Forklift Operator Certified
Resume:
Kenton Morris
**** ********** ***. *******, **, *8118
*********@*****.***
Objective
To obtain a rewarding job that will enhance my knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Skills Objective
With a decade of experience as a certified forklift operator, I bring expertise to any role. My critical skills, including adaptability and a strong work ethic, are key attributes that I consistently demonstrate. I am always open to new, challenging duties and committed to achieving my daily objectives.
Education
Trezevant High School
3350 N. Trezevant St.
Memphis TN 38127
(1999-2001)
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Stocker/Wal-Mart (March 2008- April 2010) Memphis, TN
●Stocking
●Arranging and organizing merchandise
●Setting up, cleaning, and organizing product displays
●Removing damaged goods
● Signing and pricing merchandise according to the company
Cook/ Cashier/McDonald’s (November 2010- December 2011) Memphis, TN
●Clean food preparation areas
●Cooking surfaces and utensils
●Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity
●Taking order
●Taking money and giving change back for an order
Cook/Hooters Restaurant (January 2012- November 2014) Nashville, TN
●Kitchen set up and breakdown
●Dish area cleanliness and trash removal
●Receiving and rotation of food supplies
●Ensures food quality standards
Certified Forklift Operator & Picker/Diamond Comic Warehouse (January 2015- October 2017) Olive Branch, MS
●Consolidate shipping orders
●Ensure that the goods delivered to the warehouse are in accordance with approved orders and the associated bill of lading or invoice
●Operate an electric pallet jack
●Maintain the automated inventory management system to ensure that the actual physical inventory matches the database's logical inventory.
●Operate the order picker forklift as well as the electric stand-up and sit-down pallet jack
●Lifting up to 75 pounds
Forklift Operator / Williams-Sonoma (December 2017-May 2019) Olive Branch, MS
●Operate Raymond Brand Forklifts, including Dock Stocker (DS), Electric Pallet Jack (EPJ), Order Picker (OP), and Reach Truck
●Maintain a consistent pace to meet departmental productivity and quality standards.
●Use hand-held devices for scanning and Pick Ticket
●Handle cartons, stock pallets, and hand-load/off-load pallets into designated locations
●Maintain a safe working environment at all times
●Perform other warehouse duties as assigned
Manager/American Deli (May 2019 - April 2020) Memphis, TN
●Open and close store
●Manage 5 to 10 staff daily
●Balance timesheet and payroll per week
●Manage the money that comes in and out of the store
●Truck orders
●Bank deposits
Certified Sit-down & Stand-up Forklift Operator/ American Plastic Toys (June 2020- January 2021) Olive Branch, MS
●Operate Stand up Reach/sit-down
●Perform general labor duties such as load unloading and palletizing
●Moving boxes by hand
●Help process orders
●Should be able to lift 50-pound
Team Lead/ American Plastic Toys (January 2021- January 2022) Olive Branch, MS
●Oversee receiving, picking, packing, and shipping activities
●Assign tasks, train staff, and provide guidance to ensure high performance
●Enforce safety standards and compliance with company policies
●Maintain inventory accuracy through audits and cycle counts
●Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements
Inventory Specialist/Milwaukee Tools (February 2022- August 2022) Olive Branch, MS
●Monitor stock levels and ensure accurate counts of materials and products.
●Perform regular cycle counts and inventory audits, resolving discrepancies between physical and system inventory.
●Order supplies and coordinate with vendors to restock items as needed.
●Check incoming shipments for accuracy and quality, updating inventory records accordingly.
●Use warehouse management software to track inventory levels and generate reports.
●Organize and maintain warehouse space to ensure easy access to stock.
Forklift Operator/Milwaukee Tools (August 2022- November 2023) Olive Branch, MS
●Move product throughout the warehouse
●Drives reach truck to assigned location to pull product
●Delivers product to the designated area in overstock to be replenished or shipped
●Records the movement of product location
●Stacks and moves empty pallets and wire baskets to the correct destination
●Locates all received products to a forward picking bin or designated overstock location
●Ensures all carries receive the correct paperwork
●Operates wrap machine to secure pallets before shipment
●Responsible for overall organization and cleaning of the area
●Driving a truck for long periods of time
Team Lead/Milwaukee Tools (November 2023- May 2024) Olive Branch, MS
●Oversee the movement of products and ensure they are placed in the correct areas for shipping or replenishment.
● Ensure safe operation of reach trucks and assist team members in pulling and delivering products.
●Ensure accurate tracking of product locations and oversee proper placement in picking bins or overstock areas.
●Oversee the stacking and proper placement of empty pallets and wire baskets.
●Ensure pallets are wrapped securely and the correct paperwork is provided for shipments.
●Ensure the warehouse is clean, organized, and safe for all team members.
●Oversee team members driving trucks for extended periods, ensuring safety and efficiency.
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