Malik Jackson
Macon
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented Warehouse Forklift Operator with proven expertise at Perry Ellis International. Skilled in optimizing warehouse organization and enhancing shipping processes. Recognized for exceptional problem-solving abilities and commitment to safety, ensuring timely deliveries while maintaining high standards of workplace cleanliness and team collaboration.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Perry Ellis International
01.2025 - Current
Sushi and Hibachi Chef
Rock'n'roll Sushi
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Streamlined kitchen processes by implementing efficient food prep techniques, reducing overall wait times for customers.
- Implemented portion control measures to minimize food costs without compromising quality or presentation.
- Developed innovative menu items that incorporated seasonal ingredients to keep offerings fresh and exciting for guests.
- Coordinated closely with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service during peak hours.
- Built rapport with customers through engaging tableside presentations and excellent communication skills.
- Supported the restaurant''s sustainability initiatives by utilizing locally sourced ingredients and implementing eco-friendly practices in the kitchen.
Dishwasher
Shogun Japanese Steakhouse Louisville
04.2020 - 02.2024
- 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.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
- Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
- Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift according to company guidelines.
- Reduced product damage by performing routine forklift maintenance and safety checks.
- Contributed to the reduction of workplace accidents by adhering to strict safety protocols during all forklift operations.
- Participated in regular safety meetings, staying up-to-date on best practices in regards to safe and efficient operation of a warehouse forklift.
- Improved overall warehouse cleanliness, routinely clearing debris from aisles with the use of attachments on the forklift.
- Supported the shipping department with prompt loading and unloading tasks utilizing a variety of specialized attachments on the forklift as needed.
- Collaborated with other warehouse team members, ensuring smooth workflow through effective communication during forklift operations.
- Expedited shipment processes by accurately pulling orders from inventory shelves using a forklift following pick tickets specifications.
- Transported stowed product inventory to various locations throughout unit, labeling and replenishing inventory items, making boxes and loading and unloading trailers to keep stock in proper condition.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Fostered positive working relationships with colleagues and supervisors, promoting teamwork and collaboration within the warehouse environment while executing daily forklift tasks.
- Kept up-to-date on company policies and procedures relating to forklift operations through continuous training sessions and self-directed learning.
- Turned in paperwork outlining orders for inspection before loading, marking load tickets for out of stock items, withholding or completing orders as necessary and inspecting trucks before departure.
- Drove carts, dollies, hand trucks, mobile power-propelled trucks and other moving equipment to move large quantities of merchandise.
- Assisted with periodic physical inventory counts, ensuring accuracy and integrity in stock records through meticulous tracking of items moved via the use of a warehouse forklifter.
- Safeguarded quality of products stored in the warehouse by ensuring proper stacking techniques and adherence to weight restrictions while operating a forklift.
Education
GED - Bioinformatics
Southwest Highschool
Macon, GA05.2023
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Warehouse organization
- Truck loading and unloading
- Problem-solving
- Shipping and receiving
- Heavy lifting
- Materials handling
- Loading and unloading
- Pallet jack operation
- Workplace cleanliness
- Loading dock procedures
- Warehouse safety
- Order picking
- Shipment receiving
- Equipment maintenance
- Hand-eye coordination
- Storage procedures
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
Learning mexican cuban and villenswala in a couple months. Getting my forklift license at the of Twenty and teaching other people how to drive a forklift.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Perry Ellis International
01.2025 - Current
Sushi and Hibachi Chef
Rock'n'roll Sushi
03.2024 - 01.2025
Dishwasher
Shogun Japanese Steakhouse Louisville
04.2020 - 02.2024
GED - Bioinformatics
Southwest Highschool