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Alan Briggs

Columbia,TN

Summary

Hard working, on time, reliable, willing to learn new things. I have many years of experience in manufacturing and warehouse.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
2008
2008
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Material Handler

Ryder Logistics
Spring Hill, Tennessee
12.2019 - 06.2024
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to efficiently transport materials, ensuring timely delivery and workflow continuity.
  • Conducted regular safety inspections of equipment and work areas, promoting a safe and compliant work environment for all staff.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline packaging processes, enhancing overall productivity and reducing handling time.
  • Assisted in training new hires on material handling procedures, fostering a knowledgeable workforce and maintaining operational standards.
  • Implemented a systematic approach to labeling and storing products, improving retrieval times and minimizing errors in order fulfillment.
  • Managed work area cleanliness by following company guidelines for organization.
  • Received and distributed incoming materials to designated areas.
  • Reported any malfunctions or damages of material handling equipment promptly.
  • Supported other warehouse personnel in completing tasks efficiently.
  • Loaded completed orders on pallets according to delivery numbers.
  • Utilized forklift to move inventory items.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with appropriate material handling equipment.
  • Organized warehouse inventory according to warehouse plan.
  • Performed regular cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory records.
  • Assisted with physical inventories as needed by counting parts accurately and quickly.
  • Collaborated with supervisors to develop efficient methods for storing goods.
  • Adhered strictly to company policies concerning the use of protective gear while on duty.
  • Protected company inventory by maintaining and organizing storage areas.
  • Tracked parcel movement using hand-held scanners and daily production sheets to keep records accurate.

Forklift Operator

Calsonic Kansei
Lewisburg, Tennessee
07.2015 - 11.2019
  • Assisted in loading and unloading trucks, contributing to seamless shipping and receiving processes within the warehouse.
  • Operated forklifts to transport materials safely through designated areas, ensuring efficient workflow and timely deliveries.
  • Conducted routine inspections on equipment, identifying maintenance needs to reduce downtime and enhance operational efficiency.
  • Stacked and organized pallets in designated storage areas, optimizing space utilization and facilitating easy access to materials.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve warehouse processes, enhancing overall productivity and workflow efficiency.
  • Developed skills in operating diverse warehouse equipment, increasing versatility and contributing to team success in high-demand situations.
  • Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
  • Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
  • Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
  • Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
  • Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
  • Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
  • Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
  • Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
  • Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
  • Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
  • Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.

Education

Columbia Central
Columbia, TN

Skills

  • Forklift operation
  • Material handling
  • Safety inspections
  • Team collaboration
  • Load and unload
  • Order fulfillment
  • Warehouse organization
  • Cycle counting
  • Hand-held scanners
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Quality assurance
  • Storage optimization
  • Productivity enhancement
  • Freight movement
  • Work area cleanliness
  • Cycle counts
  • Equipment inspections
  • Logistics
  • OSHA
  • Hazard prevention
  • Truck loading and unloading
  • Tugger operations
  • Pulling and staging
  • Product transport
  • Material stacking
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Workplace cleanliness
  • Manufacturing
  • Good housekeeping
  • Barcode scanning
  • Heavy lifting
  • Quality assurance inspections
  • Verbal and written communication

Timeline

Material Handler

Ryder Logistics
12.2019 - 06.2024

Forklift Operator

Calsonic Kansei
07.2015 - 11.2019

Columbia Central
Alan Briggs