Jermaine Willis
Macon
Summary
Accomplished Forklift Operator with a proven track record of enhancing warehouse efficiency and safety at companies like Georgia Power. Expert in forklift operation and certified in safe driving, adept at reducing accidents by over 30%. A team player, skilled in material handling and optimizing space utilization, significantly improving shipment processes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator
Bass Pro Shops
01.2022 - 02.2025
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Enhanced workplace safety by diligently inspecting forklifts before each shift and reporting any issues promptly.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Carter's Distribution Center
01.2017 - 12.2021
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
Forklift Operator
Georgia Power
04.2010 - 11.2016
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation, contributing to a stronger workforce.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels with precise forklift operation and proper storage techniques.
Education
Diploma -
Westside Highschool
Macon, GA05.2003
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Forklift operator certification
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Team player
- Material handling
- Order picking and processing
- Safe driver
- Palletizing
- Materials handling
Certification
Forklift
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Bass Pro Shops
01.2022 - 02.2025
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Carter's Distribution Center
01.2017 - 12.2021
Forklift Operator
Georgia Power
04.2010 - 11.2016
Forklift
Diploma -
Westside Highschool
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