Brandon Kennedy

Dependable, safety-conscious material-handling and transportation professional with 3+ years of experience in municipal field services, warehouse distribution, freight receiving, equipment movement, and site support. Experienced in loading and unloading, freight staging, forklift and pallet jack use, shipping and receiving, inventory accuracy, inspection documentation, and maintaining safe work areas. TWIC cardholder with forklift and pallet jack certifications seeking opportunities in industrial logistics, refinery support, transportation, warehouse operations, or material handling.

Cook at Sam Houston Race Track (2026-02 – Present)

• Prepare [number] ingredients per shift according to recipes, portion standards, and daily service needs.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely while keeping the work area clean, organized, and ready for service.
• Portion ingredients consistently to match recipes, quality standards, and customer service timing.
• Organize inventory and restock supplies to support dependable service during busy periods.
• Support high-volume kitchen operations by staying consistent and efficient during rush periods.

Field Services Labor Technician at City of Houston (2023-07 – 2025-06)

Supported equipment transportation and material-handling operations across municipal worksites using forklifts and trucks.

• Loaded, unloaded, and transported equipment, event supplies, and materials while following established safety procedures.
• Performed secure loadouts, debris removal, site maintenance, and perimeter checks at city-owned facilities and infrastructure zones.
• Assisted with fuel deliveries, waste removal, and general field-service support activities.
• Completed inspection reports, maintained fleet logs, and followed safe operating practices in high-traffic work areas.
• Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to move staged materials safely between receiving and loading areas.
• Recorded shipment details and inventory movement to keep receiving records current and traceable.
• Inspected vehicles and work areas before use, reporting concerns through standard safety procedures.
• Handled fuel deliveries and waste removal tasks while following site access and containment guidelines.
• Performed routine site checks to identify hazards, clear obstacles, and maintain safe access routes.
• Loaded and unloaded freight to support receiving, staging, and outbound dispatch activities.

Receiver & Material Handler at McLane Company (2021-07 – 2023-06)

• Received and processed inbound shipments with close attention to accuracy, timing, and inventory control.
• Operated warehouse equipment in a high-volume distribution center while following safety requirements.
• Cleaned trailers, sorted freight, and staged materials for delivery and outbound movement.
• Supported shipping documentation and ensured product handling followed company procedures.
• Maintained organized work areas and assisted with daily warehouse workflow and delivery preparation.

– Eisenhower High School (2020-05)