Barry Bernstein
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Experienced with efficient material handling, ensuring smooth workflow in warehouse operations. Utilizes forklift operation and inventory management skills to maintain organized and accessible storage. Knowledge of safety protocols and team collaboration to support operational goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler
Huntington Ingalls-Newport News Shipyard
Newport News, Virginia
07.2022 - Current
- Operate forklifts and pallet jacks to efficiently transport materials within warehouse environment.
- Manage inventory levels, ensuring accurate stock counts and minimizing discrepancies.
- Collaborate with team members to streamline loading and unloading processes, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Implement safety protocols, reducing workplace incidents and promoting a culture of safety compliance.
- Prepare outgoing shipments by packaging, labeling and loading onto delivery vehicles.
- Load and unload trucks with appropriate material handling equipment.
Scrap Metal Yard Manager
Empire Recycling
Carrollton, Virginia
05.2020 - 06.2022
- Managed operation of heavy equipment including cranes, excavators, bobcats, forklifts, and pallet jacks.
- Managed day-to-day activities, maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and issues to enhance satisfaction. Provided support in resolving product-related concerns. Facilitated communication between customers and service teams.
- Sorted and separated ferrous and non-ferrous materials for efficient recycling processes.
- Executed vehicle preparation for processing operations.
- Assisted team members in resolving issues and providing support. Facilitated staff training to enhance problem-solving skills.
- Oversaw inventory tracking processes to support efficient supply chain operations.
- Performed routine maintenance activities to uphold safety standards and enhance operational efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards
Equipment Operator
Gutterman Iron And Metal
Norfolk, Virginia
02.2004 - 03.2020
- Managed day to day scrap yard functions for a high volume scrap dealer specializing in the collection and sale of all types of metal.
- Directed a team in all yard operations including: material handling, sorting, shredding, loading, and pick-up/delivery driving.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
- Operated Sennebogan and Liebherr cranes, bobcats, forklifts and alligator shear
- Executed loading and unloading operations for trucks and overseas containers, ensuring efficient export processes.
- Monitored and enforced adherence to OSHA and EPA regulations to promote environmental and occupational safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VASkills
- Compliance Requirements
- Loading and unloading
- Safe Driving Techniques
- Order picking
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Warehouse operations
- Equipment safety
- Forklift operations
- Pallet jack operation
- OSHA compliance
- Shipping and Receiving
- Inventory Tracking and Storage
- Customer Service
- Heavy Lifting
- Loading and Unloading
- Material handling
Additional Information
Warehouse Experience
Good Driving Record
Holds Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Forklift Certified through Newport News Shipyard
Certified OSHA Fire Watcher
XRF Certified
Qualified heavy equipment operator for cranes, front end loaders, shredding machines, dump trucks, recycle bin recovery trucks and forklifts
Timeline
Material Handler
Huntington Ingalls-Newport News Shipyard
07.2022 - Current
Scrap Metal Yard Manager
Empire Recycling
05.2020 - 06.2022
Equipment Operator
Gutterman Iron And Metal
02.2004 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Old Dominion University