Tyrone Brown
Baltimore
Summary
Skilled forklift driver adept at working quickly in fast-paced, demanding environments. Strong team player and problem-solver. Offering top communication and conflict resolution skills as well as a comprehensive background in shipping and receiving.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator
Amazon
03.2020 - 10.2023
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
Warehouse Worker
Khols Distribution Center
05.2010 - 09.2020
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
- Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
- Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
- Contributed to achieving team goals with consistent punctuality, reliability, and adherence to established performance standards.
- Operated various types of warehouse machinery safely, adhering to all relevant guidelines and protocols.
- Managed incoming shipments effectively by inspecting goods for quality control purposes before storing them appropriately.
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
- Ensured accurate order fulfillment by diligently cross-checking pick lists against packed items for consistency.
- Operated forklift to safely move and safeguard stock and supplies in warehouse.
- Achieved timely dispatch of orders using effective time management strategies during the picking process.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by implementing effective inventory management and organization systems.
- Maximized available storage space by utilizing vertical stacking techniques when arranging inventory items.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on warehouse equipment to ensure optimal functionality at all times.
- Trained and supervised new employees to apply best practices and comply with health and safety procedures and regulations.
- Assisted in the training and onboarding of new employees, contributing to a cohesive and efficient workforce.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
- Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northern High School
Baltimore, MD06.1984
Skills
- Order picking and processing
- Safety standards and protocols
- Heavy equipment operations
- Production reporting
- Certified in forklift operation
- Teamwork
- Equipment maintenance
- Materials transport
- Forklift operation
- Assembly line experience
Professional Skills
Equipment Operation
- Unloaded and stacked materials up to 5,000 lbs by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Boosted team efficiency by moving materials with forklifts, cranes and other equipment.
Order Fulfillment
- Completed over 500 customer orders each day in a warehouse setting.
- Manually transported warehouse materials weighing up to 80 lbs and maintained stamina while standing, sitting, bending and walking for extended periods of time.
- Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors, ensuring a timely shipment rate of 99%.
Maintenance
- Serviced minor equipment malfunctions to keep machinery operational and completed equipment condition reports for the vice president of operations.
- Troubleshoot and diagnosed mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and conducted preventive maintenance actions to keep equipment functional.
- Reported damage to racks, faulty equipment and other safety hazards to the supervisor for remediation.
Certification
- OSHA Forklift Certification
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Amazon
03.2020 - 10.2023
Warehouse Worker
Khols Distribution Center
05.2010 - 09.2020
High School Diploma -
Northern High School
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