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James Brown

Virginia Beach

Summary

Dedicated and highly motivated industrial professional with extensive experience in forklift operation, shipping, and receiving. Known for a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments. Proven track record of maintaining safety standards while efficiently managing inventory and logistics. Adept at collaborating with teams to ensure seamless warehouse operations and timely delivery. Committed to continuous improvement and delivering quality results that support organizational goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Temporary Worker

Multiple Staffing Agencies
02.2022 - 05.2023
  • Operated forklifts to move, load, and unload products safely. Managed incoming and outgoing shipments by inspecting, verifying, and documenting inventory. Coordinated with team members to maintain accurate records and ensure timely order fulfillment while adhering to safety standards.

Forklift Operator/Material Handler

Sofidel
03.2021 - 02.2022
  • Operated forklifts to safely load, unload, and transport materials within the warehouse and shipping areas. Handled inventory management, organized materials, and supported seamless workflow to meet production and shipping deadlines.

Forklift Operator

US Special Delivery
02.2020 - 03.2021
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks efficiently, verifying shipments against manifest sheets and invoices. Maintained accurate documentation to ensure proper tracking and delivery of goods.

Forklift Operator

Ryder Systems
01.2019 - 02.2020
  • Shipping recovering, delivery to the lines with matireal as well as take away am staged product an live loads an unload trailers I have experience with all attachments..single wide forklift double wide , box clamp as well as worked in pls with roll clamp attachment

Slaughter house

American food groups
02.2018 - 01.2019
  • Performed tasks on the harvest floor, including handling and processing livestock according to safety and quality standards. Assisted with fabrication and maintenance of equipment and structural components to support daily operations. Maintained a clean and safe work environment while adhering to strict sanitation and safety protocols.

Rodbuster

Coastal Precast Systems
09.2017 - 10.2018
  • Tied rebar and prepared concrete forms for pouring. Closed, filled, and broke beds once concrete cured. Performed cleanup and fire watch duties to maintain a safe and efficient worksite.

Crew Leader

Sea thru windows
01.2015 - 08.2017

Loaded materials onto the truck and traveled to job sites or homeowners’ residences. Greeted customers to confirm appointment schedules and obtained approval to proceed. Provided detailed instructions on standard operating procedures to crew members, including window and door replacement, debris removal, and cleanup. Conducted walkthroughs with homeowners to ensure satisfaction, obtained signatures on invoices, and collected outstanding payments. Returned to the office to offload debris and prepare the truck for upcoming jobs.

Education

Associate's degree - Applied social sciences

Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA
02.2015

General education diploma - Ged

Hickory High School
Chesapeake, VA
09.2001

Skills

  • RF Scanner
  • Concrete Forming
  • Concrete Finishing
  • Order Picker
  • Fabrication
  • Forklift
  • Classroom Management
  • Carpentry
  • Warehouse Experience
  • Drywall
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Construction Management
  • Materials Handling
  • Trim Carpentry
  • Construction
  • Pallet Jack
  • Frame Carpentry
  • Electrical Experience
  • Load & Unload
  • Order Picking
  • Lawn Care
  • Reach Truck
  • Supervising Experience
  • Handyman
  • Facilities Maintenance
  • Loader Operation
  • Shipping & Receiving
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Mowing
  • Packaging
  • Remodeling
  • Mechanical Knowledge
  • Plumbing
  • Plastering

Certification

Forklift Certification

Timeline

Temporary Worker

Multiple Staffing Agencies
02.2022 - 05.2023

Forklift Operator/Material Handler

Sofidel
03.2021 - 02.2022

Forklift Operator

US Special Delivery
02.2020 - 03.2021

Forklift Operator

Ryder Systems
01.2019 - 02.2020

Slaughter house

American food groups
02.2018 - 01.2019

Rodbuster

Coastal Precast Systems
09.2017 - 10.2018

Crew Leader

Sea thru windows
01.2015 - 08.2017

General education diploma - Ged

Hickory High School

Associate's degree - Applied social sciences

Tidewater Community College
James Brown