Terrel Defreece
Forklift Operator
Irvington, NJ 07111
******.***@*****.***
(CDL class A Holder)
(TWIC CARD Holder)
I have 13 years of experience, including as a Delivery driver, Cashier, and Stocking, Warehouse pick and packing, Forklift operator, and heavy machine operator. Most recently, I have been working as a Fork Lift operator for a lumber yard. My skills and experiences include: Adobe Photodeluxe, fork lift operations, team leader, Audio Engineering, and Web Design.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Forklift Operator
The DeLong Co., Inc. - Newark, NJ
November 2021 to May 2022
• Operating forklift in yard to transport lumber
• Loading/unloading trucks & railcars.
• Loosening and tighten railcar cables
• Maintaining cleanliness of work area
Forklift Operator
Reuther Material Co. - North Bergen, NJ
January 2021 to November 2021
• My current position is forklift operator, I also operate a bucket loader when necessary. I handle many different materials such as pavers, concrete blocks, bricks, cement, lime stone/blue stone and much more.
• I load and unload flatbed trucks on a daily, pick orders to be delivered to customers as well as dealing with customers directly.
Forklift Operator
Harbor Freight Transport Corp - Carteret, NJ
January 2018 to January 2021
Forklift Operator/Shift Lead
Harbor Freight Transport Corp January 2018 to Present
• Build pallets, shrink wrap, and pick orders for customers.
• Read manifest and bill of lading
• Locate freight in warehouse
• Use computer, scanner, and label printer to manage inventory
• Operate heavy machinery including ride on pallet jack, reach truck, 5,000lb - 50,000lb forklifts • Load and unload vans, trailers, shipping container and flat beds.
• Delegate work employees below me according to skill and ability Package Handler
FedEx Ground - Wayne, NJ
April 2017 to January 2018
My responsibilities were loading and unloading trucks, using pallet jacks to transport packages around the facility. Overlooking package handlers loading trucks and providing safety guidance to new employees. Forklift Operator
Toys 'R' Us - Flanders, NJ
November 2014 to April 2017
Inspected product loads for accuracy. Operated heavy equipment. Transported materials between loading, processing, and storage areas. Operated forklifts. Secured materials for transport. Set up and loaded trailers. Moved and stored materials. pallets. Able to lift more than 75 lbs. Delivery Driver
Same Day delivery - Bloomfield, NJ
March 2013 to November 2014
Inspected and ensured vehicle supplies and equipment are in safe working order, including gas. Collected payments. Loaded and unloaded vehicles. Obtained signed receipts for delivered materials. Commercial Delivery, Cashier, and Stocking
Merits Fine Wine - Montclair, NJ
May 2011 to December 2011
Took payment from customers. Paid out change and cash back orders. Scanned items to ring up prices. Scanned all items so that bill was correct. Punched in codes for items without barcodes. Used debit/ credit card machines. Got signatures from customers using debit cards. Greeted customers. Maintained clean work area.
Cashier, Cook
AMC Theaters - Wayne, NJ
September 2007 to March 2009
Usher, Ticket Taker
Served customers at a theater. Sold tickets from the box office. Checked and collected tickets/passes. Checked photo IDs. Directed patrons to the correct seats, sections, theaters. Refused entrance to patrons without tickets, with bad tickets, behaving inappropriately. Responded to patron inquiries and complaints. Referred problems to supervisors as needed. Directed patrons to facilities such as restrooms and concessions. Worked at the concession stand, ticket collection, box office. Assisted patrons with disabilities by finding appropriate seating, providing hearing devices. Complied with dress code and presented a clean, neat appearance.
Cook
I was responsible for preparing meals, this including frying and baking. Skills
Adobe Photo deluxe, IDS, Microsoft Office, Neat, Credit, Debit, forklift operator, materials management Education
High school diploma
Montclair High school - Montclair, NJ
2006 to 2008
Skills
• Forklift Operator (5 years)
• Pallet Jack
• Logistics
• Heavy Equipment Operation
• Load & Unload (6 years)
• Materials Management
• Meal Preparation
• Team Management
• Graphic Design
• Flatbed
• Reach Truck
• RF Scanner
• Warehouse Experience
• Order Picking
• Freight Experience
• Order Picker
• Loader Operation
• Forklift
• Clamp truck
• Hi-Lo
Certifications and Licenses
Forklift Certification
Class A CDL
February 2023 to April 2025