Christopher Spencer
Columbus,OH
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Joann Distribution Center, excelling in trailer maneuvering and load securing. Proven ability to enhance warehouse efficiency through effective time management and problem-solving skills, ensuring optimal operations and safety compliance. Committed to maintaining a clean and organized work environment while supporting team productivity.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Yard Driver/ Warehouse Associate
Joann Distribution Center
04.2022 - 03.2025
- Operated yard truck to move empty and loaded trailers safely throughout yard.
- Improved yard efficiency by implementing proper time management and organizational skills.
- Promoted a clean workspace through proactive litter removal and general upkeep of the yard area.
- Informed supervisor and shipping lead about shipping concerns to avoid backups.
- Streamlined loading and unloading processes for faster turnaround times, reducing downtime.
- Assisted in warehouse organization, ensuring optimal space utilization and easy access to materials.
- Enhanced workplace safety through consistent adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Increased storage capacity of distribution center with planned loading strategies to increase output with cross-docking.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions focused on improving performance as well as staying up-to-date on industry regulations, standards, and best practices.
- Loaded trailers to support government regulations for volume, weight and transportation safety.
- Completed daily equipment checks of fluid levels and monitored equipment for damage or leaks.
- Operated yard machinery, hydraulic trailer and forklift to move materials and maintain organization.
- Demonstrated flexibility adapting to shift changes, last-minute schedule modifications and fluctuating demands in a fast-paced environment.
Dockworker
Lowes Home Improvement Stores
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Improved warehouse efficiency by organizing and maintaining a clean dock area.
- Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently, improving overall productivity.
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
- Ensured accurate order fulfillment by verifying contents against packing slips before shipment dispatching.
- Streamlined loading and unloading processes for faster turnaround times on shipments.
- Supported warehouse operations by performing routine maintenance tasks such as sweeping floors or keeping dock areas free from debris.
- Coordinated closely with supervisors to address any issues or concerns promptly, enabling swift resolution of problems as they arose.
- Expedited the shipping process with proper labeling and documentation of packages.
Skills
- Trailer maneuvering
- Mechanical tools
- Safe driving practices
- Material handling
- Equipment operation
- Load securing
- Yard switching
- Warehouse support
- Shipment unloading
- Trailer transport
- Problem-solving
- Time management
Timeline
Yard Driver/ Warehouse Associate
Joann Distribution Center
04.2022 - 03.2025
Dockworker
Lowes Home Improvement Stores
01.2020 - 03.2021
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