Brandon Walke
Portsmouth,VA
Summary
Detail-oriented Warehouse Specialist with a strong focus on safety compliance, inventory organization, and teamwork. Proven track record in optimizing workflows to enhance order fulfillment and maintain quality standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Specialist
Goodwill Inc
Norfolk, Va
09.2012 - 12.2025
- Coordinated inventory management processes to ensure accurate stock levels and timely order fulfillment.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment for all staff members.
- Trained new employees on operational procedures, enhancing team efficiency and compliance with company standards.
- Optimized warehouse workflows, reducing processing time through systematic organization of materials and supplies.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards and efficient resource utilization across shifts.
- Verified amount of items received in orders and cross-checked with invoices.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily order fulfillment goals, ensuring timely delivery to customers.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization within the warehouse facility, promoting a safe working environment for all staff members.
- Loaded and unloaded items from and to shipping containers and vessels.
- Conducted cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records while minimizing discrepancies between physical stock and system data.
- Actively participated in continuous improvement initiatives, identifying areas for potential enhancement and implementing changes as needed.
- Operated various types of material handling equipment safely, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
- Supported safe operations of warehouse order fulfillment and restocking by securing items on pallets and shelves.
- Packaged items for safe shipment and protection from damage in transit.
- Helped keep inventory accurate by overseeing daily cycle counts.
- Handled hazardous materials properly according to established protocols while maintaining compliance with relevant regulations.
- Kept warehouse stations and equipment in good working order in line with OSHA requirements.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
- Used forklifts and pallet jacks to relocate products.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Managed warehouse operations and verified proper shipment procedures.
- Streamlined material delivery processes which increased efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
- Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets, and tape to protect from damage.
- Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
Education
High School Diploma -
Churchland High School
Portsmouth06-2012
Skills
- Loading and unloading
- Storage organization
- Warehouse safety
- Pallet jacking
- Packaging and labeling
- Hazardous materials handling
- Safety compliance
- Warehouse organization
- Forklift operation
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Willing to learn
- Logistics and transportation
- Data entry
- Inventory organization
- Logistics
- Warehouse operations
- Labeling and boxing
- Warehouse logistics
- Quality assessment and assurance
- Loading dock operations
- Forklift operator certification
- Forklift operations
- Warehouse environment safety
- Pallet jack operation
- Reliability
- Teamwork
- Lifting and sorting
Certification
- Certified Forklift Operator, Goodwill Inc - 2022-present
- Trusted Clearance - 2012-present
Timeline
Warehouse Specialist
Goodwill Inc
09.2012 - 12.2025
High School Diploma -
Churchland High School