Jerome Griggs
Garland Texas ****4
ad19af@r.postjobfree.com
Professional and safety-conscious forklift operator with years of experience moving heavy loads and packaging shipments in large warehouse environments. Competent at driving multiple forklift types, including stand-up and sit-down vehicles. Excellent knowledge of safe lifting techniques and injury-free throughout employment. Strong team player and willing to work long shifts to support company targets without compromising output quality.
Key Skills
Certified Forklift Operator and Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
Can handle other types of equipment: cargo trucks, shrink wrap machines and tank trailers.
Capable of working overtime; extended hours even on weekends and holidays.
Strong leadership qualities; thrives within a team environment.
High School Diploma
Lakeview Centennial Garland Texas June 1997
Professional Experience
May 2014- Present
Delivery Driver One way Transport LLC Dallas,Texas
Obtaining signatures for proof of receipt
Receiving customers’ orders and collecting payment
Confirming deliveries on wire service orders
Communicated with dispatchers and fellow delivery drivers to ensure swift delivery of goods.
Coordinate with other drivers and laborers for movement of large products.
Handle payment procedures and ensured proper compensation.
June 2010- May 2014
Forklift Operator XPO Logistics Dallas, Texas
Worked directly with associates, supervisors, superintendents, and safety directors to achieve productive and safe warehouse goals Receive.
Operated heavy material handling equipment such as fork trucks and pallet jacks.
Inspected truck equipment and supplies and reported problems and safety hazards to supervisors.
Followed the company's loading and unloading procedures for hazardous materials.
Communicated associate complaints, requests, and feedback to company management.
Completed all documentation neatly and accurately. Worked overnight shifts during peak periods.
Completed and submitted all necessary logs and paperwork daily.
February 2008 – June 2010
Forklift Operator
Nestle Waters Dallas, Texas
Handles forklifts up to 16-tons in weight; operates shuttle lift, understands hooking, rigging, and loading capacities.
Positions forklifts, lifting platforms and other lifting equipment under, over or around loaded pallets, skids, products, and other materials.
Unloads and stacks materials by raising and lowering forklifts.
Maintains a safe working environment by ensuring all safety guidelines are updated according to city standards and having these strictly implemented throughout job site.
Trains and orients incoming forklift operators and drivers on managing heavy equipment.
Handled various equipment to move/ transfer/ relocate items: Forklift, stand-up lift, pallet jacks, order pickers, walkie-riders, and tip carts.
April 2006 - February 2008
Warehouse Associate Frito Lay Dallas, Texas
Inspect products for quality and report issues and discrepancies to supervisors
Sort and organize materials on racks, bins, and shelves based on shape and size
Gain experience with operating forklifts, shrink wrap machines, bar codes, and shipping documents
Followed company and warehouse industry safety policies