Brandon Sites
Indianapolis
Summary
Experienced Supervisor leading team members on-time job completion. Assign tasks, train employees, provide feedback, mediate interpersonal conflicts and implement company procedures. Excellent communication and listening skills. Provide leadership and vision which drives teams to meet goals.
Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
MaxLite
07.2023 - Current
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using [Skill] and [Technique].
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
Surface Manager
Interstate Optical
09.2016 - 09.2022
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
- Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Shipping and Receiving Supervisor, Head QC
Lovett Pallet Recycling LLC
04.2011 - 08.2016
- Orchestrated routing by producing accurate shipping documentation and package labels.
- Oversaw warehouse crew stocking inventory and preparing loads.
- Prepared and maintained accurate records of shipments and deliveries to enable tracking history and acquire consistent information.
- Worked with vendors to schedule daily pickups and weekly deliveries.
- Monitored and tracked shipments to determine timely delivery and minimize delays.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Generated end-of-day reports covering shipments, productivity, and financial totals.
- Reviewed paperwork to determine priorities and set schedules.
- Processed returns and updated accounts.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Collaborated with production staff to establish and meet quality standards
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Warren Central High School
Indianapolis, IN05.2011
Skills
- Warehouse Procedures
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Project Management
- Production Management
- Safety Awareness
- Production Deadline Management
- Warehouse Best Practices
- Inventory Reporting
- Warehouse Management
- Material Inventory
- Material Handling
- Material Packaging
- Certified Pallet Jack Operator
- Staff Management
- Safety Standards
- Pallet Disassembly and Assembly
- Equipment Operation
- Materials Transport
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Optimizing Efficiency
- Team Player
- Automated Machinery Operation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Stock Management
- Mechanical Attachment Management
Timeline
Forklift Operator
MaxLite
07.2023 - Current
Surface Manager
Interstate Optical
09.2016 - 09.2022
Shipping and Receiving Supervisor, Head QC
Lovett Pallet Recycling LLC
04.2011 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
Warren Central High School
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