Aaron Walker
Hinckley,IL
Summary
Accomplished Warehouse Lead with a proven track record at Ryder, enhancing operational efficiency and team productivity through expert forklift operation and supervisory skills. Demonstrated ability to mentor staff, significantly improving safety and performance. Excels in problem-solving and teamwork, driving continuous improvement with a keen focus on results.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Lead
Ryder
12.2019 - Current
- Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Managed a team of warehouse personnel, delegating tasks effectively to optimize workflow.
- Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns, and transfers.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with other departments to address any issues or discrepancies in orders, ensuring smooth communication across teams.
- Facilitated cross-training amongst team members to enhance overall skillset and improve staff flexibility during peak seasons or absences.
- Maintained a safe working environment, conducting regular safety audits and addressing potential hazards promptly.
Forklift Operator
Walmart
10.2014 - 12.2019
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
Forklift Operator
Sony
08.2010 - 09.2014
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Demonstrated versatility in operating various types of forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and reach varieties, to accommodate different warehouse layouts and requirements.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
- Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
- Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation, contributing to a stronger workforce.
- Enhanced workplace safety by diligently inspecting forklifts before each shift and reporting any issues promptly.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.
- Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
- Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using Skill and Technique.
Education
ASE - Automotive Mechanics
Universal Technical Institute of Illinois
Lisle, IL01.2010
Diploma - Automotive Mechanics
Lockport Township
Lockport, IL04.2006
Skills
- Supervisory Experience
- Order Picking
- Product Packaging
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse functions
- Performance Improvement
- Warehouse Operations
- Load Planning
- Quick Learner
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Motivated Team Player
- Data Entry
- Packing and shipping
- Warehouse Safety
- Shipping procedures understanding
- Time Management
- Decision-Making
- Mentoring and training
- Forklift safety and operation
- Dependable and reliable
- Attention to Detail
- Loading and unloading
- Forklift Operation
- Safety Procedures
- Order Filling
- Critical Thinking
- Organization and Categorization
- Continuous Improvement
- Equipment Operation
- Data Processing
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Warehouse Lead
Ryder
12.2019 - Current
Forklift Operator
Walmart
10.2014 - 12.2019
Forklift Operator
Sony
08.2010 - 09.2014
ASE - Automotive Mechanics
Universal Technical Institute of Illinois
Diploma - Automotive Mechanics
Lockport Township