Willie Potts
Union City,GA
Summary
Skilled in developing and implementing comprehensive health and safety programs to mitigate workplace hazards. Experience includes conducting risk assessments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and training staff on safety protocols. Strong analytical skills paired with ability to effectively communicate across all organizational levels. Contributed to significant reduction in workplace injuries through proactive safety management strategies.
Diligent and industrious with excellent leadership and program oversight skills. Successful at policy development, worker education, and forward-thinking problem-solving. Well-versed in related OSHA regulations .
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dock Safety Coordinator
Nefab Packaging
Fairburn, Georgia
12.2023 - Current
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives within the department such as improved methods for loading and unloading vehicles quickly and safely.
- Completed or assisted with difficult or skilled tasks.
- Provided guidance to management on best practices related to dock operations.
- Monitored workers and reviewed completed work for proper performance.
- Initiated yard checks to maintain inbound and outbound dock and staging areas.
- Supervised safe handling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials.
Safety Coordinator
FedEx supply chain
Union City, Georgia
12.2021 - 12.2023
- Managed safety and health programs, enforcing compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
- Supervised safety audits and oversaw investigations into plant quality issues.
- Maintained adequate supply of approved safety and PPE supplies for work force.
- Supervised safe handling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials.
- Participated in business safety committee meetings and health and safety audits.
- Performed daily workplace inspections to identify potential hazards and corrective action plans.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Forklift Operator
FedEx
Union City, GA
11.2020 - 12.2021
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Performed daily equipment checks to verify proper operation and minimize downtime.
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
- Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
- Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
- Weighed materials or products to record data on tags or labels.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse operations and increase productivity.
- Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
Education
High School Diploma -
Baker High School
Mobile, AL06-2019
Skills
- OSHA standards and codes
- Occupational safety
- Safety audits
- Occupational health hazards
- Personal protective equipment
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Workplace inspections
- Team building
- Bloodborne pathogen analysis
- OSHA regulations
Timeline
Dock Safety Coordinator
Nefab Packaging
12.2023 - Current
Safety Coordinator
FedEx supply chain
12.2021 - 12.2023
Forklift Operator
FedEx
11.2020 - 12.2021
High School Diploma -
Baker High School