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, TNSkills
- 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