Bobby Barksdale
Charlotte
Summary
Cooperative forklift operator with several years of experience lifting and carrying heavy loads using warehouse equipment. Qualified to operate various classes of forklifts and practiced in wide range of heavy equipment. Talented problem-solver with strong ethics, integrity and relationship-building abilities.
Solid background in warehouse operations with a focus on efficiently loading and unloading shipments while adhering to safety standards. Experience managing materials and ensuring quality control during production processes enhances operational effectiveness.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2009
2009
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Warehouse Worker/Warehouse Forklift Operator
Mauser Packaging Solutions
Charlotte
03.2024 - 12.2025
- Worked pickups from LTL, truckload carriers and customer pickups.
- Loaded warehouse inventory, including barrels, onto trucks using a forklift.
- Transported materials between production areas and warehouse using a forklift.
- Operated forklifts to move materials safely within the warehouse.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from delivery trucks efficiently.
Public Works Technician
City of Columbia Public Works
Columbia
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Performed maintenance & inspection on public roads, sidewalks, drainage systems, and utility networks.
- Responded to service requests, emergencies, participated in planning and execution of public works projects.
- Assisted in the installation and maintenance of water distribution systems.
Materials Handler forklift driver
Stanley Black and Decker
Fort Mill
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Handled, transported and organized materials for toolbox production using hand trucks, PPE, and various tools.
- Managed finished product skids ensuring proper palletizing and stretch-wrapping of products to prevent damage during shipping and storage.
- Operated forklifts to move materials within warehouse efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded products from trucks and containers.
Maintenance Technician
Remnant Management
Hillsborough
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Performed preventive maintenance for apartments by conducting inspections, troubleshooting HVAC systems, appliances, plumbing & electrical systems to perform necessary repairs.
- Managed work orders and prioritized tasks to minimize downtime and reduce emergency repairs.
Lumber Handler/Forklift Operator
Culpeper Wood Preservers
Columbia
02.2021 - 11.2022
- Operated wood treatment equipment to properly preserve lumber.
- Monitored treatment processes, adjusted settings, and performed quality checks to meet company standards.
- Sorted and stacked lumber according to size and type.
- Assisted in loading and unloading shipments of treated lumber.
Forklift Operator
Walmart distribution
Pageland
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Operated forklifts to transport goods within the warehouse efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded pallets from trucks and storage areas accurately.
- Conducted routine safety checks on forklift equipment before operation.
Education
Cheraw High
Cheraw, SCSkills
- Forklifts
- Pallet Jacks
- Dollies
- Hand Trucks
- Wrapping Machines
- Drum Dollies
- Warehouse & Inventory Systems
- RF Scanners
- Physical stamina
- HVAC repair
Timeline
Warehouse Worker/Warehouse Forklift Operator
Mauser Packaging Solutions
03.2024 - 12.2025
Public Works Technician
City of Columbia Public Works
01.2024 - 06.2024
Materials Handler forklift driver
Stanley Black and Decker
10.2022 - 12.2023
Maintenance Technician
Remnant Management
08.2022 - 02.2023
Lumber Handler/Forklift Operator
Culpeper Wood Preservers
02.2021 - 11.2022
Forklift Operator
Walmart distribution
01.2018 - 01.2021
Cheraw High