Sherard McKay
Florence
Summary
Results-oriented professional with extensive experience as a battery operator at Clarios. Expertise in forklift operation and safety compliance, ensuring efficient material handling and shipment processing. Maintained high standards of inventory management while fostering interdepartmental collaboration to enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Battery Operator
Clarios
Florence
09.2022 - Current
- Operate forklift in a safe manner to move large shipments within the facility.
- Move heavy pallets of battery products from one area of the warehouse to another with accuracy and efficiency.
- Manage hazardous material documentation requirements when preparing orders for shipment.
- Move large and bulky items manually or with pallet jacks, or forklifts.
- Load and unload trucks with appropriate material handling equipment.
- Check for corrosion or dirt buildup on battery terminals, connectors, and other components.
- Operate computers to access information related to shipping activities.
- Collaborate closely with other departments on special projects, as needed.
- Maintain inventory records, including tracking incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Manage work area cleanliness by following company guidelines for organization.
- Adhere strictly to company policies concerning the use of protective gear while on duty.
- Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Receive incoming shipments, verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy, and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations related to hazardous materials handling.
Car Detailer Owner/Operator
S&M Car Detail
Florence
05.2011 - Current
- Sanitize interiors by spraying an antibacterial agent onto hard surfaces, such as door handles, steering wheel covers, and gear shifts.
- Wash a wide range of vehicles each day.
- Clean and polish vehicles using wax, polishes, detergents, brushes, water hoses, vacuums, and other specialized equipment.
- Dry vehicles with microfiber towels after washing them.
- Polish chrome trim with a soft cloth or buffer.
- Shampoo carpets, floor mats, and upholstery to clean stains and spills.
- Wash exterior surfaces to remove dirt and debris from the body of the vehicle.
- Clean cars both externally and internally by hand or with the use of automated equipment.
- Maintain detailed records of all services performed on each vehicle.
- Restore headlights by applying special cleaning solutions that remove yellowing caused by UV exposure.
- Provide customers with information about their vehicle's condition prior to the detailing work being completed.
- Serve clients with on-site detailing services at businesses and homes.
- Maintain cleanliness and presentation of stockroom and organized chemical racks by size, style and color for visual appeal.
Machine Operator
Mohawk Industries Inc
Bennettsville
01.2018 - 09.2022
- Performed regular maintenance on machines to ensure optimal performance.
- Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
- Unload finished products from machines onto conveyors or other transport systems.
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
- Assisted with troubleshooting issues that arose with facility production processes.
- Trained personnel on safe handling procedures for hazardous materials used during production processes.
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
- Conducted regular safety audits to identify potential hazards or risks within working environment.
Material Handler
XPO Logistics
Hanahan
12.2016 - 01.2018
- Ensured orderly production and distribution of products by pulling orders from inventory.
- Contributed to the orderly operation of the stock and/or materials storage area.
- Performed regular cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory records.
- Managed warehouse receiving, storing and shipping.
- Unloaded cargo from trucks with mechanized equipment.
- Logged unit quantities and entered data into inventory database.
- Organized warehouse shelves, racks, and bins for proper storage of materials.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with appropriate material handling equipment.
- Operated forklift in a safe manner to move large shipments within the facility.
- Transported hazardous materials safely according to established protocols.
- Assisted with physical inventories as needed by counting parts accurately and quickly.
- Managed work area cleanliness by following company guidelines for organization.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while operating material handling equipment.
Stocker
Walmart
Ladson
05.2015 - 12.2016
- Stocked shelves with newly arrived products.
- Recorded quantity, type and value of materials or items received.
- Processed returns quickly and accurately according to company policy.
- Inspected stock for damage or defects and reported issues to management.
- Assisted with store displays and window dressing as needed.
- Ensured that all products were labeled properly before stocking the shelves.
- Packed boxes for shipment using appropriate packing materials.
- Loaded trucks with outgoing orders according to shipping manifests provided by customers.
- Updated product labels to reflect accurate pricing.
- Organized storage areas for efficient use of space.
- Removed outdated products from shelves in accordance with company policy.
- Provided customer service by answering questions about product location, price and availability.
Education
Welding Technology
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Florence, SC03-2026
High School Diploma -
West Florence High School
Florence, SC05-2001
Skills
- Forklift Operation
- Product Inspection
- Production Reporting
- Palletizing
- Stock allocation
- OSHA Compliance
- Warehouse picking
- Material Handling
- Certified forklift operator
- Shipment Processing
- Safety awareness
- Upholstery Cleaning
- Merchandise Stocking
- Interior and exterior cleaning
- Warehouse Safety
- MIG welding
- Inventory management
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Customer service
- Machine operation
- Overhead welding
- Flat position welding
- Pulse MIG welding
- Welding certification
- MIG welding expertise
- Horizontal welding
- Gas flow adjustments
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Battery Operator
Clarios
09.2022 - Current
Machine Operator
Mohawk Industries Inc
01.2018 - 09.2022
Material Handler
XPO Logistics
12.2016 - 01.2018
Stocker
Walmart
05.2015 - 12.2016
Car Detailer Owner/Operator
S&M Car Detail
05.2011 - Current
Welding Technology
Florence-Darlington Technical College
High School Diploma -
West Florence High School