Brian Teems
Riverside
Summary
Hardworking material handler with several years of experience working closely with other staff and leaders to move goods efficiently. Alert when transporting heavy loads hazardous materials. Team-player quick to communicate issues and work with others to resolve.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1992
1992
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Material Handler
Douglas Manufacturing
Pell City
06.2025 - 12.2025
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks and containers efficiently.
- Operated forklifts to move materials within the warehouse safely.
- Organized materials in designated storage areas to optimize space utilization.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely order fulfillment.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment consistently.
- Assisted in training new employees on material handling procedures effectively.
- Managed work area cleanliness by following company guidelines for organization.
- Inspected materials for any damages or defects upon receipt.
- Received and distributed incoming materials to designated areas.
- Packed merchandise into boxes and containers in preparation for safe shipment.
- Reported any malfunctions or damages of material handling equipment promptly.
- Supported other warehouse personnel in completing tasks efficiently.
- Loaded completed orders on pallets according to delivery numbers.
- Utilized forklift to move inventory items.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with appropriate material handling equipment.
- Organized warehouse inventory according to warehouse plan.
- Performed regular cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory records.
- Assisted with physical inventories as needed by counting parts accurately and quickly.
- Maintained accurate inventory records of all received items.
- Collaborated with supervisors to develop efficient methods for storing goods.
- Palletized boxes to increase movement and shipment efficiency.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning the use of protective gear while on duty.
- Protected company inventory by maintaining and organizing storage areas.
- Managed warehouse receiving, storing and shipping.
- Sorted cargo for accurate shipment to target locations, preventing unnecessary delays, and promoting productivity.
Material Handler
Engineered Plastic Components Inc.
Leeds
09.2020 - 12.2024
- Operated forklifts to move materials within the warehouse safely.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks and containers efficiently.
- Inspected products for quality and reported any defects promptly.
- Organized materials in designated storage areas to optimize space utilization.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment consistently.
- Assisted in training new employees on material handling procedures effectively.
- Managed work area cleanliness by following company guidelines for organization.
- Received and distributed incoming materials to designated areas.
Education
Leeds High School
Leeds , ALSkills
- Forklift operation
- Material handling
- Inventory management
- Quality inspection
- Warehouse organization
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Employee training
- Attention to detail
- Heavy lifting
- Goods transport
- Equipment operation
- Good housekeeping
- Shipping and receiving
- Hand trucks and dollies
- Material stacking
- Paperwork completion
- Cycle counting
- Verbal and written communication
- Material packaging
- Material identification
- Package handling
- Materials management
- Equipment maintenance
Timeline
Material Handler
Douglas Manufacturing
06.2025 - 12.2025
Material Handler
Engineered Plastic Components Inc.
09.2020 - 12.2024
Leeds High School