Gregory Watkins-Johnson

***** ******** **. • Westland, MI 48186

(734) 756•1273 ad1sfs@r.postjobfree.com

Skilled machine operator with 6 years of experience in manufacturing and 8 months’ experience truck driving. Possessing robust manufacturing credentials from positions ranging from Truck driver, forklift operator, and safety trainer. Proven ability to evaluate business needs, make sound decisions, assist in building effective teams, and provide efficient service.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Change Management

Employee Relations

Quality Assurance

Effective Communication

Process Improvement

Deadline Oriented

Strategic Planning

Problem Solving

Safety Training

Customer Service

Driver/Freight Transportation

Logistics

WORK HISTORY

SAIA LTL FREIGHT CURRENTLY EMPLOYED, Dearborn MI (8/2023- present)

Forklift Operator

Quality- Ensure inbound & outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances.

Equipment- Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using various machines such as a forklift and electric pallet jack. Maintain the facility’s equipment and in an organized and clean fashion.

Safety & Sanitation- Maintain a clean and orderly work area. Comply with OSHA and MSDS Standards.

HEARN INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, Taylor MI (8/2023-10/2023)

Forklift Operator

Quality- Ensure inbound & outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances.

Equipment- Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using various machines such as a forklift and electric pallet jack. Maintain the facility’s equipment and in an organized and clean fashion.

Safety & Sanitation- Maintain a clean and orderly work area. Comply with OSHA and MSDS Standards.

EVANS DISTRIBUTION, Romulus, MI (4/2023-6/2023)

Forklift Operator

Quality- Ensure inbound & outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances.

Equipment- Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using various machines such as a forklift and electric pallet jack. Maintain the facility’s equipment and in an organized and clean fashion.

Safety & Sanitation- Maintain a clean and orderly work area. Comply with OSHA and MSDS Standards.

FEDEX FREIGHT, Romulus, MI (6/2022 – 2/2023)

Truck Driver (OTR)

Operate tractor-trailer combination, including doubles (and triples, where applicable)

Perform daily pre-trip and safety inspections on equipment.

Hook/unhook trailers and converter dollies to/from a tractor and/or trailer.

Verify and complete required documentation and reports.

Comply with hazardous material regulations and procedures.

Follow dispatch instructions and communicate with dispatch (e.g., delays, arrivals, equipment problems), as required.

Load and unload freight

FEDEX FREIGHT, Romulus, MI (8/2017 – 6/2022)

Forklift Operator

Quality- Ensure inbound & outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances.

Equipment- Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using various machines such as; a fork lift, clamp truck, reach truck, slip truck, order picker, electric pallet jack and other powered equipment. Use radio frequency equipment for picking, receiving, put away, and unload functions as required. Maintain the facility’s equipment and in an organized and clean fashion. Inspect and perform minor maintenance on equipment daily.

Safety, Sanitation, Security- Maintain a clean and orderly work area. Assist in maintaining security for the warehouse. Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety. Comply with OSHA and MSDS Standards.

Training- Train employees how to operate machines, safety, on new processes. Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety. Comply with OSHA and MSDS Standards

FEDEX SMARTPOST GROUND, Bellville, MI (8/2015 – 8/2017)

Parcel Assistant

Monitor equipment/asset control by checking scanner equipment and Process packages and create mailing containers.

Use radio frequency equipment for picking, receiving, put away, and unload functions as required.

Unload, load, lift, push, and stack packages. Wrap, label, and move skids.

Scan packages and truck parcels through the FedEx network, sorting parcels by destination, and loading parcels on to vans and trucks ready for distribution.

JOHNSON’S CAR WASH, Wayne, MI (8/2014/-8/2015)

Car Detailer

Greet customers and make recommendations.

Wash vehicle exterior, clean interior, and exterior windows, wipe down doorstops, and dry off vehicles.

Clean upholstery, rugs, and other surfaces using cleaning agents, applicators, and cleaning devices.

EDUCATION

DORSEY COLLEGE, Wayne, MI (Currently enrolled)

HVACR/Electricity

WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Taylor, MI

Associate of General Studies

EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, Ypsilanti, MI

Completed Course work.

John Glen High School, Westland, MI

High School Diploma

LICENSE/CERTIFICATES

CDL Class A

Hazmat

Doubles-Triples endorsement

Tanker endorsement

Air-Brake endorsement

Combination endorsement

Restricted- No manual transmissions

SKILLS

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point,

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