures.
  • Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
  • Settled crew member disputes by addressing problems quickly and providing successful mediation.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Communicated effectively with upper management, team members, and customers to keep everyone informed.
  • Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
  • Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
  • Generated and analyzed weekly reports to track crew performance and identify areas of improvement.
  • Monitored operating machinery to assess progress, adjust settings, and maintain production speeds.
  • Set and oversaw weekly and special event menu plans.
  • Directed food preparation and cooking activities to meet health and safety standards.

Fast Food Cook

Checkers Rally's
03.2015 - 11.2015

A fast food assistant manager helps manage the day-to-day operations of a fast food restaurant. They are responsible for a variety of tasks, including:

  • Staffing: Recruiting, training, and developing employees
  • Customer service: Handling customer complaints and providing a great customer experience
  • Inventory: Monitoring inventory levels, ordering supplies, and ensuring efficient inventory management
  • Food safety: Ensuring food quality and presentation meet standards, and that the restaurant complies with food safety regulations
  • Scheduling: Preparing shift schedules and supporting payroll processing
  • Sales and budgeting: Monitoring sales data, analyzing trends, and identifying areas for improvement
  • Reporting: Writing reports on sales and customer service, and keeping records of costs and revenues
  • Training: Providing performance feedback and collaborating on professional development plans
  • Onboarding: Arranging for new employees to be properly onboarded, including scheduling training and ordering uniforms

Assistant managers should be familiar with restaurant operations, have a good understanding of customer service, and be able to work flexible hours. They should also be able to multitask, prioritize, and balance the needs of both employees and the restaurant.

  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.

Fast Food Cook

Popeyes Chicken
07.2008 - 01.2009

A fast food cook prepares and serves food and drinks, and maintains cleanliness in a fast food restaurant. They may also order supplies and arrange deliveries.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare food: Wash, cut, measure, and mix ingredients. Cook food to order or keep it warm until ordered. Follow recipes and instructions.
  • Operate equipment: Use grills, deep-fat fryers, microwaves, and other large-volume cooking equipment.
  • Maintain cleanliness: Clean cooking surfaces, utensils, and food preparation areas. Maintain health and safety standards.
  • Take orders: Take orders from customers, either in person or over the phone.
  • Serve food: Serve food and drinks to customers at counters, tables, or windows.
  • Order supplies: Order ingredients, supplies, and equipment.
  • Maintain inventory: Monitor inventory and restock as needed.
  • Provide customer service: Assess customer needs and evaluate customer satisfaction.

Skills Accuracy and speed, Ability to multitask, Ability to work as part of a team, Basic verbal and written communication skills, and Organizational skills.

  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.

Fast Food Production Cook

Steak N Shake
02.2007 - 03.2007
  • Observed food safety, proper cleaning and good hygiene practices to prevent food-borne illnesses.
  • Safely operated all kitchen equipment to avoid job injuries and mishaps.
  • Portioned out food and measured ingredients properly to prepare recipes.
  • Plated finished foods, added garnish for aesthetic purposes and handed plates to servers for distribution to customers.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Upheld optimal staff and customer protections by monitoring food handling, cleaning, and sanitation protocols.
  • Scrubbed grill on customer request due to food allergies to clean food residue and avoid issues with allergens.
  • Operated grills, fryers and ovens to cook food items.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Cleaned and sanitized work areas, utensils and equipment.

Education

No Degree - Culinary Arts

Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GA
03-2008

GED -

Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GA
05-2007

Skills

  • Stocking

  • Forklift operators can make the stocking process for a company more efficient by helping the company move goods from one area to another Understanding a warehouse's stocking procedures can help you successfully stock inventory for a company

  • Packing

  • A forklift operator may complete other warehouse tasks, like packing and labeling items for shipping Knowing how to package stock properly using materials like boxes, packing peanuts, bubble wrap and tape can help you perform your forklift operator duties

  • Loading and unloading

  • Using machinery like forklifts to load and unload stock from trucks is an essential skill for a forklift operator This process can include identifying potential hazards like loose loads, centering the weight of a forklift load as much as possible and remaining aware of the maximum load weight the forklift can handle

  • Pallet jack operation

  • Forklift operators can also use tools like pallet jacks to move small loads short distances The process for using a pallet jack can include positioning a load, using an electric or manual jack to lift the load onto the pallet jack and moving the load to the desired position

  • Forklift maintenance

  • Another helpful skill for forklift operators is the ability to maintain forklifts and other equipment on the job To perform forklift maintenance, you can inspect the forklift before you operate it, check its tire pressure and keep the forklift clean to prevent the buildup of materials like lint that can cause warehouse or construction site fires

  • Safety compliance

  • Knowledge and strict adherence to government and corporate safety rules can help you successfully carry out your duties as a forklift operator You can learn about remaining safe around industrial equipment by taking safety certification courses and paying attention during company training on forklifts and other equipment

  • Inventory control

  • Another common warehouse task for forklift operators is inventory control, which is checking stock levels in a warehouse Inventory control tasks can include organizing shipping invoices, preparing pallets for shipment and storing materials in an organized manner so you can find them later based on their identification number

  • Critical thinking

  • You can use critical-thinking skills to solve problems with inventory, stocking or late shipments and prepare for a changing set of circumstances in a warehouse environment When you're working on a construction site, critical thinking skills can help you improve efficiency while keeping the site safe Critical-thinking skills can also help you devise solutions for misplaced inventory or a mechanical failure in a machine

  • Patience

  • Loads for forklifts can be uneven, and the forklift's rear-wheel steering can compound this risk Forklift drivers can use patience to ensure a load is secure before moving it This can help increase efficiency and safety in a warehouse

  • Teaching

  • The ability to train others the procedures of working in a warehouse is a valuable asset to an employer You can use teaching skills to instruct new trainees or help current warehouse employees improve their career skills

  • Communication

  • In a job where you're routinely operating heavy equipment, communication is a vital skill that can help keep you and your coworkers safe Learning to communicate effectively in a warehouse environment can help you work better with a team to meet goals and deadlines

  • Flexibility

  • Working as a forklift operator can require you to adapt to changing circumstances Flexibility can help you keep a positive attitude while you work Flexibility can be an asset to forklift drivers working in construction, as work sites may need you to work a flexible schedule to meet construction deadlines

  • Attention to detail

  • When you're performing maintenance inspections of forklifts and other equipment at work, you can pay attention to detail to ensure all equipment is in working order Staying present while you work can help you notice immediately if anything is amiss with the operation of a forklift

  • Organization

  • Staying organized at work can help you stick to a tight schedule as a forklift operator, moving inventory for outgoing shipments and making space for incoming shipments in a warehouse Forklift operators in warehouses also have other duties beyond using a forklift Organization skills can help you perform these duties in a timely manner

  • Stress management

  • Forklift operators frequently work under pressure to handle a fast-paced work environment Stress management abilities can help you remain focused while you work and prioritize duties when needed It can also help you take directions from several people at once

  • Teamwork

  • Forklift operators work with a team of other warehouse employees to efficiently move inventory for a company Teamwork skills can help you collaborate with others to form solutions to problems or increase productivity in a warehouse

  • Order picking

  • Inventory transport

  • Information logs

  • Barcode scanning

  • OSHA training

  • Quality control

  • Data entry

  • Shipping and receiving

  • Warehouse safety

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 7 staff members.
  • Achieved Quota by completing inventory with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised team of 12 staff members.
  • Increased company market share by 25% in just 3 months.
  • Increased company savings by 5% through corporate consensus-building and cross-functional geographical team coordination and development.

Certification

  • Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Certification - OSHA.
  • Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME) - Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

OSHA 10

  • Safety hazardsOSHA 10 teaches workers about common safety and health hazards in the workplace
  • Employee rightsOSHA 10 teaches workers about their rights to work in a safe environment
  • Employer responsibilitiesOSHA 10 teaches workers about their employer's responsibilities for employee safety
  • Industry-specific topicsOSHA 10 offers courses for general industry, construction, and marine industries

What's the benefit?

  • OSHA 10 certification can help prevent injuries and keep workplaces safe and productive
  • OSHA 10 certification can be included on a resume
  • OSHA 10 certification is essential for businesses in industries like construction, manufacturing, healthcare, and warehousing

Timeline

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Frito Lay
10.2022 - 06.2024

Crew Supervisor

McDonald's
08.2017 - 01.2018

Fast Food Cook

Checkers Rally's
03.2015 - 11.2015

Fast Food Cook

Popeyes Chicken
07.2008 - 01.2009

Fast Food Production Cook

Steak N Shake
02.2007 - 03.2007

No Degree - Culinary Arts

Atlanta Technical College

GED -

Atlanta Technical College
Terence Broady