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Christopher Varner

Christopher Varner

Brookshire,TX

Summary

Diligent Overnight Logistics with superior work ethic, friendly demeanor and 2 years of experience. Customer-focused employee with commitment to quality assurance. Background includes receiving, inspecting and logging products and maintaining cleanliness of storage areas.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Overnight Logistic

Target
Houston, TX
02.2014 - 06.2016
  • Received and stocked merchandise in a timely manner.
  • Stocked pallets throughout shift to keep warehouse clean, maintained and organized.
  • Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
  • Organized shelves, racks and bins to ensure product availability.
  • Assessed floor displays to restock merchandise.
  • Assisted customers with locating items, retrieving merchandise from stockroom shelves and providing information on products.
  • Picked up boxes and related trash from sales floor.
  • Checked shelves in department to determine replenishment needs.
  • Reset merchandise throughout assigned section to give shelves and racks professional appeal.
  • Observed strict safety measures while stocking shelves to prevent falls and mishaps.
  • Followed proper procedure when dealing with hazardous materials such as chemicals or cleaning supplies.
  • Gathered assigned merchandise and transported to store floor locations using hand trucks.
  • Built displays for special promotions, sales events and seasonal items as directed by supervisor.
  • Inspected merchandise for wear or defects, disposing of damaged items as instructed by supervisors.

General Laborer

Walmart Distribution
Baytown, TX
03.2007 - 04.2013
  • Cleaned tools, equipment, and work areas in order to maintain a safe and organized workspace.
  • Sealed joints between sections of precast concrete structures with waterproof sealant.
  • Attended regular meetings with management team members to discuss productivity goals.
  • Reviewed work orders before starting work to determine necessary materials and meet deadlines.
  • Ensured proper placement of materials on shelves and maintained inventory records as needed.
  • Collaborated with other movers when loading large equipment to prevent potential accidents.
  • Secured items in truck by strapping over protective padding.
  • Organized inventory by placing items in designated areas within the warehouse space.
  • Coordinated cargo unloading with other workers to achieve efficient and safe transportation.
  • Communicated effectively with managers regarding loading schedules and delivery timelines.
  • Cleaned up spills quickly using appropriate safety protocols such as wearing protective gear when necessary.

Forklift Operator/Stocker

IKEA Home Furnishings
Houston, TX
03.2007 - 10.2009
  • Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
  • Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
  • Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
  • Adhered strictly to company policies concerning operation of material handling equipment.
  • Prepared finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling and packing product.
  • Weighed materials or products to record data on tags or labels.
  • Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
  • Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
  • Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
  • Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
  • Checked expiration dates on products prior to stocking shelves or shipping out orders.
  • Reported safety and quality issues to management.

Forklift Operator/Maintenance Technician

Walmart
Houston, TX
09.2001 - 03.2007
  • Employed hand signals to communicate effectively with coworkers operating transport vehicles and direct movements from floor.
  • Adhered strictly to company policies concerning operation of material handling equipment.
  • Followed safe practices to mix and apply chemicals.
  • Accurately measured and recorded product weight, dimensions or other production data for use in tag and label creation.
  • Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
  • Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
  • Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
  • Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
  • Tracked materials moved for stocking purposes and to complete logs for management.
  • Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.

Forklift Operator

Oak Farms Dairy
Waco, Texas
03.1998 - 03.2001
  • Documented and recorded critical metrics in database related to pressure, temperature, level and flow data to maintain and update accurate repair logs.
  • Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
  • Completed written reports of problems and necessary repairs to forward to management and maintenance personnel.
  • Responded to and initiated proper corrections to process alarms.
  • Conducted preventable maintenance on process line and quickly resolved production problems to minimize downtime.
  • Placed finished products on skids and wrapped and transported to warehouse with forklift.
  • Maintained assigned equipment and performed daily inspections to increase equipment longevity and cut costs.
  • Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
  • Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
  • Operated forklift to place finished products on skids and transport to warehouse.
  • Performed daily inspections of plant systems, identifying potential problems and taking corrective action as needed.
  • Manipulated controls to set, activate and adjust mechanisms on machinery.
  • Maintained proper chemical inventories.
  • Unload finished products from machines onto conveyors or other transport systems.
  • Established and adjusted feed rates and cutting parameters to keep operations in line with production demands.
  • Utilized fastening equipment to fasten, package and stack materials and products.
  • Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
  • Trained new operators and implemented new division operator training program to improve retention rates and increase production.
  • Operated multiple fabricating machines, cutoff saws, shears and forming or spinning machines.
  • Organized pallets and secured materials with plastic wrap to prepare for movement to skids.
  • Promoted efficient operation of production processes through careful control system monitoring
  • Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
  • Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
  • Conducted regular safety audits to identify potential hazards or risks within working environment.
  • Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.

Education

High School Diploma -

Benjamin Franklin Terry High School
Rosenberg, TX
06-1992

Some College (No Degree) -

Texas State Technical College - Waco
Waco, TX

Some College (No Degree) -

San Jacinto College District
Pasadena, TX

Skills

  • Shelf Restocking
  • Assignment Delegation
  • Guest Assistance
  • Reception Oversight
  • Process Improvement
  • Work Planning and Prioritization

Timeline

Overnight Logistic

Target
02.2014 - 06.2016

General Laborer

Walmart Distribution
03.2007 - 04.2013

Forklift Operator/Stocker

IKEA Home Furnishings
03.2007 - 10.2009

Forklift Operator/Maintenance Technician

Walmart
09.2001 - 03.2007

Forklift Operator

Oak Farms Dairy
03.1998 - 03.2001

High School Diploma -

Benjamin Franklin Terry High School

Some College (No Degree) -

Texas State Technical College - Waco

Some College (No Degree) -

San Jacinto College District

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