Alan Buchholtz
Mahwah,NJ
Summary
Hardworking and dependable Warehouse Associate with excellent materials handling, storage management and shipment preparation skills. Experienced in picking orders, assembling pallets and preparing containers. Delivers accurate inventory counts and maintains detailed warehouse records.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Associate
LW12
Nanuet, NY
03.2023 - Current
- Operated a variety of material handling equipment including electric pallet jacks, hand-held scanners, shrink wrap machines and conveyor systems.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.
- Monitored stock levels and reordered supplies when necessary.
- Checked all outgoing shipments to ensure accuracy prior to dispatch.
- Prepared parcels for shipping in an efficient manner utilizing appropriate packing materials to protect goods during transit.
- Unloaded materials from trucks using forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Organized warehouse space by rearranging products on shelves, racks and bins according to size, weight, type and other specifications.
- Received and processed incoming shipments, verifying accuracy of items against purchase orders.
- Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
- Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
Warehouse Associate
ToyWiz
Suffern, NY
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Received merchandise into warehouse, relocated products using forklifts and pallet jacks and processed orders for shipment.
- Updated inventory and production information using warehouse management systems and scanner guns.
- Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of replacement needs.
- Processed requests and supply orders and pulled materials to successfully prepare orders.
- Preserved safe work environment by maintaining clean workstations and pallet area.
- Placed bins, carts and containers in convenient locations to assist with loading efficiency.
Sales Technician
MarketSource
Spring Valley, NY
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Provided technical support for sales team members to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Provided training sessions to new employees regarding company's sales policies and procedures.
- Identified opportunities for cross-selling or up-selling additional products and services to existing customers.
- Established strong relationships with customers by providing timely responses to inquiries.
- Prepared detailed reports on sales activities and progress.
Warehouse Supervisor
DSW Shoe Warehouse
West Nyack, NY
01.2019 - 02.2022
- Developed plans for reorganizing storage areas as necessary based on product volume changes.
- Enforced company policies related to employee conduct in the workplace.
- Maintained and updated inventory records accurately.
- Provided leadership to motivate staff members to achieve performance goals.
- Supervised loading and unloading of materials from incoming trucks.
- Managed daily cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory levels at all times.
- Identified process improvement opportunities within the warehouse environment.
- Reviewed inventory sheet against shipments received and alerted manager of discrepancies.
- Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
Shipping and Receiving Manager
Barnes & Noble
Nanuet, NY
02.2016 - 02.2018
- Managed the receiving and shipping of all incoming and outgoing orders, ensuring accuracy in product quantity, quality and condition.
- Organized storage areas within the warehouse for easy access to products when needed.
- Implemented strategies for improving efficiency throughout the shipping process.
- Trained new staff members in proper packing techniques for fragile items.
- Created reports detailing daily shipments, arrivals and discrepancies in order fulfillment.
- Conducted periodic reviews of existing procedures in place to suggest modifications where necessary.
Digital Sales Lead
Barnes & Noble
Nanuet, NY
03.2012 - 02.2016
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers to ensure repeat business.
- Answered inquiries from prospective customers regarding features of products and services offered.
- Analyzed customer feedback to improve products and services.
- Provided technical support for customers using the company's products or services.
- Identified opportunities for cross-selling additional products and services.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ05-2009
Skills
- Shipping and receiving
- Assembly and production
- Order Picking
- Product verification
- Inventory counting
- Freight Labeling
Timeline
Warehouse Associate
LW12
03.2023 - Current
Warehouse Associate
ToyWiz
11.2022 - 03.2023
Sales Technician
MarketSource
03.2022 - 10.2022
Warehouse Supervisor
DSW Shoe Warehouse
01.2019 - 02.2022
Shipping and Receiving Manager
Barnes & Noble
02.2016 - 02.2018
Digital Sales Lead
Barnes & Noble
03.2012 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Ramapo College of New Jersey