Keil Alston
Petersburg
Summary
Accomplished Forklift Operator with extensive experience at Fidelis Logistics, excelling in load securing and safety compliance. Proven ability to enhance warehouse efficiency through meticulous record keeping and effective communication. Recognized for maintaining high-quality standards and fostering team collaboration in fast-paced environments. Committed to operational excellence and safety in material handling.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Fidelis logistics
Henrico
03.2024 - 04.2025
- Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
- Visually assessed materials for conformance to quality standards and shipping orders, removing nonconforming products and reporting for further action.
- Positioned lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids and boxes to secure materials for transport to designated areas.
- Employed hand signals to communicate effectively with coworkers operating transport vehicles and direct movements from floor.
- Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
Forklift Operator
The Vitamin Shop
Ashland
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
Warehouse Associate
Standard Motors
Disputanta
07.2018 - 12.2022
- Assembled customer orders from stock ensuring that the correct number and types of products were picked accurately.
- Maintained accurate inventory records through manual and computerized systems.
- Packed goods for shipment in accordance with customer instructions.
- Maintained accurate records of all incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Adhered strictly to company policies regarding quality control measures throughout the shipping process.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.
Warehouse Associate
Perdue
Prince George
02.2014 - 11.2017
- Ensured compliance with established safety procedures when operating machinery or performing physical tasks within the warehouse environment.
- Unloaded materials from trucks using forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Adhered strictly to company policies regarding quality control measures throughout the shipping process.
- Maintained accurate records of all incoming and outgoing shipments.
Warehouse Associate
Boars Head
Petersburg
01.2013 - 02.2014
- Ensured compliance with established safety procedures when operating machinery or performing physical tasks within the warehouse environment.
- Assembled customer orders from stock ensuring that the correct number and types of products were picked accurately.
- Unloaded materials from trucks using forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Maintained accurate inventory records through manual and computerized systems.
- Performed cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory levels.
- Adhered strictly to company policies regarding quality control measures throughout the shipping process.
Dishwasher
Steel Horse Grill
Chester
06.2010 - 09.2012
- Stocked service areas with clean plates, bowls, cups, and other items as needed.
- Inspected all returned dishes for cleanliness before restocking them on shelves.
- Followed all safety guidelines while handling sharp objects like knives or forks.
- Filled out daily logs regarding temperature readings of dishwashers as required by health department regulations.
- Loaded dirty dishes into the dishwasher racks and unloaded clean dishes from the washer onto carts or shelves.
- Sanitized surfaces after each use following standard sanitation practices.
- Removed garbage and trash to designated disposal areas in accordance with health regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Petersburg High School
Petersburg, VA06-2007
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Load securing
- Material handling
- Safety compliance
- Quality control
- Record keeping
- Equipment maintenance
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- [Equipment] operation
- Warehouse safety
- Material packaging
- Materials handling
- Forklift maintenance
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Fidelis logistics
03.2024 - 04.2025
Forklift Operator
The Vitamin Shop
01.2023 - 03.2024
Warehouse Associate
Standard Motors
07.2018 - 12.2022
Warehouse Associate
Perdue
02.2014 - 11.2017
Warehouse Associate
Boars Head
01.2013 - 02.2014
Dishwasher
Steel Horse Grill
06.2010 - 09.2012
High School Diploma -
Petersburg High School
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