ANDREW COCHRAN
McLain,MS
Summary
Diligent Team Player with background in lumber yard operations. Managed inventory and assisted customers with material selection, ensuring smooth daily operations. Demonstrated proficiency in equipment handling and maintaining safe work environment. Expertise in inventory management and customer service, contributing to efficient operations and high customer satisfaction. Known for teamwork, adaptability, and reliability in dynamic work settings. Proficient in equipment operation and material handling. Proficient in data entry.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lumber Yard Associate
Vancleave Old Place
03.2023 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery, such as forklifts and loaders, to transport lumber safely and efficiently.
- Enhanced lumber yard efficiency by organizing and maintaining inventory.
- Understood basic technology drawings, shipping documents and movement forms and routed and stocked incoming and outgoing products accurately.
- Interacted directly with customers, suppliers and co-workers and displayed professional communication skills.
- Operated forklift and other machinery to efficiently move lumber and materials throughout yard.
- Maintained accurate inventory records, ensuring timely restocking of supplies and materials.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize hazards and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
- Monitored equipment performance, coordinating repairs to minimize downtime and improve workflow efficiency.
- Enhanced lumber yard efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
Pest Control Technician
Bay Pest Control
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Applied pesticides to inside and outside of structures utilizing company protocols.
- Educated and advised customers on preventive measures to reduce pest infestations.
- Conducted property and building walk-throughs to assess conditions, identify infestations, and isolate sources.
- Conducted thorough inspections to identify pest issues and recommend appropriate treatment plans.
- Applied integrated pest management techniques to effectively control and eliminate infestations.
- Managed inventory of supplies and equipment, optimizing resource allocation for service operations.
- Utilized advanced pest control equipment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and best practices.
- Developed and implemented process improvements to enhance service efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Lumber Yard Worker
Benndale Hardware
02.2020 - 08.2022
- Operated heavy machinery, such as forklifts and loaders, to transport lumber safely and efficiently.
- Enhanced lumber yard efficiency by organizing and maintaining inventory.
- Understood basic technology drawings, shipping documents and movement forms and routed and stocked incoming and outgoing products accurately.
- Interacted directly with customers, suppliers and co-workers and displayed professional communication skills.
- Assisted customers with product selection, providing knowledgeable recommendations on various lumber types.
- Trained new associates on operational procedures, enhancing team productivity and efficiency.
- Assisted in reducing inventory shrinkage by conducting regular cycle counts and reporting discrepancies.
Education
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS05.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
George County High School
Lucedale, MS05.2020
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Shipping and receiving
- Data entry
- Inventory organization
- Materials handling and transport
- Route planning
- Warehouse logistics
- Heavy lifting
- Power tool proficiency
- Hand tool expertise
- Forklift operation
- Teamwork
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Timeline
Lumber Yard Associate
Vancleave Old Place
03.2023 - Current
Pest Control Technician
Bay Pest Control
08.2022 - 03.2023
Lumber Yard Worker
Benndale Hardware
02.2020 - 08.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
George County High School
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
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