James Lee Hicks
Glendale, AZ 85306
480-***-****; ************@*****.***
Summary: Responsible, reliable and hardworking Machine Operator / Forklift Driver with over fifteen years’ experience. Positive attitude and a commitment to safety and quality. Forklift certified and clean safety record.
Experience:
Forklift Operator
States Logistics 2021-May 2022
Tolleson, Arizona
Responsible for loading and unloading all types of freight (including hazardous materials) to assigned doors
Rotated stock and pulled orders as assigned
Primary equipment used daily, sit-down forklift
FHS (Freight Handling Specialist)
XPO Logistics, Inc. 2016-2021
Ft. Worth, Texas & Phoenix, Arizona
Responsible for loading and unloading all types of freight (including hazardous materials) to assigned doors
Ensured freight was properly loaded to D.O.T standards
Conducted new employee training in both classroom and dock settings
Ensured all forklift operators on the team practiced safety
Primary equipment used daily, sit-down forklift
PSA (Product Service Associate Team)
Lowe's Home Improvement Center 2010-2016
Lake Worth, Texas. (#1582)
Responsible for assembling all displays, including seasonal
Load and unload all trucks
Put away inbound stock
Customer Service in various departments
Pulled special orders
Primary equipment used daily, sit-down forklift, extension forks and cherry picker
Military Service:
1984-1994 United States Marine Corps
1984-1985 Reserve at Los Alamitos Joint reserve Base, Los Alamitos, California. 25th Marines, 4th Marine division
1985-1994 Active duty stationed at Marine Base Camp Pendleton, California. 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Division, India Company, Camp Horno
Duties- My MOS was 0311 (Infantry-Line Company) Platoon Sargent & Squad Leader. I did two tours overseas, while doing various types of training, while leading and training other Marines.
Ribbons & Medals- Rifle expert badge (3-Times), .45 Hand Gun expert badge (2-Times), Overseas Deployment Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, and A unit citation for assisting the United States Naval Seabees during Team Spirit in 1987.
Honorably discharged in 1994.