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MELVIN BRYAN

Greensboro

Summary

Dynamic Forklift Operator with a proven track record at PBV, excelling in safety compliance and load management. Recognized for strong organizational skills and a customer-centric approach, I effectively optimized warehouse operations, ensuring efficient materials movement and enhancing team collaboration. Committed to process improvement and maintaining high safety standards.

A dedicated forklift operator with years of experience in safely lifting and moving heavy materials. Expertise in operating a wide range of forklifts and heavy equipment. Recognized for strong problem-solving capabilities and a commitment to ethical standards in the workplace.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Forklift Operator

PBV
Winston-Salem
12.2022 - Current
  • Operated forklift to transport materials safely within warehouse environment.
  • Loaded and unloaded shipments to sustain continuous workflow.
  • Conducted routine inspections on forklift for safety compliance.
  • Moved freight and stock between storage, production areas, and loading docks.
  • Maneuvered forklift around pallets and boxes to optimize handling efficiency.
  • Ensured adherence to safety procedures during forklift operations.
  • Followed standard work instructions for picking, sorting, staging, and scanning products.
  • Assisted in loading and unloading goods from trucks, containers, and railcars.

Paint Department Associate

Lowes
High Point
08.2020 - 12.2022
  • Mixed paint colors based on customer specifications and requirements.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of paint mixing area and storage facilities.
  • Assisted customers in selecting appropriate paint products and provided expert product knowledge.
  • Prepared orders for delivery by accurately labeling and organizing paint containers.
  • Monitored inventory levels, promptly reporting discrepancies to management.
  • Followed established procedures for mixing, measuring, tinting, and blending paints and stains.

Paint Department Associate

Lowes Home Improvment
Columbus
10.2018 - 08.2020
  • Mixed paint colors according to customer specifications and requirements.
  • Assisted customers in selecting paint products and provided product knowledge.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of paint mixing area and storage facilities.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations while handling hazardous materials.
  • Inspected returned merchandise for damage or defects before restocking shelves.
  • Stocked shelves, racks and displays with paint products according to store standards.
  • Implemented new ideas and processes that improved department efficiency.
  • Performed daily inventory of all paint products in stock.
  • Scheduled orders for special orders from vendors and suppliers.

Backroom Associate

Sears, Roebuck & Co.
Columbus
02.2017 - 11.2018
  • Organized backroom inventory
  • Unloaded multitudes of merchandise from trucks
  • Retrieved online web orders
  • Gave a "wow" member experience to each customer
  • Handled repairs
  • Organized backroom inventory to ensure efficient product retrieval.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
  • Assisted in unloading shipments and sorting merchandise for easy access.
  • Operated warehouse equipment for inventory management and stock replenishment.
  • Participated in physical inventories as required by company policy.
  • Examined product quality prior to its placement on shelves or racks.
  • Ensured accurate pricing of items by verifying information against labels and tickets.
  • Retrieved requested items from backroom inventory promptly and accurately.
  • Operated material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts and hand trucks safely and efficiently.

Sales Associate

Northern Sports Co.
Columbus
09.2016 - 02.2017
  • Prevented profit loss
  • Ensured customer jevity by presenting outstanding customer service
  • Specialized in product placement
  • Seized every opportunity given
  • Assisted customers in selecting sporting goods and apparel.
  • Maintained inventory levels and organized merchandise displays.
  • Processed sales transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems.
  • Provided product knowledge and recommendations to enhance customer experience.
  • Ensured compliance with company standards for store cleanliness and safety.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
  • Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.

Sales Associate

Family Dollar Stores Inc.
Fayetteville
01.2016 - 09.2016
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store policies regarding; payments, returns and exchanges.
  • Prevented store losses using awareness, attention to detail and integrity
  • Organized weekly sales reports to track sales profit
  • Developed several client relationships
  • Exceeded sales quota
  • Assisted customers in selecting sporting goods and apparel.
  • Maintained inventory levels and organized merchandise displays.
  • Processed sales transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems.
  • Provided product knowledge and recommendations to enhance customer experience.

Education

High School Diploma -

Westover High School
Fayetteville, NC, United States
01.2015

Skills

  • Strong organizational skills
  • Active listening skills
  • Seasoned in conflict resolution
  • Courteous demeanor
  • Customer service expert
  • Fashion knowledge
  • Opening/closing procedures
  • Visual merchandising proficiency
  • Telecommunication skills
  • Forklift operation
  • Safety compliance
  • Load management
  • Inventory tracking
  • Customer service
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Communication skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Adaptability
  • Safety awareness
  • Process improvement
  • Flatbeds and utility beds
  • OSHA compliance
  • Stock rotation
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Process management
  • [Equipment] operation
  • Order picking
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • OSHA workplace safety
  • Downstacking management
  • Stock allocation
  • Pallet stacking
  • Dock operations
  • Staging and sorting
  • Materials movement
  • Stock management
  • Materials handling
  • General laborer
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Warehouse operations
  • Safe driver
  • Certified pallet jack operator
  • Forklift operator certification

Affiliations

  • Video Editor
  • Social Media Expert
  • Bowling
  • Basketball
  • Reader
  • Musician
  • Audio Technician (Self-Taught)

Timeline

Forklift Operator

PBV
12.2022 - Current

Paint Department Associate

Lowes
08.2020 - 12.2022

Paint Department Associate

Lowes Home Improvment
10.2018 - 08.2020

Backroom Associate

Sears, Roebuck & Co.
02.2017 - 11.2018

Sales Associate

Northern Sports Co.
09.2016 - 02.2017

Sales Associate

Family Dollar Stores Inc.
01.2016 - 09.2016

High School Diploma -

Westover High School

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