Vashon Watson
Jonesboro,GA
Summary
Efficient professional in material handling and logistics, known for high productivity and ability to complete tasks quickly without compromising safety. Skilled in operating a variety of industrial trucks, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and tractors with precision. Possess specialized skills in inventory management, equipment maintenance, and safety protocols. Excel at teamwork, problem-solving, and time management, ensuring seamless operations in fast-paced environments. I am team player, I am a team leader, very hyper, fast learner, dependable.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Hanger
Value Village
Riverdale , GA
12.2024 - Current
- Hung donated clothing on hangers and placed on racks on sales floor.
Environmental Services Housekeeper
(Bms) Building maintenance service
Kennesaw, Georgia
02.2020 - Current
- Inspected all areas after completion of work to ensure that they were cleaned properly.
- Cleaned windows, glass partitions, and mirrors using soapy water or other cleaners.
- Exceeded facility standards regularly by working with detail-oriented approach.
- Checked inventory for required supplies and made lists for needed cleaning products.
- Helped prevent spread of infections by sanitizing surfaces, furniture and equipment.
- Monitored supply levels and requested new items to maintain completing daily cleaning tasks.
- Serviced, cleaned and restocked restrooms.
Sit-down Forklift Operator, Extended Epj,
Project Verte
McDonough, Georgia
12.2017 - 12.2019
- Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
- Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
Sit-down Forklift Operator, Extended Epj,
South Georgia pecan
Valdosta, Georgia
11.2012 - 09.2016
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Maintained yard appearance, keeping ground clean and clear.
- Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
Cook
Popeyes
Riverdale, GA
09.2004 - 04.2008
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
- Took inventory counts before and after shifts to complete food inventory or storage sheets.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
Education
GED -
Hearts To Nourish
Riverdale, GA08-2004
Skills
Sealing coating, crack filler, sit-down forklift operator, Extended Epj operator, cook, environmental services, moving furniture
- Reliable and consistent
- Construction
- Excellent work ethic
- Worksite safety
Timeline
Hanger
Value Village
12.2024 - Current
Environmental Services Housekeeper
(Bms) Building maintenance service
02.2020 - Current
Sit-down Forklift Operator, Extended Epj,
Project Verte
12.2017 - 12.2019
Sit-down Forklift Operator, Extended Epj,
South Georgia pecan
11.2012 - 09.2016
Cook
Popeyes
09.2004 - 04.2008
GED -
Hearts To Nourish