Sylvester Young Jr.
Newnan
Summary
Organized professional experienced in safely moving materials in high-volume warehouse environments. Strong knowledge of inventory management as well as shipping and receiving procedures. Ambitious and hardworking with drive to deliver top-quality results.
Efficient Forklift Operator known for high productivity and ability to complete tasks efficiently. Possess specialized skills in inventory management, safety compliance, and equipment maintenance. Excel in time management, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring smooth workflow and safe operations in fast-paced environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
D&H Distribution
03.2025 - Current
- Promote cross-training among staff to ensure versatility and flexibility within the team.
- Oversee daily operations for departments and providing support, and guidance to staff to maintain morale and productivity levels.
- Address and resolve operational issues as they arise, utilizing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Responsible for loading/unloading inbound shipments.
- Shipping and receiving duties vendor product verification, mis-sorts, staging lanes, and QC forklift operators.
- Report inventory discrepancies, assist in resolution, and provide support team members within my department.
Lead Supervisor / Forklift Operator
SBS / EFW
07.2021 - 03.2025
- Promote cross-training among staff to ensure versatility and flexibility within the team.
- Oversee daily operations for departments and providing support, and guidance to staff to maintain morale and productivity levels.
- Monitor and manage inventory levels, ensuring accurate stock counts and minimizing discrepancies.
- Address and resolve operational issues as they arise, utilizing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Responsible for loading/unloading inbound shipments.
- Shipping and receiving duties vendor product verification, mis-sorts, staging lanes, and QC forklift operators.
- Report inventory discrepancies, assist in resolution, and provide support team members within my department.
Forklift Operator Lead
Lantern Logistics/Randstad
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Responsible for loading/unloading inbound shipments.
- Shipping and receiving duties vendor product verification, mis-sorts, staging lanes, and QC forklift operators.
- Report inventory discrepancies, assist in resolution, and provide support team members within my department.
Cafeteria Inventory Clerk
Wilkinson County C.F.
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Responsible for managing inventory of perishable & non-perishable items.
- Shipping and receiving duties including order verification, unloading of shipment, and storage.
- Operated standup forklift and pallet jack to relocate inventory from one location to another.
Kitchen Distribution Associate
Mississippi CCI
05.2009 - 12.2017
- Responsible for loading & unloading supply truck.
- Managed inventory of kitchen supplies, perishables, and non-perishables.
- Trained assigned kitchen staff on safety, inventory, storage, and stocking.
Education
High School -
Southeast Lauderdale High
Meridian, MSSkills
- Warehouse Distribution
- Forklift Operator
- Inventory Management
- Reach Truck/Clamp
- Hard-Working
- Fast Learner
- Organized
- Punctual
- Reliable
- Cross-training staff
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Punctual and reliable
- Equipment inspections
- Warehouse support
- Safety awareness
- Materials handling
References
Available upon Request
Timeline
Forklift Operator
D&H Distribution
03.2025 - Current
Lead Supervisor / Forklift Operator
SBS / EFW
07.2021 - 03.2025
Forklift Operator Lead
Lantern Logistics/Randstad
06.2019 - 07.2021
Cafeteria Inventory Clerk
Wilkinson County C.F.
01.2018 - 03.2019
Kitchen Distribution Associate
Mississippi CCI
05.2009 - 12.2017
High School -
Southeast Lauderdale High