WILLIE LEWIS, JR
Durham,NC
Summary
To secure a challenging position that will allow me the opportunity for growth and advancement as well as an opportunity to utilize my skills.
Qualified warehouse forklift operator with several years moving goods between loading docks and storage areas. Expert at receiving shipments, preparing goods for shipping and organizing warehouses. Dedicated to quickly and carefully handling loads to complete tasks safely and on time. Clean safety record and excellent attendance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Food Lion Distribution Center
1703 E D Street Butner N.C
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Operated forklifts safely to load and unload materials efficiently.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment to ensure operational safety and reliability.
- Collaborated with warehouse team to optimize inventory flow and storage solutions.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and equipment handling procedures.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency within the warehouse.
- Monitored stock levels and coordinated with management for timely replenishment of goods.
Warehouse Forklift Operator Freeze Stocker
Restaurant depot
05.2024 - 03.2025
- Loaded and unloaded pallets of product onto trucks using a forklift.
- Maintained accurate inventory records and prepared reports for management.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed while operating the forklift.
- Organized items according to size, type, style, color, or product code.
- Conducted regular cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory levels.
- Received incoming shipments and checked contents against purchase orders.
- Checked finished products for quality assurance before loading them onto trucks for shipment.
- Operated forklift to transport goods throughout warehouse.
- Located, pulled and prepared orders.
Mixing Adhesive Glue
IPS instrutural Adhesive
Durham, NC
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Maintained glue machine and ensured it was running properly.
- Performed daily maintenance on the machine, such as lubricating parts and changing out worn components.
- Adjusted nozzle pressure, flow rate, temperature, and other settings to ensure proper adhesion of materials.
- Loaded materials into hopper for feeding into the machine.
- Cleaned nozzles and other areas of the machine regularly to prevent clogging or malfunctions.
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously in order to meet production goals.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed while operating the machinery.
- Adhered to company policies regarding waste disposal and environmental regulations.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding production quotas and deadlines.
- Kept work area clean and organized at all times.
- Communicated with supervisors about any potential issues related to performance or safety concerns.
- Inspected final results and compared to production order to support quality assurance.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
Custodian
Blink Janitorial Service
Durham, NC
04.2013 - 10.2014
- Responsible for stripping and waxing floors
- Responsible for dusting and vacuuming all work areas
- Responsible for ordering supplies.
- Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors; cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, and other common areas; emptying trash cans and disposing of waste appropriately.
- Cleaning windows, mirrors, walls, and ceilings; dusting furniture and wiping down surfaces.
Cook/Cashier
Pizza Inn
Durham, NC
04.2008 - 01.2009
- Responsible for preparation of food
- Maintain Health and Safety Rules and Regulations
- Cashier Responsibilities
- Maintain good customer service.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
Custodian
HIL Cleaning Service
Durham, NC
04.2003 - 12.2008
- Responsible for stripping and waxing floors
- Responsible for dusting and vacuuming all work areas
- Responsible for emptying all trash cans in work areas and break rooms.
- Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors; cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, and other common areas; emptying trash cans and disposing of waste appropriately.
- Operating floor buffers, pressure washers, carpet cleaners, vacuums, ladders, snow blowers, leaf blowers safely.
- Stocking restrooms with necessary paper products such as toilet paper and paper towels; replenishing soap dispensers when needed.
- Disinfecting high-touch areas including doorknobs, handrails on stairs, escalators., elevator buttons.
- Monitoring inventory levels of consumable items like toiletries and garbage bags throughout the facility and restocking shelves accordingly.
Education
GED -
Piedmont Community College
Roxboro, NC06.2012
Skills
- Shipment Receiving
- Truck loading and unloading
- Materials Handling
- Loading dock staging
- Warehouse Organization
- Equipment Maintenance
- Receiving procedures
- Order pulling and preparation
- Barcode scanning
- Goods packaging
- Information logs
- Loading Dock Procedures
- Heavy Lifting
- Safety Protocols
- Order Picking
- Stock control
- Pallet Jack Operation
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse Safety
- OSHA training
- Forklift Operation
- Palletizing
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Lawnmower operation
- Forklift certified
- Cooking
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Food Lion Distribution Center
04.2025 - 06.2025
Warehouse Forklift Operator Freeze Stocker
Restaurant depot
05.2024 - 03.2025
Mixing Adhesive Glue
IPS instrutural Adhesive
07.2023 - 07.2024
Custodian
Blink Janitorial Service
04.2013 - 10.2014
Cook/Cashier
Pizza Inn
04.2008 - 01.2009
Custodian
HIL Cleaning Service
04.2003 - 12.2008
GED -
Piedmont Community College