Elijah Emerson
Winchester
Summary
Hardworking and observant Forklift Operator with experience operating and maintaining equipment. Dedicated to moving materials to meet challenging demands and promote team productivity. Dynamic Forklift Operator with experience handling and moving materials carefully and quickly. Highly dedicated with work history transporting goods from trucks to designated locations. Detail-oriented nature and commitment to safety.
Experienced with managing tables and providing top-notch service to guests in fast-paced environments. Utilizes excellent communication skills to collaborate with team members and create welcoming atmosphere. Track record of maintaining high standards of cleanliness and efficiency, ensuring positive dining experience for all patrons.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server
The V at the Vine
08.2025 - Current
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Forklift Operator/Quality Analyst
Infiltrator Water Technologies LLC
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
Forklift Operator/Loader and Unloader
Ace Scrap Metal Recycling
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Contributed to a clean work environment by performing daily trash removal, sweeping, and general upkeep tasks.
- Ensured timely completion of tasks by prioritizing workload according to urgency or importance.
- Displayed strong problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected challenges or obstacles during daily operations.
- Showcased strong multitasking abilities by simultaneously operating the scraper machine while monitoring job site conditions, equipment performance, and potential hazards.
- Enhanced worksite efficiency by maintaining the scraper machine and performing routine inspections.
- Enhanced loading efficiency by implementing proper lifting techniques and utilizing appropriate equipment.
Crew Member
Sonic Drive-In
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Drove team success by completing assigned task quickly and accurately.
- Identified unacceptable work or materials and independently corrected problems to keep operations on-target.
- Washed, peeled, cut and measured recipe ingredients.
- Kept customer and food preparation areas clean and well-organized for maximum efficiency.
- Resolved customer concerns and relayed relevant information to supervisor.
- Entered requested menu items into POS terminal, modifying with substitutions and add-ons to customize orders.
- Complied with company service standards, including inventory and cash control procedures.
- Received food orders from individuals and explained offerings.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by quickly addressing and resolving complaints with food or service.
- Built brand loyalty and accomplished customer satisfaction by working well with other food service team members.
- Reviewed contents on food trays to check receiving complete order.
- Served drinks and prepared specialty beverages.
Education
High School Diploma -
George Rogers Clark High School
Winchester, KY05.2023
Skills
- Manufacturing and warehouse procedures
- Inventory reporting
- Equipment operations
- Safety awareness
- Basic math aptitude
- Staging and sorting
- OSHA training
- Material handling
- Exceptional customer service
- Materials movement
- Material sourcing and distribution
- Physically fit and agile
- Loading and unloading
- Customer service-oriented
- Customer-focused
- Material inventory
- Strong work ethic
- Cash handling
- Guest engagement
Certification
- Certified Forklift Operator , Infiltrator Water Technologies LLC - 06/2023-07/2024
- Cpr Certified, Trainer Justin Anderson - 04/2025 last for 2 years
Timeline
Server
The V at the Vine
08.2025 - Current
Forklift Operator/Quality Analyst
Infiltrator Water Technologies LLC
06.2023 - 07.2024
Forklift Operator/Loader and Unloader
Ace Scrap Metal Recycling
06.2020 - 09.2020
Crew Member
Sonic Drive-In
01.2020 - 05.2020
High School Diploma -
George Rogers Clark High School
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