Terrence Blands
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Productive Material Handler offering 25 years of demonstrated experience in warehouse operations. Committed to safety and cleanliness in the workplace. Eager to fulfill a new role of increased responsibility within a dynamic team. Forklift Operator trained in all aspects of shipment inspections and transportation. Versed in using scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS) to promote safe and on-time shipment and delivery. Skilled Forklift Driver adept at working quickly in fast-paced, demanding environments. Strong team player and problem-solver. Offering top communication and conflict resolution skills developed within warehousing. Forklift Operator, background in shipping and receiving software and documentation. Efficient Forklift Driver able to operate a wide range of warehouse equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Forklift Operator with broad background, including management, customer service and general warehouse experience. Well-versed in loading and transporting finish goods materials.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Tropic Supply
1001 Sawgrass Corporate Pkwy
06.2023 - 06.2026
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within warehouse efficiently.
- Conducted safety checks on equipment to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, maintaining organization in storage areas.
- Assisted with inventory management by tracking stock levels accurately.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Selected and packed orders accurately, ensuring timely dispatch to meet shipping deadlines.
- Reduced order processing time with the use of RF scanning equipment and inventory management software.
Project Manager
IMAX Marketing LLC.
120 Summit Pkwy Ste 108, AL
04.2023 - Current
- Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
- Oversaw high profile projects for by planning, designing, and scheduling phases.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Work with crews on different home sites. Rehabbing prop property.
Supervisor
MasTec Network Solutions
Lake Worth, FL
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Set overall vision and provided team leadership.
- Developed training, task and process guidelines and communicated clear and concise directions to employees.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Over see that all material distribute to tower crews was picked accurate.
- Schedule material pick-up.
- Performed daily inventory/cycle counts
- Operated several types of Forklift to load/unload and store inventory.
Supervisor
The Nature's Bounty Co.
Boca Raton, FL
06.1994 - 05.2020
- Moved pallets of merchandise using electric forklifts and electric pallets.
- Operated all loaders, hand trucks, forklifts and cranes in safe and efficient manner.
- Completed daily forklift safety checklists.
- Located proper slots on storage racks and set pallets in place with forklift.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas.
- Changed out forklift batteries and connected batteries to battery charger.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags.
- Inspected product load for accuracy and safely transported it around warehouse.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Handled multiple tasks simultaneously to maximize work efficiency.
- Created drop list of merchandise for placement in aisles.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Removed plastic and straps from pallets to facilitate unloading.
- Loaded, transported and stacked materials.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Unloaded trucks and rail cars and moved materials to staging area.
- Unloaded cartons from pallets and filled storage racks with cartons.
- Maintained neat and clean working area at all times.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
Education
High School Diploma -
North East High School
Ft. Lauderdale 1993
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Logging paperwork
- RFID tracking
- Order picking and processing
- Packing and scanning
- Materials handling
- Certified forklift operation Set down, Stand up reach, Electric pallet jack, Wire guided
- Materials transport
- Shipping and receiving
- Familiar with WMS
- Lifts up to 60 pounds
- Safe driver
- Warehouse operations
- Production reporting
- Efficient data entry
- Inventory Audit/ cycle counts
Accomplishments
- Oversaw operations for an on-site distribution center processing approximately 30 shipments per day.
- Maintained consistent and on-time deliveries at 95% all orders arriving on time.
- Lead the Ergonomics and Safety Committee teams of 10 years. 2yrs of no recordable injuries per OSHA guidelines.
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Tropic Supply
06.2023 - 06.2026
Project Manager
IMAX Marketing LLC.
04.2023 - Current
Supervisor
MasTec Network Solutions
05.2020 - 05.2021
Supervisor
The Nature's Bounty Co.
06.1994 - 05.2020
High School Diploma -
North East High School