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Vernon Parker

Lakeland,Florida

Summary

Highly dedicated and dependable Warehouse Worker with a stellar work ethic and experience as a Forklift Operator & Trainer. Competent forklift driver with 28+ years of experience driving side-standing, truck loader and front-facing counterbalance forklifts and 2+ years as a Trainer. Maintaining 100% safety rating while achieving 105% Pick-n-Pull output or higher are some of the areas of strengths I possess. OSHA Forklift Certification.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Forklift Operator/Trainer & Warehouse Learning Ambassador

Amazon Warehouse
04.2020 - Current
  • Responsible for onboarding, training, and mentoring new warehouse forklift drivers on pallet jacks, cherry pickers, and counterbalanced forklift trucks
  • Coordinated with Shipping Clerk and Receiving Clerk to dock trailers, unload shipments, and ship products by staging and loading trucks
  • Fulfilled company orders by using Pick-n-Pull system and computer to locate needed products, bring them down from racks, and assemble them into a crate
  • Sorted offloaded materials, packaged them onto secure pallets, lifted them onto racks, and documented their warehouse locations
  • Maintaining material handling equipment by noting and reporting any damage or malfunction and managing battery connections for the equipment in question
  • Attention to detail in reviewing bills of materials (BOMs) from incoming trucks
  • Identified a pattern of errors from a major supplier, leading to recovery of $128K in merchandise
  • Ranked #1 in load/unload efficiency out of 12 forklift operators while maintaining a perfect safety record
  • Manage an average of 20 pallets per hour, exceeding goal by 25%
  • Operate and supervise the use of forklifts and other machinery within 500,000-sq.-ft
  • Warehouse
  • Achieved a minimum of 105% Pick-n-Pull output during each shift
  • Maintained 100% warehouse safety record through 28 years of forklift driving
  • 25 on-site accolades for Safety Awareness and Training Standards

Maintenance Technician

Holiday Inn
03.2016 - 02.2020
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
  • Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
  • Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
  • Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
  • Contributed to a safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
  • Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
  • Enhanced safety measures by performing routine inspections and identifying potential hazards.
  • Improved reliability of electrical systems by conducting thorough inspections and updates.
  • Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
  • Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.

Janitor/Laundry Attendant

Fayetteville VA Medical Center
01.2013 - 02.2016
  • Followed procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures
  • Mixed water and detergents and acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications
  • Cleaned windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, or squeegees
  • Notified managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems
  • Serviced, cleaned, and supplied restrooms
  • Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming
  • Gathered and emptied trash
  • Dusted furniture, walls, machines, and equipment
  • Striped, sealed, finished, and polished floors
  • Ensured that all furnishings, hallways, vending areas, and storage rooms are well maintained
  • Conducted inventories to ensure adequate stock of supplies

Warehouse Worker

Dollar General
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Successfully worked in a fast-paced warehouse environment with team members to complete receiving and shipping orders
  • Handled routine picking, receiving, shipping and packing functions in accordance with established work processes
  • Conducted replenishment and cycle counts to ensure accurate inventory and consolidate products for maximum storage capacity in the warehouse
  • Investigated and corrected discrepancies for picking orders and put away orders using pallet manifest and RF system units
  • Operated material handling equipment as necessary
  • Lifted materials and boxes moving in and out of the department
  • Maintained operating equipment and work area and cleanliness of the warehouse
  • Operated order picker lifts to put away products and pick-up customer orders safely and accurately, meeting or exceeding weekly company production goals
  • Operated stand-up lift
  • Operated Dock loader forklift and Reach truck

Sales Supervisor

Ollies Bargain Outlet
01.2006 - 01.2010
  • Developed sales team through training, strategic planning, mentoring and helping staff members build relationships with existing clients
  • Drove efforts to maintain high levels of revenue growth by pushing up sells and promoting new products and selling new services to existing customers
  • Created sales teams' goals, objects and quotas for each territory and product line
  • Audited sales meetings to ensure sales representatives delivered exceptional customer services and met client's needs
  • Oversaw all compliance issues to ensure all staff members comply with policies, procedures and ethical guidelines

Lead Forklift Operator

Nordic Cold Storage
08.2006 - 09.2008
  • Successfully worked in a fast-paced warehouse environment with team members to complete receiving and shipping orders
  • Handled routine picking, receiving, shipping and packing functions in accordance with established work processes
  • Conducted replenishment and cycle counts to ensure accurate inventory and consolidates products for maximum storage capacity in the warehouse
  • Investigated and corrected discrepancies for picking orders and put away orders using pallet manifest and RF system unit
  • Operated material handling equipment as necessary
  • Lifted materials and boxes moving in and out of department
  • Maintained operating equipment and work area and cleanliness of the warehouse
  • Operated order picker lifts to put away products and pick-up customer orders safely and accurately, meeting or exceeding weekly company production goals
  • Operated stand-up lift
  • Operated Dock loader forklift and Reach truck

Warehouse Machine Operator

Channel Master
05.2002 - 05.2006
  • Successfully worked in a fast-paced warehouse environment with team members to complete receiving and shipping orders
  • Handled routine picking, receiving, shipping and packing functions in accordance with established work processes
  • Conducted replenishment and cycle counts to ensure accurate inventory and consolidate products for maximum storage capacity in the warehouse
  • Investigated and corrected discrepancies for picking orders and put away orders using pallet manifest and RF system units
  • Operated material handling equipment as necessary
  • Lifted materials and boxes moving in and out of the department
  • Maintained operating equipment and work area and cleanliness of the warehouse
  • Operated order picker lifts to put away products and pick-up customer orders safely and accurately, meeting or exceeding weekly company production goals
  • Operated stand-up lift
  • Operated Dock loader forklift and Reach truck

Education

Mental Health Recovery Plan Certification -

Pneumatic Troubleshooting 1 -

Wake Technical Community College
NC
10.2023

Pneumatic Systems 1 Certificate -

Wake Technical Community College
NC
10.2023

Programmable Controller Systems 1 -

Wake Technical Community College
NC
10.2023

Electric Motor Control Systems 1 -

Wake Technical Community College
NC
10.2023

Electrical Systems 1 -

Wake Technical Community College
NC
10.2023

Electrical and Mechanical Certificate -

Ancora Corporate Training
Dallas, TX
10.2022

Fiber Optics Technician -

Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC
12.2017

CATV Communications/Cabling -

Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC
12.2017

Chemical Addiction Rehabilitation Certification -

Department of Veterans Affairs
Fayetteville, NC
01.2014

North Carolina Peer Support Training -

On-track Wellness and Recovery Center
Fayetteville, NC
12.2013

Skills

  • Shipping and receiving
  • Loading and unloading
  • Forklift operation
  • Forklift operator certification
  • Warehouse operations
  • Warehouse safety
  • Team player
  • Material handling
  • Materials handling
  • Shipping and receiving expert
  • OSHA compliance
  • Dock operations

Certification

  • First Aid Certification
  • Forklift Certification
  • State Driver's License

Timeline

Forklift Operator/Trainer & Warehouse Learning Ambassador

Amazon Warehouse
04.2020 - Current

Maintenance Technician

Holiday Inn
03.2016 - 02.2020

Janitor/Laundry Attendant

Fayetteville VA Medical Center
01.2013 - 02.2016

Warehouse Worker

Dollar General
01.2010 - 01.2011

Lead Forklift Operator

Nordic Cold Storage
08.2006 - 09.2008

Sales Supervisor

Ollies Bargain Outlet
01.2006 - 01.2010

Warehouse Machine Operator

Channel Master
05.2002 - 05.2006

Mental Health Recovery Plan Certification -

Pneumatic Troubleshooting 1 -

Wake Technical Community College

Pneumatic Systems 1 Certificate -

Wake Technical Community College

Programmable Controller Systems 1 -

Wake Technical Community College

Electric Motor Control Systems 1 -

Wake Technical Community College

Electrical Systems 1 -

Wake Technical Community College

Electrical and Mechanical Certificate -

Ancora Corporate Training

Fiber Optics Technician -

Fayetteville Technical Community College

CATV Communications/Cabling -

Fayetteville Technical Community College

Chemical Addiction Rehabilitation Certification -

Department of Veterans Affairs

North Carolina Peer Support Training -

On-track Wellness and Recovery Center

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