Barry Michael Beckman
North Little Rock,AR
Summary
Professional warehouse specialist with strong expertise in forklift operation and warehouse management. Skilled in inventory control, loading and unloading materials, and maintaining safety standards. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability to changing demands. Reliable and results-driven, ensuring efficient operations and timely task completion. Industrial Forklift Operator trained in all aspects of shipment inspections and transportation. Versed in using scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS) to promote safe and on-time shipment and delivery. Strong and robust individual comfortable lifting up to 100 pounds and operating all job-related equipment such as shrink wrap machines.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Ace Hardware
07.2020 - 07.2024
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Received products using frequency scanners, unloaded shipments from trucks and fulfilled and organized orders to streamline customer delivery processes.
- Ensured timely deliveries by efficiently loading and unloading trucks with the use of forklifts.
Auto Mechanic
Riverdale Automotive
01.2018 - 07.2020
- Improved vehicle performance by diagnosing and repairing a wide range of automotive issues.
- Repaired engine failures and mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions and replaced parts and components to maintain vehicle functional condition.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety procedures and proper use of tools and equipment.
- Maintained vehicle records by recording service and repairs.
Sales Associate
Walmart
10.2016 - 01.2018
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Maintenance Technician
Virco Manufacturing
03.2016 - 10.2016
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
Water Filtration Technician
Pure Water, LLC
03.2015 - 03.2016
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Maintained and installed custom water filtration systems according to specific filtration/application needs.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Completed complex repairs quickly by leveraging strong diagnostic skills and attention to detail.
- Optimized system performance thorough testing and analysis.
Sales Associate
Fuller and Son Hardware
01.2014 - 03.2015
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
Fuel Operator
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2007 - 12.2010
- Contributed to environmental compliance by implementing measures to reduce emissions and waste products.
- Maintained detailed records of fuel transactions, facilitating accurate accounting and reporting processes.
- Conducted regular inspections of storage tanks, pipelines, pumps, and other components to ensure proper functioning and detect potential issues early on.
- Operated various types of fueling equipment safely, adhering to established guidelines at all times.
- Fostered positive working relationships with colleagues across various departments, promoting effective communication and teamwork within the organization.
- Streamlined inventory management, ensuring adequate fuel supplies for uninterrupted operations.
- Refueled aircraft, vehicles, equipment and other various objects as needed
Education
GED -
Youth Challenge
Little Rock, AR11-2006
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Warehouse organization
- Truck loading and unloading
- Problem-solving
- Shipping and receiving
- Heavy lifting
- Materials handling
- Loading and unloading
- Pallet jack operation
- Loading dock procedures
- Warehouse safety
- Equipment maintenance
Timeline
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Ace Hardware
07.2020 - 07.2024
Auto Mechanic
Riverdale Automotive
01.2018 - 07.2020
Sales Associate
Walmart
10.2016 - 01.2018
Maintenance Technician
Virco Manufacturing
03.2016 - 10.2016
Water Filtration Technician
Pure Water, LLC
03.2015 - 03.2016
Sales Associate
Fuller and Son Hardware
01.2014 - 03.2015
Fuel Operator
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2007 - 12.2010
GED -
Youth Challenge
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