Darrell Granger
Goodyear
Summary
I am a results-oriented, self-motivated individual with proven abilities in problem solving, managing projects, improving efficiency in operations, and team building. I'm well organized with strong attention to detail, and first- class analytical skills. I can identify areas of strength and weakness and implement company policies, standards, changes in operations, and systems that optimize productivity. I can motive staff to maximize productivity, and control costs through the most effective uses of manpower and available resources.
Experienced in material handling and forklift operation, with a proven track record of efficiently unloading and inspecting incoming materials to ensure quality control. Demonstrated ability to operate various material handling equipment safely while maintaining inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts and reconciliations. Collaborated effectively with purchasing departments to facilitate timely delivery of materials, optimizing storage areas for improved space utilization. Implemented safety protocols that resulted in zero accidents during tenure, showcasing commitment to workplace safety and operational efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator/Material Handler
Arcadia Cold Storage and Logistics
El Mirage
01.2023 - Current
- Efficiently unloaded and inspected incoming materials, ensuring accuracy and quality control
- Operated forklifts and other material handling equipment to safely transport materials throughout the warehouse
- Maintained inventory accuracy by conducting regular cycle counts and reconciling discrepancies
- Collaborated with purchasing department to ensure timely delivery of materials needed for production
- Organized storage areas to optimize space utilization and facilitate easy retrieval of materials
- Implemented safety protocols, resulting in zero accidents or injuries during tenure as a material handler
- Assisted in the packaging and labeling of finished products for shipment to customers
- Utilized computer systems to track inventory levels, monitor stock movements, and generate reports
- Utilized RF scanners to locate and pick products from designated storage areas
Shipping and Receiving
HelloFresh
Phoenix
01.2020 - 11.2022
- Maintained accurate inventory records through regular cycle counts and reconciliations, minimizing stock discrepancies
- Managed shipping and receiving operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of all incoming and outgoing shipments
- Utilized barcode scanning technology to track inventory movement accurately throughout the warehouse
Warehouse Associate
Dreisbach
01.2016 - 12.2019
- Operated forklift, hand truck, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment.
- Adequate knowledge of warehouse data system and team player with organizational skills.
- Processed, packaged and shipped orders accurately, organized stocks and maintained inventory.
- Inspected products for defects and damages.
- Examined ingoing and outgoing shipments, organized warehouse space, received, unloaded and placed incoming inventory items appropriately.
- Checked, verified and filled invoices, abided by all company safety and hygiene regulations.
- Contributed ideas on ways to improve or optimize warehousing procedures.
Warehouse Associate
Worldpac
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Fulfilled all shipping and receiving functions within the warehouse.
- Followed all safety rules and applicable laws, responsibility for picking up or delivering merchandise between WORLDPAC location and/or feeder points.
- Responsible for maintaining and storing equipment (i.e. pagers, keys, fuel card) in accordance to warehouse guidelines.
- Accurately interpreted various warehouse documents to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed.
- Opened bales, crates and other containers and marked materials with identifying information.
- Sorted, organized and prepared merchandise from receiving or the production areas to storage or to other designated areas, by part and quantity.
- Verified documentation and records incoming merchandise by part and quantity.
- Used computer to enter, maintain, locate and create records, to dispatch, confirm customer or stock orders and to generate delivery manifests and receiving documents.
Education
Associate of Arts (A.A.) - Fine Arts
College of Marin
Kentfield, CASkills
- Organizational skills
- Reach truck
- Lean Manufacturing
- Materials handling
- Commercial driving
- HACCP
- Lean Six Sigma
- HACCP Certification
- Medicare
- Delivery driver experience
- Forklift Certification
- High Jump WMS
- 5S
- Warehouse management
- Forecasting
- Outdoor work
- Schedule management
- Time management
- Freight
- Stand-up counterbalanced forklift operation
- Microsoft Dynamics
- Voice Pick
- Manufacturing
- AS400
- Courier
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- Safe Quality Food Certification
- Driving
- Inventory control
- Six Sigma
- Safety training implementation
- Communication skills
- Van driver
- Mobile devices
- Shipping & receiving
- Box truck
- Red Prairie
- Supply Chain
- Math
- Relationship management
- Supply chain management
- Contracts
- Process Improvement
- Lean
- Pick to Light
- Supervising experience
- Forklift operation
- Material handling
- Inventory management
- Cycle counting
Certification
- Safe Quality Food Certification, March 2024 to March 2026
- HACCP Certification
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Food Handler Certification
- Arizona food handlers card
- Forklift Certification
- Non-CDL Class C Driver's License
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Forklift Operator/Material Handler
Arcadia Cold Storage and Logistics
01.2023 - Current
Shipping and Receiving
HelloFresh
01.2020 - 11.2022
Warehouse Associate
Dreisbach
01.2016 - 12.2019
Warehouse Associate
Worldpac
01.2013 - 12.2016
Associate of Arts (A.A.) - Fine Arts
College of Marin