Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Sports
Hobbies
Timeline
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Trevor Reid

Trevor Reid

Urbana,IL

Summary

Highly experienced Forklift Operator known for exemplary team-building and project oversight skills. Gifted at working with all types of personalities. Performance history of developing strong collaborative relationships and delivering impressive results. Focused warehouse and retail worker with a proven record of outperforming sales objectives, exceeding service standards and outpacing performance goals. Solid industry background with in-depth knowledge of related practices and market fluctuations. Motivated, team-oriented and enthusiastic about using skills to boost sales and support company success with efficiency.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Package Handler

FedEx
Champaign, United States
07.2021 - 03.2022
    • Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
    • Assembled, sealed and loaded packages into correct trucks.
    • Removed jams and unblocked conveyor system to maintain flow of goods.
    • Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
    • Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
    • Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
    • Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
    • Removed debris and hazardous materials from packing area to avoid contamination.
    • Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed.
    • Handled inventory control and cycle counting procedures.

Forklift Operator

Plastipak
Champaign, IL
09.2020 - 05.2021
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using mirrors, brakes, and honking for nearby coworkers.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Boosted team performance by moving materials with forklifts and other attachments such as clamp or push pull.
  • Verified functionality of forklifts through performance of preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.
  • Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
  • Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of inventory on hand.
  • Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns or delays.
  • Removed debris and waste materials from machinery to reduce possibility of clogs and malfunctions.

Sales Associate

Huck's Gas Station
Farmer City, IL
07.2020 - 08.2020
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
  • Maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability.

Bagger/Loader/Production Forklift Operator

EZFLOW Infiltrator
Monticello, IL
04.2020 - 07.2020
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
  • Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
  • Wrapped septic piping through Wulftecs to prepare for shipping.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using skill and technique.
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Manually counted Number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.
  • Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
  • Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of inventory on hand.
  • Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
  • Removed debris and waste materials from machinery to reduce possibility of clogs and malfunctions.
  • Used equipment such as gloves, zip-ties, and pipe cutters to process septic piping while supporting recycling efforts.

Bagger/Forklift Operator

Remington Seeds
Farmer City, IL
09.2018 - 03.2020
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
  • Received pallets and seed boxes by lifting and moving from trailers while operating fork trucks efficiently and safely.
  • Packed items into appropriate containers/bags for shipment.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Boosted team performance by moving materials with forklifts and other equipment.
  • Manually counted Number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.
  • Verified functionality of forklifts through performance of preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.
  • Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
  • Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
  • Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of inventory on hand.
  • Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns or delays.
  • Removed debris and waste materials from machinery to reduce possibility of clogs and malfunctions.
  • Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
  • Completed inventory cycle counts and documented all information in data sheets to give operations lead or desk assistants .
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas with awareness and maneuverability.

Overnight Grocery Clerk

Meijer
Champaign, IL
02.2017 - 07.2017
  • Removed all boxes and related trash from sales floor and processed through compactors.
  • Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
  • Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
  • Inspected floor displays, noted missing items and immediately replenished merchandise.
  • Checked aisles for spills to complete quick clean-up.
  • Performed light housekeeping and cleaning by discarding trash and cardboard and sweeping and mopping floors.
  • Delivered assistance and service by carrying packages and bags and securing customer purchases in vehicles.

Education

High School Diploma -

Blue Ridge High School
Farmer City, IL
08.2014 - 05.2017

Skills

  • Policy and Procedure Adherence
  • Sales Goal Attainment
  • Stockroom Upkeep
  • Cash Handling
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Inventory Control Procedures
  • Customer Service
  • Credit and Cash Transactions
  • Stockroom Organizing

Certification

  • Certified Forklift Operator, Remington Seeds (2018-2020), Plastipak - 2020-2021
  • Basset and low grade Food Handlers certificate, Huck's (2020)

Sports

  • Basketball
  • Paintball
  • Track
  • Boxing
  • Football
  • Skateboarding
  • BMX

Hobbies

  • Video Games
  • Spending time with the family
  • Cooking
  • Setting Goals

Timeline

Package Handler

FedEx
07.2021 - 03.2022

Forklift Operator

Plastipak
09.2020 - 05.2021

Sales Associate

Huck's Gas Station
07.2020 - 08.2020

Bagger/Loader/Production Forklift Operator

EZFLOW Infiltrator
04.2020 - 07.2020

Bagger/Forklift Operator

Remington Seeds
09.2018 - 03.2020

Overnight Grocery Clerk

Meijer
02.2017 - 07.2017

High School Diploma -

Blue Ridge High School
08.2014 - 05.2017
Trevor Reid