Thomas Davis
Material Handler
Vallejo,CA
Summary
Diligent Material Handler offering experience moving loads quickly and without damage. Attentive and safety-focused with proven history of identifying potential hazards. Works well in both team and independent roles. Productive Material Handler offering 30 years of demonstrated experience in warehouse operations. Committed to safety and cleanliness in workplace. Dedicated to learning new skills and accepting tasks of increased responsibility.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Materials Handler
Western Wine Services
American Canyon, CA
10.2013 - 03.2016
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
- Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Demonstrated and applied product knowledge of company SKUs.
- Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
- Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Fastened receipts, packing slips and bills of lading, to shipments leaving facility.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Operated moving truck safely to deliver items to destination without nicks or scratches.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
- Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets and tape to protect from damage.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling and preparation of related documents.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
Forklift Operator
Barrell 10 Winery
Napa, CA
05.2010 - 01.2013
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Removed debris and waste materials from machinery to reduce possibility of clogs and malfunctions.
- Maneuvered swivel-hooks, hoists and elevating platforms to move materials.
- Completed inventory cycle counts and documented information in inventory reports.
- Operated all loaders, standard forklift and Cherry Pickers, clamps and slip sheets equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Boosted team performance by moving materials with forklifts, cranes and other equipment.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed mechanical issues, completed basic repairs and conducted preventive maintenance actions to keep equipment functional.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
- Changed out forklift batteries and connected batteries to battery charger.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
- Received cargo by lifting and moving it using hand trucks and pallet jacks.
- Verified functionality of forklifts through performance of preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.
- Manually counted Number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of inventory on hand.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Contra Costa Junior College
San Pablo, CA06.1976
Skills
- Loading Dock Operations
- Visual Inspection
- Team Collaboration
- Standards Compliance
- Loading and Unloading
- Attention to Detail
- OSHA Compliance
- Stacking and Staging
- Data Entry
- Materials Handling Safety Training
- Electric Pallet Jacks
- Accuracy and Precision
Professional Musician (Drums)
I am currently the drummer of a R&B group called 50 Degreez.
Timeline
Materials Handler
Western Wine Services
10.2013 - 03.2016
Forklift Operator
Barrell 10 Winery
05.2010 - 01.2013
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Contra Costa Junior College