Forklift Operator Material Handler

**/**** - **/**** ******* Laborer

Smithfield Foods, Tar Heel, NC

Use hand tools, knives, machinery, and equipment •Understand and follow oral and written instructions •Perform a task requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing, and extending arms

•Work around animal blood and/or carcass parts •Work with a knife •Work in cold areas (approximately 20-40 degrees) and/or warm areas (over 100 degrees) •Work in an environment that is wet and humid •Work in a noisy environment using personal protective equipment (PPE) •Work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals •Work around strong smells/odors 05/2023 - 09/2023 Forklift Operator

Olsten Staffing Svc, Laurinburg, NC

Operate industrial trucks equipped to move materials around a cold storage warehouse for Steven Roberts Original Desserts

12/2022 - 01/2023 Material Handler

Kordsa, Laurel Hill, NC

Replenished products for line workers •Used a forklift to unload products from trucks and place in warehouse •Scanned products off truck to dock and scanned to warehouse location •Scanned products from warehouse to production lines •Separated cardboard boxes from pallets and stacked empty pallets •Made combo boxes for cones to be placed by line workers •Kept work areas clean

04/2022 - 09/2022 Material Handler

Meritor, Laurel Hill, NC

Performed forklift operations, verification of part number, quantity, and location accuracy of material in warehouse and on assembly floor •Performed system transactions associated with receiving/warehousing/packaging/shipping

•Continually achieved inventory accuracy, delivery and production performance goals •Tracked, measured and provided explanation to variances to goals or metrics daily, monthly and annually •Assisted team in CHRISTOPHER BOLDEN

Phone: 910-***-****

Email: *****************@*****.***

Ability Summary

Ability to Operate & Setup Various Press Machine

Ability to Operate Various Forklift

Ability to Spot Welding,custodial

Ability to Lead, Train and Teach Subordinates

Very articulate and able to communicate with upper management Employment History

meeting all daily schedules on time within Receiving, Warehouse, Packaging, Shift Tower and Shipping

01/2022 - 04/2022 Forklift Operator

The Staffing Alliance, Lumberton, NC

Performed forklift operations, verification of part number, quantity, and location accuracy of material in warehouse and on assembly floor •Performed system transactions associated with receiving/warehousing/packaging/shipping

•Continually achieved inventory accuracy, delivery and production performance goals •Tracked, measured and provided explanation to variances to goals or metrics daily, monthly and annually •Assisted team in meeting all daily schedules on time within Receiving, Warehouse, Packaging, Shift Tower and Shipping

12/2018 - 08/2021 Scale Operator/Forklift Operator Perdue, Dillon, SC

Weighed each bag of chicken and placed in boxes •Weighed each box of chicken •Labeled boxes with product codes •Operated a forklift to deliver materials to line workers and to move completed pallets to freezer 01/2017 - 06/2018 Scale Operator

Sanderson Farms, Saint Pauls, NC

Weighed meats and tag containers for weight and contents •Inspected meat products for defects, bruises or blemishes and remove them along with any excess fat •Cut and trimmed meat to prepare for packing •Separated meats and byproducts into specified containers and seal containers 05/2015 - 08/2016 Herdsperson

Smithfield Foods, Laurinburg, NC

Fed and watered livestock •Monitored food and water supplies • Herded livestock to pastures for grazing and to scales, trucks, or other enclosures

•Examined animals to detect illness, injury, and disease, and to check physical characteristics, such as rate of weight gain • Provided medical treatment, such as administering medications and vaccinations 10/2010 - 05/2014 Machine operator

Mega Force Staffing Group, Laurinburg, NC

• Observed machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunctions, adjusting machines as necessary. • Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, cutters, shears, borers, millers, grinders, presses, drills, or auxiliary machines, to make metallic and plastic workpieces • Inspected workpieces for defects, and measure workpieces to determine accuracy of machine operation, using rules, templates, and other measuring instruments. • Read blueprints or job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions and to plan operational sequences. • Started machines and turn hand wheels or valves to engage feeding, cooling, and lubricating mechanisms.

04/2009 - 04/2010 Material Handler

Smithfield's Packing, Tar Heel, NC

• Moved freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, or containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, and other equipment. •Sorted cargo before loading and unloading •Attached identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information. • Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs. • Stack cargo in locations, such as transit sheds or in holds of ships as directed, using pallets and cargo boards. Apprenticeship Training Boatswain Mate

1 Year at College or a Technical or Vocational School United States Navy Training & Schools, Great Lakes, IL Basic Combat Training Military Customs & Courtesy

Vocational School Certificate/License

United States Navy Training & Schools, Great Lakes, IL General High School Curriculum

High School Diploma

Park West High School, New York City, NY

Vocational School Certificate/License

02/2013 Human Resources Development & Retention

Richmond Community College

09/2010 National Career Readiness Certification

Richmond Community College

12/2002 Forklift Certfication

MESTEK Incorporated

United States Navy Veteran

Team Leader and Player

Very Methodical and Detail Oriented

Extremely Fast Learner, who accomplish the mission with great accuracy Able to read Blueprints and Complex Reasoning Information Comply with the Organization Standard Operations Procedures & Policies Completed Work Keys:

Locating Information (score 4)

Mathematics (score 5)

Applied Technology (score 3)

Education History

Occupational Licenses, Certificates and Training

Honors & Activities

Received Honorable Discharge: United States Navy

Received United States Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Sea Service Medal Additional Information

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