Roderick Powell
Atlanta
Summary
To obtain a position with a dynamic corporation where I can use my energy and skills to develop, motivate, lead and encourage employee productivity.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Dock Worker
FedEx Freight
01.2022 - 02.2026
- Ensuring all trailers and freight are properly secured using load bars, decks, and beams in compliance with safety and transportation standards.
- Maintaining precise freight weight and dimensional records to ensure regulatory compliance, accurate shipment processing, and operational efficiency.
- Efficiently loading and unloading freight while maintaining safety, accuracy, and productivity.
- Training all new freight handlers.
- Managing critical dock cutoff schedules to ensure on time freight departures, maximize operational efficiency, and maintain service commitments.
- Managing all priority freight.
- Collaborating with dispatch personnel to coordinate freight movement, ensure on time departures, and consistently meet critical operational deadlines.
- Reinforcing all safety policies.
- Verifying HAZMAT placards on all trailers to ensure DOT compliance and maintain the safe transportation of freight.
Material Handler Lead
Elring Klinger
02.2018 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with production supervisors to coordinate scheduled expedited orders and ensure timely material flow.
- Trained and mentored new material handlers on company procedures, safety protocols, and operational best practices.
- Provided continuous material support to large, medium, and small press operations to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency.
- Partnered with the safety team to promote a safe, compliant work environment.
- Enforced scrap metal procedures to improve cost control and operational efficiency.
- Trained employees on scrap metal handling procedures and company policies.
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded trucks while maintaining safety, accuracy, and productivity.
- Cleaned and replenished production totes to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
- Performed routine forklift inspections and maintenance checks to ensure safe, reliable equipment operation.
- Expedited material requests to prevent production delays and maintain workflow efficiency.
Lead Retail Sales Router
Jones Distribution
Norcross, GA
05.2016 - 12.2017
- Distributing merchandise locally and out of state.
- Responsible for merchandising of all products locally and out of state.
- Loading and unloading of company trucks.
- Effectively and efficiently communicate with other departments throughout the company.
- Driving 1800 plus miles a week.
- Responsible for completion of detailed paperwork during every shift.
- Built positive rapport with managers of Kroger and Walmart stores locally and out of state.
Excursion Operator/ Fork Lift Operator/ Reclaim Operator
Pactiv
Covington, GA
11.2014 - 05.2016
- Safety operate the forklift up to company standards.
- Responsible for loading and unloading of trucks in a timely manner.
- Responsible for mixing chemicals to create company products.
- Responsible for starting extrusion lines throughout the shift.
- Manage all lock out tag out procedures.
- Maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
Education
Diploma - undefined
Rockdale County High School
Conyers, GA01.2009
Skills
- Certified Fork Lift Operator
- Safety award winner
Accomplishments
2X SAFETY AWARD WINNER
Timeline
Dock Worker
FedEx Freight
01.2022 - 02.2026
Material Handler Lead
Elring Klinger
02.2018 - 01.2022
Lead Retail Sales Router
Jones Distribution
05.2016 - 12.2017
Excursion Operator/ Fork Lift Operator/ Reclaim Operator
Pactiv
11.2014 - 05.2016
Diploma - undefined
Rockdale County High School