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Christopher Whitley

Zebulon,NC

Summary

Authorized to work in the US for any employer. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Receiving Team Leader - C Shift

Apex Tool Group
11.2020 - Current
  • Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in warehouse.
  • Maintained tidy, organized, safe work area to comply with cleanliness standards.
  • Unloaded and unpacked incoming shipments to facilitate orders and verify contents' accuracy.
  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
  • Collaborated with other departments to resolve potential incoming shipment issues.
  • Properly labeled and stored goods in safe areas to provide identification and avoid losses.
  • Regularly reviewed invoices and double-checked orders.
  • Compare shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
  • Double-checked cargo inventories and documentation for accuracy.
  • Double-checked records, daily reports, and inventory transactions to identify and correct variances.
  • Generated periodic reports to track shipment activities and prepare for delays.
  • Drove forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment to move materials.
  • Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
  • Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
  • Assisted in receiving, stocking, and distribution of merchandise.
  • Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
  • Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
  • Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
  • Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
  • Operated moving truck safely to deliver items to destination without nicks or scratches.
  • Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns, and electric pallet jacks.

Certified Forklift Operator

Pepsi Bottling Group
06.2020 - 11.2020
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating diverse types of equipment.
  • Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
  • Verified functionality of forklifts through performance of preventive maintenance and effective troubleshooting of malfunctions.
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
  • Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to locate inventory and maintain the facility operating smoothly and quickly.

Forklift Operator

ProLogistix/Peter Millar
10.2019 - 06.2020
  • Put away stock with cherry picker and reach truck.
  • Pick orders from ground and on cherry picker.
  • Replenish pick bins and dynamic picking area.
  • Work with supervisor to find discrepancies in inventory and correct them.
  • Process returns and move to appropriate department.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Induct orders that are to be picked from the web.
  • Pack orders to ship to customers.
  • Load trailers with completed orders.
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
  • Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
  • Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
  • Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns or delays.

International Air Imports Operations Specialist

FORWARD AIR INC
01.2017 - 09.2019
  • Excelled in fast-paced working environment without sacrificing safety
  • Maintained a clean and orderly work area
  • Dispatched drivers for their daily runs to deliver and pick up freight
  • Notified customers of receipt of freight from overseas
  • Provided information to customers to have freight customs cleared and recovered
  • Worked with Excel and Word along with other operational programs to improve customer support
  • Supported operations by managing professional communications, tracking data, and managing records.

Packer

Shipper Amazon Fulfillment Center, Inc
12.2016 - 01.2017
  • Maintained neat and organized work area to safeguard items and comply with cleanliness standards.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
  • Inspected items to identify discrepancies and damages and reported to supervisor.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve daily goals and meet company objectives.
  • Completed daily orders with expert picking and packing of shipments.

Forklift Operator

Georgia Pacific
10.2013 - 12.2016
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
  • Staged and loaded products as they came off of production lines.

Grocery Stock Clerk

Kroger
02.2012 - 10.2013
  • Stock and condition shelves nightly.
  • Became backup night leader within six months.
  • Have very keen eye for detail and neatness.
  • Monitored inventory levels in stockrooms and alerted management to any discrepancies.
  • Performed inventory control, such as counting and stocking merchandise.
  • Rotated stock correctly to prevent out-of-date products and removed aging items from main shelving to build special promotional displays.
  • Operated manual and electric pallet jacks, safely relocating heavy merchandise on sales floor for timely stocking.
  • Maintained effective team member communication.
  • Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
  • Have provided outstanding customer service by helping locate or retrieve requested merchandise.
  • Unloaded, sorted, and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.

Stephendorfer /Supervisor

CLA Inc
10.1995 - 09.2010
  • Unloaded trucks at various warehouses in Cincinnati area
  • Received several accounts based on job performance to other warehouses and for different trucking companies
  • Used every kind of power equipment to unload and load trucks on docks for warehouses
  • Received and shipped loads all over Cincinnati area
  • Able to lift heavy loads and products to put on pallets
  • Used slips and clamps to fix shifted loads to prevent having to stack by hand.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.

Manager

Super America/Speedway, Ashland Oil
02.2005 - 09.2008
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established time limits.
  • Have maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
  • Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/ Organizational Leadership

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
06.2027

No Degree - Information Technology

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
06.2027

High School Diploma -

Hamilton High School And Hamilton Vocational School
Hamilton, OH
06.1989

Skills

  • Shipping, Receiving, Excel, Microsoft Word, Inventory Control, RF scanner, Warehouse, Customer Service, Data Entry, Operations, Logistics
  • Materials Transport, Cherry Picker Operations, Operate Forklift
  • Production Targets
  • Material Stacking
  • Clerical Support
  • Team Meetings
  • Inspect Shipments
  • Critical Thinking
  • Product and Materials Sorting
  • Business Operations
  • Certifications/Licenses
  • Certified Forklift Operator (30 years)

Timeline

Receiving Team Leader - C Shift

Apex Tool Group
11.2020 - Current

Certified Forklift Operator

Pepsi Bottling Group
06.2020 - 11.2020

Forklift Operator

ProLogistix/Peter Millar
10.2019 - 06.2020

International Air Imports Operations Specialist

FORWARD AIR INC
01.2017 - 09.2019

Packer

Shipper Amazon Fulfillment Center, Inc
12.2016 - 01.2017

Forklift Operator

Georgia Pacific
10.2013 - 12.2016

Grocery Stock Clerk

Kroger
02.2012 - 10.2013

Manager

Super America/Speedway, Ashland Oil
02.2005 - 09.2008

Stephendorfer /Supervisor

CLA Inc
10.1995 - 09.2010

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/ Organizational Leadership

Southern New Hampshire University

No Degree - Information Technology

Southern New Hampshire University

High School Diploma -

Hamilton High School And Hamilton Vocational School

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