Atari Allen
GA
Summary
Results-driven logistics professional with hands-on experience as Team Leader, Yard Jockey, and Forklift Operator in high-volume warehouse environments. Expertise in coordinating operations, managing inventory, and ensuring safety compliance. Committed to enhancing team productivity and operational efficiency while maintaining a strong focus on accuracy and safety standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Yard Jockey
DHL Supply Chain
Union City
02.2025 - Current
- Coordinated trailer movements to optimize loading and unloading efficiency.
- Operated yard trucks to transport trailers within the distribution facility.
- Communicated effectively with warehouse personnel regarding arrivals and departures of trailers and vehicles in the yard.
- Conducted routine inspections on yard equipment to ensure safety compliance.
- Assisted in training new yard jockeys on safety procedures and operational protocols.
Operations Team Leader
DHL Supply Chain
Union City, GA
05.2024 - 02.2025
- Distributed responsibilities among team members to ensure efficient workflow.
- Monitored team performance and provided feedback to improve efficiency and morale.
- Received incoming shipments; verified quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments following company safety protocols.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding any discrepancies between physical count results and system records.
Team Leader
Old Dominion Freight
Atlanta, GA
02.2022 - 05.2024
- Led daily operations for freight handling and logistics coordination.
- Trained team members on safety procedures, enhancing compliance and reducing incident reports.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Fostered positive work environment, encouraging collaboration and teamwork among members.
- Established clear expectations for employees, providing guidance when needed.
- Participated in regular meetings with senior leadership to provide updates on team progress.
Team Leader
Harvard media
Atlanta, GA
12.2019 - 02.2022
- Plan, assign, and direct the daily workflow of the loading team to meet shipping deadlines.
- Ensured compliance with safety policies (OSHA) and company procedures, proactively identifying and addressing potential hazards in loading area.
- Train, mentor, and motivate staff on proper loading techniques, equipment operation, and safety protocols.
- Perform final audits of loaded trailers to ensure accuracy of inventory, product count, and proper stacking to prevent transit damage.
- Reviewed shipping documents, including bills of lading, to confirm accurate cargo accounting.
Education
Banneker High School
Atlanta, GASkills
- Yard operations
- Forklift operation
- Safety compliance
- Warehouse management systems
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Team leadership
- Training and development
- Problem solving
Timeline
Yard Jockey
DHL Supply Chain
02.2025 - Current
Operations Team Leader
DHL Supply Chain
05.2024 - 02.2025
Team Leader
Old Dominion Freight
02.2022 - 05.2024
Team Leader
Harvard media
12.2019 - 02.2022
Banneker High School