DAndre Sales
Nashville
Summary
Dedicated Forklift Operator with a proven track record at Logistics Insight, skilled in enhancing warehouse efficiency and safety. Expert in material handling and shipping, I excel in teamwork and problem-solving, ensuring timely processing of shipments while adhering to OSHA guidelines. Committed to maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
Logistics Insight
Smyrna, TN
11.2022 - 05.2025
- 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.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
Sanitation Crew Member
Standard Candy
Nashville, TN
09.2020 - 10.2022
- Maintained neat, clean and sanitized work areas.
- Followed company and OSHA safety protocols for handling and disposing of hazardous materials.
- Reduced the risk of cross-contamination by properly cleaning and sanitizing equipment, surfaces, and utensils.
- Reassembled production lines to restore production with minimal downtime.
- Ensured proper disposal of waste materials according to company policies and environmental regulations, promoting eco-friendly practices.
- Collected, sorted, and disposed of garbage and recycling from production work areas.
Oil Change Technician
Valvoline Instant Oil
La Vergne, TN
05.2015 - 08.2020
- Kept shop areas neat, clean, and free of safety hazards.
- Checked fluids, tires, brakes, and other systems as part of Number-point inspection.
- Inspected vehicles to determine need for changing oils and filters and provided feedback to customers.
- Topped off fluids in vehicle engines to lubricate, protect, and cool engine.
- Dismounted and mounted tires to perform air checks, rotations, and rebalances.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing efficient and thorough oil changes in a timely manner.
Forklift Operator
Stratas Food
Nashville Tennessee
07.2025 - 02.2026
- Operated forklifts and other material handling equipment to ensure efficient warehouse operations.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to maintain safety standards and operational efficiency.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks, adhering to proper handling procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline inventory management processes and reduce delays.
Education
High School - undefined
Hunter's Lane High School
Nashville, TN05-2012
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Forklift operator certification
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Team player
- Warehouse safety
- Material handling
- Safety awareness
- Teamwork and collaboration
- General laborer
- Order picking
- Safe driver
- Punctual and reliable
- Palletizing
- Materials handling
- Problem-solving
- Material packaging
- Lift equipment operation
- Dock operations
- Hand-eye coordination
- Lifts up to number pounds
- Deadline driven
- Certified forklift operator
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Stratas Food
07.2025 - 02.2026
Forklift Operator
Logistics Insight
11.2022 - 05.2025
Sanitation Crew Member
Standard Candy
09.2020 - 10.2022
Oil Change Technician
Valvoline Instant Oil
05.2015 - 08.2020
High School - undefined
Hunter's Lane High School