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Laton Davis

Midway

Summary

Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, including pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Capable of bringing years of experience and dedication to meeting customer needs with fast and friendly service. Customer-focused sales professional with dedication to safe driving and meeting delivery deadlines. Safety-oriented Delivery Driver clean driving record and current CDL. Reliable Sales Associate with strengths in inventory management and customer service. Friendly, knowledgeable and hard-working team player. Willing to learn new experiences, and earn new titles

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Worker

Target
11.2024 - 01.2025
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds.
  • Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
  • Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.

Forklift Operator 2

NFI
01.2024 - 11.2024
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.

Pickup and Delivery Driver

JC Lewis Ford
08.2023 - 11.2023
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
  • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
  • Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.

Turret Operator

Staffing Alternatives
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Followed company policies and OSHA requirements to maintain work safety.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
  • 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.

Putaway Lead

Western Power Sports
03.2022 - 06.2023
  • Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
  • Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
  • Maintained top performance standards while working in hot warehouse environment.
  • Completed inventory accounts to keep records current and promote accurate ordering.

Forklift Operator

Western Powersports
12.2019 - 06.2021
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Can operate Raymond Turret Trucks.
  • Can operate Raymond Reach Forklift Trucks.
  • Can operate Raymond Order Picker.

Laborer 1

Chatham County Park And Rec
11.2012 - 05.2013

Cleaned and maintained restrooms,cut grass at all the county parks and maintained equipment. Fix kids playground. maintained trees and plants

  • Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, to clear brush and for tree removal.
  • Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.

Delivery Driver

Moon Light Mattress
09.2009 - 02.2011
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Completed daily pre-trip inspection checklist before first delivery.
  • Picked up and delivered beds.
  • Delivered mattress and set them up.
  • Open and closed the store.

Dairy Associate

Kroger
10.2009 - 02.2010
  • Stocked dairy products including milk, eggs, cheese and yogurt.
  • Prepared products for sales floor by adding tags and readying pallets or restocking.
  • Maintained clear aisles during restocking to avoid hazards and promote guest convenience.

Garden Associate

Walmart
08.2008 - 09.2009
  • Restocked shelves with new plants each day and rotated stock for optimal appearance.
  • Kept greenhouse clean, neat and well-organized to maximize productivity and professional appeal.
  • Organized plant stocks for optimal growth and transported to displays when ready for customer sales.
  • Help customers choose plants for their gardens.

Dairy Associate

Kroger
11.2007 - 07.2008
  • Stocked dairy products including milk, eggs, cheese and yogurt.
  • Assisted Dairy Manager with orders to meet dairy department needs based on past and projected sales.
  • Restocked cases with new merchandise and removed expired items for proper disposal.
  • Delivered superior customer service and handles client requests.
  • Trained new dairy clerks on rotation systems, product management and customer service.

Electronics Sales Associate

Walmart
08.2005 - 01.2007
  • Coordinated restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions.
  • Maintained current store, product and promotional knowledge to drive consistent sales.
  • Provided every customer with professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
  • Searched store inventory system to determine whether requested products were available.
  • Completed customer's purchase by effectively processing credit and debit cards, cash and personal checks.
  • Welcomed customers, offered to help locate items and suggested merchandise without being intrusive or pushy.

Education

No Degree - CDL

Savannah Technical College
Savannah, GA
03.2015

High School Diploma -

Liberty County High School
Hinesville, GA
05.2004

Skills

  • Courteous and polite demeanor
  • Forklift Operation
  • Safe driver
  • Class A Commercial Driver's License
  • Time management skills
  • Route management
  • Responsible driver
  • Warehouse operations

Timeline

Warehouse Worker

Target
11.2024 - 01.2025

Forklift Operator 2

NFI
01.2024 - 11.2024

Pickup and Delivery Driver

JC Lewis Ford
08.2023 - 11.2023

Turret Operator

Staffing Alternatives
06.2023 - 08.2023

Putaway Lead

Western Power Sports
03.2022 - 06.2023

Forklift Operator

Western Powersports
12.2019 - 06.2021

Laborer 1

Chatham County Park And Rec
11.2012 - 05.2013

Dairy Associate

Kroger
10.2009 - 02.2010

Delivery Driver

Moon Light Mattress
09.2009 - 02.2011

Garden Associate

Walmart
08.2008 - 09.2009

Dairy Associate

Kroger
11.2007 - 07.2008

Electronics Sales Associate

Walmart
08.2005 - 01.2007

High School Diploma -

Liberty County High School

No Degree - CDL

Savannah Technical College
Laton Davis