Forklift and Cherry Picker Operation.
- Safely operated forklifts, cherry pickers, and pallet jacks to transport goods and materials within the warehouse and loading docks.
- Performed daily safety checks on equipment, identifying and addressing potential issues to maintain operational efficiency, and avoid downtime.
- Utilized cherry pickers to retrieve and organize high-rack inventory, ensuring products were stocked according to FIFO (First In, First Out) guidelines.
- Operated forklifts to load and unload shipments, ensuring that goods were safely stacked and transported with minimal risk of damage.
Inventory Management and Order Fulfillment
- Conducted accurate picking, packing, and sorting of orders for shipment, maintaining a picking accuracy rate of 99%.
- Used barcode scanners and warehouse management software (WMS) to track inventory levels and update stock data in real time, ensuring accurate stock records.
- Managed order picking for grocery retail, ensuring products were picked in accordance with customer orders, and expiration date guidelines.
- Assisted in cycle counting and stock audits to maintain inventory accuracy, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
- Worked with the team to organize products in the warehouse for easy access, improving retrieval times by 20%.
Safety & Compliance
- Adhered to all warehouse safety protocols, including proper lifting techniques, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to reduce the risk of injury.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area, following OSHA guidelines for workplace safety, and preventing hazards.
- Assisted in safety training for new hires, including proper forklift operation, and material handling procedures.
Grocery Retail Support
- Assisted in receiving and stocking inventory for the grocery section, ensuring shelves were properly stocked, and visually appealing to customers.
- Managed the rotation of perishable goods, following company policies for spoilage prevention, and ensuring product freshness. Worked closely with retail teams to fulfill customer orders and manage inventory in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.
- Coordinated with grocery retail teams to ensure that high-demand items were readily available for customer purchase, and replenished quickly.
- Provided excellent customer service by answering product inquiries, and assisting with the loading of large or heavy items for customers.
Team Collaboration & Communication
- Collaborated with supervisors and team members to meet daily and weekly order fulfillment goals, consistently meeting or exceeding performance targets.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss workflow improvements and operational challenges, contributing to a 15% improvement in overall warehouse efficiency.
- Effectively communicated with other departments (shipping, receiving, retail) to ensure smooth operations and timely order processing.
Equipment & Maintenance
- Managed routine cleaning and maintenance of forklifts and other warehouse machinery, reporting any mechanical issues to maintenance teams.
- Assisted with unloading trucks using a combination of hand loading and forklift operation, ensuring that goods were safely stored and easily accessible for order picking.
- Implemented best practices for safe loading and unloading to minimize the risk of damage to goods and injury to personnel. Customer Service & Problem Solving.
- Addressed customer concerns related to delivery issues, missing items, or damaged goods, working to resolve problems quickly and efficiently.
- Actively participated in troubleshooting issues related to product availability and inventory discrepancies, ensuring customer orders were fulfilled on time.