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DONOVAN DUKES

Warehouse Specialist LLC
Calumet City
13
years of professional experience

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.

Work History

Forklift Operator

1 Year 11 Months
Warehouse Specialist LLC | 06.2024 - 05.2026
  • Operated sit-down and stand up forklifts to safely move materials throughout the warehouse.
  • Loaded and unloaded inbound and outbound trucks efficiently.
  • Conducted daily equipment inspections and reported maintenance or safety concerns.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and improve loading efficiency during peak hours.

Machine Operator

2 Years 3 Months
WestRock Inc. | 09.2021 - 12.2023
  • Ensured product consistency, closely monitoring machine outputs and making necessary adjustments.
  • Provided training and mentorship to junior operators, enhancing team performance and skills development.
  • Managed and monitored processes and machine systems by observing readings on control boards.

Machine Operator

8 Months
Dutch American Foods, Inc. | 08.2020 - 04.2021
  • Operated high-speed manufacturing equipment to ensure efficient production processes.
  • Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.

Material Handler

1 Year 10 Months
Cleveland Steel Container | 06.2018 - 04.2020
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
  • Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
  • Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.

Truck Driver's Assistant

2 Years 9 Months
MDI Transportation Systems | 01.2013 - 10.2015
  • Enhanced delivery efficiency by assisting with loading and unloading of cargo in a timely manner.
  • Arranged products on truck to achieve best use of storage space and to minimize damage.
  • Displayed very good communication and customer service skills.

Education

High School Diploma

Orr Academy High School | Chicago, IL | 06-2005

Skills

Forklift operator certification
OSHA compliance
Material handling
Heavy equipment operations
Safety inspections
Workflow efficiency
Load optimization
Time management
Teamwork and collaboration

Timeline

Forklift Operator

Warehouse Specialist LLC
06.2024 - 05.2026Read More

Machine Operator

WestRock Inc.
09.2021 - 12.2023Read More

Machine Operator

Dutch American Foods, Inc.
08.2020 - 04.2021Read More

Material Handler

Cleveland Steel Container
06.2018 - 04.2020Read More

Truck Driver's Assistant

MDI Transportation Systems
01.2013 - 10.2015Read More

Orr Academy High School

High School Diploma
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DONOVAN DUKES