Octavius Shands
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Forklift Operator/Material handler/Warehouse Associate/ Operator
I am a forward-thinking person who has confidence in my ability to operate a forklift and can work efficiently within a warehouse. I can perform the physical duties that the job requires. Also, I am a team player who is motivated by the desire to gain experience, skills and knowledge that will help continue to make me an asset in this field.
Forklift Operator / Inventory / Dock Worker, Amazon, New Castle, DE,
October 2021- May 2022
Loading and unloading trucks full of merchandise efficiently and safely
Operating forklifts and other machines within the warehouse
Scanning and documenting inventory
Following safety protocols
Communicating efficiently with coworkers and supervisor
Meeting deadlines set for my shift
Sanitation Engineer, Trash Tech, New Castle, DE, May 2019-Feb. 2021
Demonstrated ability of picking up loose trash and materials
Prepared and handled sanitation equipment
Relied on instructions and pre-established procedures to carry out the functions of the job
Cleared sharp and loose debris from the loaded 18-wheeler and placed a tarped over the waste.
Picked up trash bins and loaded them on the hopper to dump the bins.
Sanitation Engineer, Evergreen waste services, New Castle, DE, October 2018– May 2019
Demonstrated ability of picking up loose trash and materials
Prepared and handled sanitation equipment
Relied on instructions and pre-established procedures to carry out the functions of the job
Cleared sharp and loose debris from the loaded 18-wheeler and placed a tarped over the waste.
Pick up trash bins and load them on the hopper to dump the bins.
Forklift Operator, Metal Partners, New Castle, DE, May 2018-October 2018
Learn and follow safety regulations
Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects
Monitor operations to ensure that health and safety standards are met
Operate equipment to demolish or remove debris or to remove snow from streets, roads, or parking lots
Getting Information
Controlling Machines and Processes
Handling and Moving Objects
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Crane Operator, Rocla Concrete-Areotek, Newark, DE, January 2018-May 2018
Direct helpers engaged in placing blocking or outrigging under cranes
Load or unload bundles from trucks or move containers to storage bins, using moving equipment
Inspect bundle packaging for conformance to regulations or customer requirements and remove and batch packaging tickets
Review daily work or delivery schedules to determine orders, sequences of deliveries, or special loading instructions
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Performing General Physical Activities
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent, General Studies
Stevenson Senior High, New York, NY
Licenses & Certifications
Certified Forklift Operator - January 2018 -Current