Desmond McKnight
Marietta
Summary
10 year Seasoned Material Handler Team Lead with practical understanding of warehouse operations and material management. Skilled at leading teams, coordinating logistics, ensuring safety standards, and maintaining inventory accuracy. Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce costs. Proven track record for fostering positive team environments while meeting operational goals.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Material Handler Team Lead
JTEKT North America
Blythewood
07.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily material handling operations to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Coordinated the scheduling of material flow to optimize production efficiency.
- Trained new team members on proper handling techniques and safety procedures.
Machine Operator
Palmetto Synthetics
Columbia
01.2021 - 06.2024
- Operated machinery to produce synthetic materials efficiently.
- Monitored production processes to ensure quality standards were met.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to prevent downtime.
Forklift Operator
Mccall Farms
Columbia
01.2018 - 12.2023
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within the warehouse efficiently.
- Conducted regular safety inspections on equipment to ensure compliance standards.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, maintaining accuracy in inventory records.
Forklift Operator
Palmetto Synthetics
Kingstree
03.2017 - 11.2020
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within the warehouse efficiently.
- Conducted regular safety inspections on equipment to ensure compliance standards.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, maintaining accuracy in inventory records.
Quality Control Inspector
Lear Corporation
Kingstree
- Inspected incoming materials for quality compliance and specifications.
- Conducted in-process inspections to ensure adherence to quality standards.
Education
Lake City High School
Lake City, SCSkills
Experienced Material Handler Team Lead with a strong background in warehouse operations and material management Expertise in leading teams, coordinating logistics, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining inventory accuracy Drives process improvements that enhance efficiency and reduce costs while cultivating positive team dynamics
Experienced Material Handler Team Lead with a strong background in warehouse operations and material management Expertise in leading teams, coordinating logistics, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining inventory accuracy Drives process improvements that enhance efficiency and reduce costs while cultivating positive team dynamics
Certification
- Confined Space Certification
- Six Sigma Certification
- Certified Quality Inspector
- Certified Quality Technician
- Certified Quality Auditor
- CDL A
- Forklift Certification
- Pallet Jack Certification
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Material Handler Team Lead
JTEKT North America
07.2024 - Current
Machine Operator
Palmetto Synthetics
01.2021 - 06.2024
Forklift Operator
Mccall Farms
01.2018 - 12.2023
Forklift Operator
Palmetto Synthetics
03.2017 - 11.2020
Quality Control Inspector
Lear Corporation
Lake City High School