Derrick Brooks
Forest Park, GA
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Work Experience
Forklift Operator/Order Puller
US Expediters-Ellenwood, GA
August 2022 to October 2024
• Retrieves materials from local vendors; inspects parts, tools, hardware, pipe, etc. for serviceability, quantity, size, and Made in the USA requirements if applicable.
• Ensures all personnel utilizing equipment in materials yards are wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), and operating in Accordance with UOSS Safety Policy.
• Manages extensive paperwork file for each shipping location; ensures each shipment has copy of packing list, pick ticket, invoice etc., lot sheet, and material drop off sheet if required.
• Transfers heavy equipment/tools include scissor lifts, frost fighters, pipe benders etc. between local job sites.
Forklift Operator
DHL-Fayetteville, GA
June 2018 to August 2022
Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using various types of forklifts or other power equipment 80% of specified shift. Pull and prepare product for shipment ensuring the exact number and types of product is loaded. Keep appropriate records and reports for inventory accuracy. Forklift Operator
CEVA Logistics-McDonough, GA
February 2015 to June 2019
• Unload and upload material
• Identify damages
• Report shortages
• Report quality deficiencies
• Transport raw materials to production workstations
• Inspect machinery
• Determine the need for repairs
• Keep updated records of inventory
Stand up forklift operator
The Coca-Cola Company-Albany, GA
January 2015 to January 2017
• Manoeuvring forklifts safely in busy industrial environments
• Safely stacking and unstacking large quantities of goods onto shelves or pallets
• Moving goods from storage areas to loading areas for transport
• Unloading deliveries and safely relocating the goods to their designated storage areas
• Ensuring that forklift driving areas are free from spills or obstructions
• Regularly checking forklift equipment for faults or damages
• Using industrial plastic wraps and wooden pallets to safely stack and package goods for transport Forklift Operator
Procter & Gamble-Union City, GA
September 2008 to January 2014
Responsible for moving goods, loaded pallets and equipment safely and securely. In addition to driving forklift a range of other warehouse duties such as packaging shipments or checking inventories. Stand up forklift operator
UPS-Atlanta, GA
February 2000 to September 2008
• Ensures inbound product and transfers received are stored in designated rack areas;
• Transport raw materials to production workstations;
• Inspect product load for accuracy and safely move product through facility ensuring timely and accurate delivery;
• Manually or mechanically load and unload materials from pallets, skids and boxes;
• Responsible for scanning merchandise prior to moving it to a different location;
• Meet Company standards for productivity;
• Pulls product from the warehouse for shipment to the stores;
• Inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenance;
• Osha Certified Forklift operator for an industrial location;
• Conducts operations in a manner that promotes safety;
• Inspects and performs minor maintenance on the equipment;
• Maintains a clean free from debris warehouse floor;
• Conducts operations in compliance with OSHA standards;
• Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment;
• Positions product on racking system.
Education
High school diploma
Morrow High School - Morrow, GA
August 1989 to May 1992
Skills
• Warehouse Experience (10+ years)
• Load & Unload
• Forklift
• Pallet Jack
• Materials Handling
• Order Picking
• RF Scanner
• Order Picker
• Reach Truck
• Shipping & Receiving
• Shipping & receiving
• Construction
• Concrete finishing
• Concrete forming
• Tow truck
Certifications and Licenses
Forklift Certification