Darius Soward
Chicago,IL
Summary
Hardworking professional with reliable, safety-conscious mindset and many years of solid experience in warehouse operations. Proficient in operations of pallet movers, forklifts. Expertise in shipping and receiving, loading, and unloading trucks and order picking and packing.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler
RJW Transport
Woodridge, IL
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient and timely processing of orders.
- Packaged items for shipping following established procedures.
- Operated forklift, pallet jack, or other equipment as needed.
- Inspected goods received from vendors for quality control purposes.
- Assisted with loading and unloading trucks when necessary during peak periods of activity.
Inventory Clerk
RestaurantWare
Chicago, Ill
02.2020 - 06.2023
- Performed daily cycle counts and conducted physical inventory audits.
- Maintained accurate records of all incoming and outgoing stock items.
- Verified accuracy of invoices against purchase orders and resolved discrepancies.
- Conducted regular physical inventories to ensure accuracy of count records.
- Organized warehouse space to optimize storage capacity and product accessibility.
- Monitored expiration dates on perishable products and removed from shelves as needed.
Loader and Unloader
Welch Packaging
Aurora, IL
02.2017 - 01.2020
- Loaded and unloaded freight from trucks using forklift equipment.
- Verified accuracy of shipping documents against product received.
- Operated pallet jacks to move skids throughout the warehouse facility.
- Prepared outgoing shipments for delivery by securing items onto pallets or into boxes and crates.
- Unloaded materials by hand or with equipment to help team meet work demands.
- Scanned, pushed and loaded items on conveyor line for loading into trailers.
Store Associate
Walmart
Chicago, IL
05.2014 - 02.2017
- Assisted customers with product selection, pricing and availability.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise and maintained inventory levels.
- Organized store displays to ensure maximum visibility of products.
- Assisted with loading and unloading deliveries from vendors.
- Processed returns and exchanges according to company policy.
- Performed daily opening and closing procedures for store operation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Foreman College And Career Academy
Chicago06-2014
Skills
- Cycle counting
- Pallet assembly
- Equipment safety
- Process management
- Hazard prevention
- Equipment inspections
- Barcode scanning
- Hand tool proficiency
- Stock management
- Shipping documentation
- OSHA guidelines
- Pallet jack operation
- Forklift operation
- Clean background check
Timeline
Material Handler
RJW Transport
08.2023 - 02.2024
Inventory Clerk
RestaurantWare
02.2020 - 06.2023
Loader and Unloader
Welch Packaging
02.2017 - 01.2020
Store Associate
Walmart
05.2014 - 02.2017
High School Diploma -
Foreman College And Career Academy
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