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Avery McGinnis

Duluth

Summary

Cooperative forklift operator with several years of experience lifting and carrying heavy loads using warehouse equipment. Qualified to operate various classes of forklifts and practiced in wide range of heavy equipment. Talented problem-solver with strong ethics, integrity and relationship-building abilities.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Waffle House
Stone Mountain
10.2022 - Current
  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
  • Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
  • Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.

Forklift Operator

ADS
Lawrenceville
03.2022 - 06.2024
  • Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
  • Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
  • Adhered strictly to company policies concerning operation of material handling equipment.
  • Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
  • Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
  • Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
  • Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
  • Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
  • Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
  • Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.

Cook

Oasis Goodtime
Doraville
12.2017 - 10.2022
  • Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
  • Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
  • Took inventory counts before and after shifts to complete food inventory or storage sheets.
  • Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
  • Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.

Forklift Operator

Chicos Warehouse
Winder
02.2014 - 03.2016
  • Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
  • Utilized RF scanner technology while moving stock within facility in order to maintain accurate inventory levels.
  • Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
  • Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
  • Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
  • Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
  • Adhered strictly to company policies concerning operation of material handling equipment.
  • Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
  • Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
  • Verified accuracy of incoming orders against packing slips before loading onto truck and trailer for shipment.

Order Picker

Sherwood Food Distributors
Atlanta
06.2008 - 02.2011
  • Verified accuracy of orders by comparing items and quantities picked to customer invoices.
  • Performed regular cycle counts of inventory levels in assigned areas.
  • Organized warehouse shelves according to item size, type, style, color or product code.
  • Followed established procedures for receiving incoming shipments and verifying contents against purchase orders.
  • Completed paperwork related to order picking tasks accurately and promptly.
  • Transported products between storage areas manually or using material handling equipment.
  • Prepared orders for shipment by wrapping packages securely with protective materials such as bubble wrap or foam padding.
  • Ensured that all safety regulations were followed while performing work duties.
  • Regularly inspected equipment for proper functioning and cleaned it after each use.

Education

High School Diploma -

Plaquemine High School
LA
05-2006

Skills

  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Warehouse safety
  • Material packaging
  • Workplace cleanliness
  • Warehouse operations
  • Freight counts
  • Pallet stacking
  • Dock work
  • RFID readers
  • Order picking
  • Flatbeds and utility beds
  • RF scanner

Timeline

Cook

Waffle House
10.2022 - Current

Forklift Operator

ADS
03.2022 - 06.2024

Cook

Oasis Goodtime
12.2017 - 10.2022

Forklift Operator

Chicos Warehouse
02.2014 - 03.2016

Order Picker

Sherwood Food Distributors
06.2008 - 02.2011

High School Diploma -

Plaquemine High School
Avery McGinnis