Derrick Branch
Elmwood Park, IL *****
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Work Experience
Torrent driver and doc worker import export worker C.H. Robinson-Des Plaines, IL
August 2024 to Present
Putting up freight coming into ware house into racks also pulling from racks to be shipped out loading trucks break down skids rap skids,dem the freight
Tie down freight onto board to be loaded onto plane
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Factor 75 food plant-Burr Ridge, IL
April 2024 to Present
· Sanitation Maintenance
· Housekeeping of plant cleaning removal of all trash cleaning of all areas
· Disposal of food or waste
· Cleaning of all machines and all surrounding areas
· Cleaning of all kitchen areas
· And sanitize all equipment
Picker/Packer/Forklift Operator
Hearthside Manufacturing-Elk Grove Village, IL
December 2023 to April 2024
· Experienced in picking packing preparing foods good manufacturing practices loading trucks utilizing forklifts sometimes in cold or warm environments.
· Prepared and shipped orders for pick up or delivery according to schedule and order instructions.
· Received and processed warehouse stock products (pick, unload, label, and store).
· Performed inventory transactions accurately and kept quality standards high for audits.
· Reported any discrepancies.
· Maintained a clean and safe working environment and optimized space utilization.
· Operated and maintained warehouse vehicles and equipment, including pallet jacks and sit-down forklifts.
· Communicated and cooperated with coworkers and supervisors.
· Followed and complied with procedures, rules, and policies. Forklift Driver
DHL E-Commerce Distribution Center-Melrose Park, IL September 2023 to December 2023
· Expertise in loading and unloading trailers for the movement of Mail coming into the facility staging and sorting mail throughout the building.
· Prepared and shipped orders for pick up or delivery according to schedule and order instructions.
· Received and processed warehouse stock products (pick, unload, label, and store).
· Performed inventory transactions accurately and kept quality standards high for audits.
· Reported any discrepancies.
Production Worker/Forklift Operator
Pepperidge Farms-Downers Grove, IL
January 2023 to October 2023
· Experienced in packing bread and loading it onto the truck with a clap forklift bread comes down the line and placed into trays and sent to shipping to be loaded onto trucks.
· Expertise in operating and monitoring production machinery.
· Ensured products meet quality standards, packing and labeling products.
· Maintained a clean and safe work environment.
· Adhered to health and safety regulations.
· Operated forklifts to move raw materials and finished products.
· Performed routine maintenance checks on equipment. Warehouse Specialist/Forklift Operator
Fresenius Kabi-Chicago, IL
May 2023 to August 2023
· Worked in the production packaging medical placing medicine into boxes stacking moving finished goods to hold for inspection and loading onto trucks.
· Ensured accurate inventory management.
· Expertise in loading and unloading shipments.
· Followed safety protocols to prevent accidents.
· Managed inventory and ensuring accurate record-keeping.
· Coordinated the receipt, storage, and distribution of goods.
· Prepared orders for shipment and ensure they are packed and labeled correctly.
· Performed regular inventory checks and reconciling discrepancies. Driver/Contractor
Auto Driveaway-Lombard, IL
November 2021 to March 2023
· Moved cars from location to and from out of town to different places in Chicago and out of state
· Handled the transportation of vehicles but on a contract basis.
· Map out driving routes ahead of time to determine the most expedient trip.
· Picked up clients from the place and at the time they requested. Delivery Driver
Monroe Transportation-Addison, IL
February 2020 to March 2021
· Worked as a delivery of uline.
· Freighted Ace Hardware store freight getting Freight to customers in a timely manner friendly helpful service to all customers.
· Delivered various items to different addresses as assigned.
· Stacked to a schedule and time-bound on the job.
· Followed the prescribed routes most convenient for delivery.
· Loaded and unloaded the vehicle as needed.
Forklift Driver
Central Transport-Chicago, IL
December 2019 to March 2020
· Unloaded and loaded labeling scanning reworking trucks wrapping moving freight on the dock in a safe manner with no damages.
· Worked as a Pick, pack, check, and load products accurately on/off trailers and to/from designated areas of the facility.
· Moved materials around the facility using pallets and crates. Forklift Operator
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics SE & Co. KG-Chicago, IL February 2019 to December 2019
· Loaded and unloaded trucks operating stacking machines operating filler machines keeping areas clean
· Worked as a Pick, pack, check, and load products accurately on/off trailers and to/from designated areas of the facility.
· Moved materials around the facility using pallets and crates. Forklift Operator
CEVA Logistics-Des Plaines, IL
February 2017 to February 2019
· Loaded and unloaded freight stacking wrapping making sure no damages are recouping of freight.
· Worked as a housekeeping of areas Part-time dock worker.
· Loaded and unloaded cargo using suitable material-handling equipment.
· Inspected the unloaded cargo for any damages or irregularities.
· Worked as a Pick, pack, check, and load products accurately on/off trailers and to/from designated areas of the facility.
· Moved materials around the facility using pallets and crates.
· Stacked loads in correct storage bays, following inventory-control instructions. Cross Dock Loader. Back-Up Driver
LandAir Logistics-Elk Grove Village, IL
March 2016 to February 2017
· Loaded and unloaded freight in a safe manner staging freight relating as a backup driver delivering cargo to and from Hair airport and to customers in the surrounding area.
· Unloaded incoming delivery vehicles and loaded the materials directly into outbound delivery vehicles.
· Derived to maintain their skills, while also providing important data to the team regarding potential tweaks to the car.
Driver
Capital Cargo-Chicago, IL
March 2015 to February 2017
· Delivery of expedited Freight 48 states pick up from O'Hare Airport driving to destination drop off pickup other Freight to be delivered to O'Hare.
· Delivered various items to different addresses as assigned.
· Stacked to a schedule and time-bound on the job.
· Followed the prescribed routes most convenient for delivery.
· Loaded and unloaded the vehicle as needed.
· Regional and national driver.
· Commercial driver’s license.
· Drove 3500 miles per week.
· Freighted and package transport.
· Loaded and unloaded freight.
· Freighted and package transport.
Dock Worker
Town Air Freight-Elk Grove Village, IL
October 2013 to March 2015
· Crossed dock loader pulling Freight from one trailer to the other keeping billing with the Freight palletizing shrink wrapping bending stacking working all temp hot and cold.
· Communicated with other Dock Workers to ensure safe loading and unloading. Education
High School Diploma
Dunbar Vocational Career Academy High School - King, NC September 1983 to June 1987
Skills
• Assembly
• Freight Experience
• Microsoft Office
• Shuttle Driving
• Basic math
• Route driving
• Organizational skills
• Order Picking
• Materials handling
• Microsoft Excel
• Load & Unload
• Loader Operation
• Commercial driving
• Manufacturing
• Freight
• Quality control
• Order Picker
• RF Scanner
• Heavy Equipment Operation
• Forklift
• Crane Operator
• Customer service
• Packaging
• Warehouse Experience
• Reach Truck
• Box truck
• Assembly
• Pallet Jack
Certifications and Licenses
Forklift Certification
CDL
CDL C
Pallet Jack Certification
Driver's License