Timothy Hodges
Claxton
Summary
Dynamic Material Handler with extensive experience at Ecoplastic, skilled in efficient loading and unloading, and maintaining workplace cleanliness. Proven ability to enhance team productivity through collaboration and a positive attitude. Proficient in operating forklifts and adhering to OSHA compliance, ensuring safety and quality in all operations.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler
Ecoplastic
Statesboro
12.2020 - 12.2026
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport materials efficiently within facility.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, ensuring accurate inventory management.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to uphold safety standards.
- Assisted in quality control by inspecting materials for defects before processing.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on material handling equipment to ensure optimal functioning throughout daily operations.
Heavy Freight Handler
John Deere
Augusta, GA
11.2010 - 12.2015
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport freight efficiently within warehouse.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, ensuring accurate placement in designated areas.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing freight for damage or discrepancies.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to enhance safety standards.
- Assisted in inventory management by conducting regular stock counts.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline loading processes and reduce delays.
- Adhered to safety protocols and company policies during all operations.
Live Hanger
Claxton Poultry
Claxton, GA
05.2002 - 11.2010
- Executed precise hanging techniques to ensure consistent product quality.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and improve efficiency.
- Adhered to safety protocols while operating hanging equipment and tools.
- Assisted in training new employees on operational procedures and safety standards.
- Monitored production line for quality assurance and addressed discrepancies promptly.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment to minimize downtime.
- Slaughtered animals in accordance with religious laws and verified carcasses met specified religious standards.
- Severed jugular veins to drain blood and facilitate slaughtering.
- Controlled hydraulic bars for continuous flow of products.
- Wrapped dressed carcasses and meat cuts to prepare meat products for sale or consumption.
- Enhanced team productivity by collaborating closely with coworkers to ensure workflow consistency.
- Improved efficiency by expertly hanging live poultry in a timely manner.
- Reduced bird stress and maintained animal welfare through careful handling techniques.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Valmont
Claxton, GA
03.1992 - 01.2002
- Operated heavy machinery including excavators, bulldozers, and loaders to complete construction projects.
- Conducted daily safety inspections on equipment to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to execute project plans efficiently and effectively.
- Assisted in training new employees on equipment operations and safety protocols.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
Education
High School Diploma -
Claxton High School
Claxton, GASkills
- Material handling
- Loading and unloading
- Order picking
- Positive attitude
- Heavy lifting
- Workplace cleanliness
- Package handling
- Warehouse operations
- Materials handling and transport
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Truck loading and unloading
- Pallet jack operation
- Material packaging
- Assembly and production
- Materials management
- Manufacturing
- OSHA compliance
- Incident reporting
- Production support
Timeline
Material Handler
Ecoplastic
12.2020 - 12.2026
Heavy Freight Handler
John Deere
11.2010 - 12.2015
Live Hanger
Claxton Poultry
05.2002 - 11.2010
Heavy Equipment Operator
Valmont
03.1992 - 01.2002
High School Diploma -
Claxton High School