Artavious West
Houston,TX
Summary
Proven track record in warehouse efficiency and safety, notably at Houston Food Bank, where I excelled in forklift operation and team collaboration. Achieved daily targets through effective material handling and inventory control, significantly enhancing productivity. Skilled in fostering workplace cleanliness and ensuring compliance with safety standards, demonstrating both hard and soft skills critical to operational success. Dedicated Warehouse team member skilled in operating equipment, prioritizing tasks, and carrying out fast-paced work to meet team goals. Strong understanding of OSHA standards and optimal safety guidelines. Hard worker consistently completes deadline-oriented tasks.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Associate
Houston Food Bank
06.2021 - 04.2024
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Operated various types of equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks safely while moving products throughout the facility.
- Consistently met or exceeded productivity targets while maintaining high standards for quality and safety.
Fire Watcher
Zachry Industrial
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Helped maintain compliance with OSHA regulations regarding fire safety measures onsite.
- Performed visual inspection of work area and evacuated operations and summoned authorities if hazardous conditions detected.
- Performed daily equipment checks, ensuring that all necessary firefighting tools were readily available when needed.
- Reduced fire risks by promptly reporting incidents and unsafe conditions to the appropriate personnel.
- Played an active role in maintaining site security by monitoring access points and verifying visitor credentials as needed during shifts as Fire Watcher.
Wheelchair Agent
Bush Intercontinental Airport
08.2014 - 03.2017
- Assisted unaccompanied minors and special needs passengers by transporting and claiming personal baggage and belongings.
- Streamlined check-in processes for disabled passengers, effectively minimizing wait times and alleviating stress levels.
- Read boarding paperwork to identify international and domestic flight information, special service requests, names and dates to help special needs passengers locate correct gate.
- Collaborated with other wheelchair agents to ensure adequate coverage during high-demand periods, fostering a positive team dynamic.
Education
High School Diploma -
Andy Dekaney High School
Houston, TX08.2014
Skills
- Packaging and Labeling
- Lifting and sorting
- Labeling and boxing
- Order Picking
- Heavy Lifting
- Material Handling
- Workplace Cleanliness
- Loading and unloading
- Pallet jacking
- Pallet Jack Operations
- Forklift Operation
- Order Preparation
- Pallet Jack Operation
- Cardboard baling
- Trash Collection
- Warehouse environment safety
Timeline
Warehouse Associate
Houston Food Bank
06.2021 - 04.2024
Fire Watcher
Zachry Industrial
09.2019 - 03.2021
Wheelchair Agent
Bush Intercontinental Airport
08.2014 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
Andy Dekaney High School