DAVID MONTGOMERY
Sleepy Hollow,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in material handling, logistics, and warehouse operations in diverse industries. Highly proficient in leveraging operational knowledge of sit-down and stand-up forklifts to facilitate the movement of products efficiently in industrial or manufacturing settings for the prompt, precise shipment, and receipt of goods. Focused on ensuring order accuracy and quality, as well as precision in order management. Committed to achieving service delivery and driving revenue growth by fostering best warehousing practices and workplace safety.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Standup & Sitdown Double Reach Forklift Driver
Sunstar
03.2023 - Current
- Transport FDA approved toothpaste and brushes as well as all gum product within the warehouse using sit-down and stand-up Raymond Clark forklifts, thus ensuring the seamless movement of goods
- Oversee real-time inventory tracking and management operations, using laptop and radio frequency technology to facilitate correct stock levels and prompt order fulfillment
- Facilitate UPS and FedEx operations and coordinate daily shipments, fostering delivery within timelines and enhancing client satisfaction
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain fluid workflow while adhering to safety procedures and maximizing productivity
Warehouse Associate
True Value
08.2022 - 08.2022
- Systematically picked, packed, and labeled merchandise in order to prepare orders for shipping
- Conducted detailed inspections on incoming and outgoing shipments to ensure accuracy and prevent errors
- Participated in creating, packaging, and shipping paint to Sherwin Williams and maintained strict compliance with delivery timelines
- Adeptly operated and utilized forklifts in transporting/transferring inventory to and from target destinations
- Implemented cleaning procedures and inventory management procedures to ensure the warehouse remained organized, pristine, and safe
Shipping and Receiving Forklift Driver/Cherry Picker
Essendant
06.2019 - 07.2022
- Operated forklifts and cherry picker equipment in utility maintenance environments and ensured zero safety incidents
- Utilized tools such as chain saws, pole saws, and other equipment in elevated positions and drove efficiency
- Performed routine inspections on all equipment and conducted preventative/reparative maintenance
- Delivered training sessions to educate personnel on proper usage and maintenance of the cherry picker and forklift
Shipping and Receiving Forklift Driver/Cherry Picker
Lo-Co Industries, Inc.
03.2016 - 05.2018
- Leveraged forklifts in picking and transporting materials to and from designated locations within the facility
- Spearheaded the loading, unloading, securing, and optimizing load to facilitate efficient transportation
- Inspected vehicles to identify and resolve damages and scheduled and executed vehicle maintenance
Logistics Associate
CoreTech International/Siemens Logistics
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Assisted in managing organizational logistics systems by coordinating the shipment and distribution of goods
- Collaborated with team members to complete shipping and receiving projects while adhering to policies and standards
- Monitored and managed inventory levels and liaised with vendors and carrier services to coordinate logistics and timelines
Logistics Shipping and Receiving
Sterling Engineering
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Oversaw the transport and movement of merchandise to correct locations using stand-up and sit-down forklifts
- Performed product inspections, tracked inventory, and delivered exceptional customer service while complying with stipulated regulations
- Counted and audited inventories, and cross-checked counts against records to resolve data discrepancies
Forklift Driver [Shipping and Receiving]
Industrial Staffing Temp Services/CTDI | Motorola
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Drove sit-down, stand-up forklifts, and other industrial vehicles, such as cherry pickers and automated pallet jacks, when needed
- Controlled, maintained, and managed inventory locations, alongside cataloging products using RF scanners and software
- Transferred shipments from the shipping platform to the storage area and maintained all equipment and vehicles
Associate
ThermaXX
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Collaborated with external shippers in managing shipping and receiving duties, alongside orchestrating the same responsibilities internally
- Ensured the timely and efficient movement of materials to accurate locations and prepared orders for shipment
- Executed routine inventory counts and maintained the inventory location to ensure the availability of all merchandise and correspondence with records
Warehouse Associate
DOGA
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Unloaded ocean containers using sit-down and stand-up reach trucks to transport products to proper locations
- Verified, maintained, and updated relevant documentation for incoming and outgoing shipments
- Examined incoming shipments to identify quality, proper counts, and damages and recorded all retrieved data
- Sorted products, evaluated quantities, and resolved merchandise issues while adhering to stipulated OSHA guidelines
Education
CERTIFICATION IN AUTOMATION - The College Closed Down On Me.
College of Automation
Chicago, ILHIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Roseland High School
Chicago, ILSkills
- Forklift Operation
- Load Inspection
- Material Handling
- OSHA Compliance
- Packing and Shipping
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics Operations
- Warehouse Management Systems
- Equipment Maintenance
- Inventory Management
- Material Flow
- Pallet Assembly/Disassembly
- Work Planning
- Stocking
- Documentation
- Shipment Processing
Timeline
Standup & Sitdown Double Reach Forklift Driver
Sunstar
03.2023 - Current
Warehouse Associate
True Value
08.2022 - 08.2022
Shipping and Receiving Forklift Driver/Cherry Picker
Essendant
06.2019 - 07.2022
Logistics Associate
CoreTech International/Siemens Logistics
01.2017 - 12.2017
Shipping and Receiving Forklift Driver/Cherry Picker
Lo-Co Industries, Inc.
03.2016 - 05.2018
Logistics Shipping and Receiving
Sterling Engineering
01.2016 - 01.2017
Forklift Driver [Shipping and Receiving]
Industrial Staffing Temp Services/CTDI | Motorola
01.2016 - 01.2017
Associate
ThermaXX
01.2014 - 01.2015
Warehouse Associate
DOGA
01.2008 - 01.2013
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Roseland High School
CERTIFICATION IN AUTOMATION - The College Closed Down On Me.
College of Automation
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