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Christoper Utley

Murrieta,CA

Summary

Highly skilled, motivated, and experienced with over 10 years in warehouse operations and inventory management. Innovative thinker with a proven track record of optimizing processes and improving efficiency. Committed to going the extra mile to ensure timely and accurate handling of materials. Seeking a challenging position in a reputable organization where I can contribute skills and knowledge to drive operational excellence.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Forklift Operator

NFI Industries
01.2023 - Current
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Unload and receive freight from inbound trailers.
  • Load product onto trailer and close out invoice for shipping.
  • Use RF scanner to pick products for outbound, receive products from inbound shipments, move products around, and do daily cycle counts.
  • Train new employees on warehouse process, use of RF scanner, and standard operating procedures.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Manually counted the number of picked and packaged orders for any loss.
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies

Grove Manager

Dunn Rushing Property
05.2020 - Current
  • Check and control irrigation systems. Repair and replace components of system as needed.
  • Manage day laborers when brought in for special projects.
  • Analyze tree health for disease and proper nutrient content and make corrective measures when needed.

Caregiver/Grove Manager

Seven Sons Ranch
05.2018 - 06.2021

Seven Sons Ranch is a family-owned 42-acre avocado grove located in the Temecula hills. I had to leave my position with Providien Medical to assist my elderly mother with the grove.

  • assisted with daily chores around the home including, but not limited to, cooking, cleaning, shopping.
  • managed a crew of 4-5 laborers on all daily operations of the working avocado grove.
  • weekly scheduling of crew hours dependent on the needs of projects in progress.

Warehouse Lead

Providien Medical
05.2011 - 05.2018
  • Effectively handled and processed incoming materials, ensuring accurate verification, labeling and documentation.
  • Trained new team members on the processes of the department. Directed and managed team in their daily assignments.
  • Utilized forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment to load, unload, and transport materials within warehouse.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and improve standard operating procedures(SOPs) for material handling processes.
  • Conducted regular inventory counts and reconciliations, minimizing discrepancies and maintaining inventory accuracy.
  • Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns and transfers.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Computer Graphics

Mt. San Jacinto College
Menifee, CA

High School Diploma -

Woodbridge High School
Irvine, CA
05.1984

Skills

  • Inventory Staging
  • RFID Tracking
  • Palletizing
  • Production Scheduling
  • Material Handling
  • Forklift Operation
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Incident Reporting
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Lift Equipment Operation
  • Order Picking and Processing
  • Safety Awareness
  • Customer Service-Oriented
  • Equipment Operations
  • Staff Management
  • Production Deadline Management
  • Storage and Organization
  • Team Player
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Forklift Operator Certification
  • OSHA Workplace Safety
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Warehouse Management
  • Mentoring and Coaching
  • Problem-Solving

Certification

Certifications in Electric Sit Down, Clamp, and LPG lifts.

Timeline

Forklift Operator

NFI Industries
01.2023 - Current

Grove Manager

Dunn Rushing Property
05.2020 - Current

Caregiver/Grove Manager

Seven Sons Ranch
05.2018 - 06.2021

Warehouse Lead

Providien Medical
05.2011 - 05.2018

Some College (No Degree) - Computer Graphics

Mt. San Jacinto College

High School Diploma -

Woodbridge High School
Christoper Utley