David Ream
Jenks,OK
Summary
Dependable warehouse and replenishment associate with 25+ years of experience in shelf replenishment, inventory tracking, stock rotation, and backroom sorting. Skilled with handheld scanners, stock accuracy, and safe material handling.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
Work History
Replenishment Associate
Walmart
Bixby, Oklahoma
09.2023 - Current
- Stocked Walmart shelves with replenishment merchandise from backroom inventory.
- Unloaded freight and sorted products for stocking and placement
- Rotated stock using first-in, first-out standards
- Verified inventory counts against replenishment lists and store locations
Material Handler
Frontier Communications
Denton, Texas
09.2011 - 02.2020
- Received Frontier Communications equipment shipments and checked packing slips for accuracy.
- Stocked warehouse shelves with fiber cable and network parts.
- Picked materials for Frontier Communications work orders and service crews.
- Packed and labeled outgoing shipments for Frontier Communications locations.
- Packed and labeled outbound shipments for Frontier Communications locations.
- Operated pallet jacks to move telecom supplies and heavy inventory.
- Recorded inventory changes in Frontier Communications tracking system.
- Inspected materials for damage before issue to field technicians.
- Organized storage areas to support Frontier Communications warehouse flow.
- Managed work area cleanliness by following company guidelines for organization.
- Inspected materials for any damages or defects upon receipt.
- Received and distributed incoming materials to designated areas.
- Supported other warehouse personnel in completing tasks efficiently.
- Loaded completed orders on pallets according to delivery numbers.
- Utilized forklift to move inventory items.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with appropriate material handling equipment.
- Organized warehouse inventory according to warehouse plan.
- Performed regular cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory records.
- Packed merchandise into boxes and containers in preparation for safe shipment.
- Reported any malfunctions or damages of material handling equipment promptly.
Material Handler
Verizon
Grapevine, Texas
11.2003 - 09.2011
- Loaded and unloaded freight from trailers and dock areas.
- Picked orders using warehouse scanners and pick sheets.
- Inspected shipments for damage, shortages, and labeling accuracy.
- Staged materials for storage, assembly, and outbound delivery.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts during material movement.
- Replenished stock locations and organized bulk storage areas.
- Followed safety procedures for hazardous materials and equipment use.
- Assisted team members with workflow and daily warehouse tasks.
- Picked customer orders accurately within established timelines while ensuring quality standards were met.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from delivery trucks with a pallet jack or forklift.
- Provided assistance to other team members during peak times or when additional help was needed.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area by sweeping, dusting, organizing shelves and disposing of trash.
- Organized warehouse inventory to ensure items were in the correct location and easily accessible.
- Tracked orders on computer systems for accuracy and timeliness of deliveries.
- Reviewed client pick sheets and pulled appropriate products for orders.
- Stocked shelves accurately in accordance with specified layout plans and labels.
- Labeled and packaged appropriate products for delivery.
- Identified problems related to receiving process and worked with supervisors and managers to develop solutions quickly and efficiently.
- Collaborated with internal teams to fix order discrepancies, locate missing materials and report damaged products.
- Identified, arranged and recorded inventory locations and materials.
- Received and processed incoming materials, supplies, equipment, and merchandise.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts before use according to company policies and procedures.
- Inspected packages for damage prior to stocking shelves.
- Operated powered industrial equipment such as order pickers, stand-up reach trucks, turret trucks, and electric pallet jacks safely according to company guidelines.
Material Handler
General Telephone
Tampa, Florida
02.1998 - 11.2003
- Received Frontier Communications equipment shipments and verified packing slips.
- Stocked warehouse shelves with fiber, cable, and network parts.
- Picked materials for Frontier Communications work orders and service crews.
- Packed and labeled outbound shipments for Frontier Communications locations.
- Operated pallet jacks to move telecom supplies and heavy inventory.
- Recorded inventory changes in Frontier Communications tracking system.
- Inspected materials for damage before issue to field technicians.
- Organized storage areas to support Frontier Communications warehouse flow.
- Managed work area cleanliness by following company guidelines for organization.
- Inspected materials for any damages or defects upon receipt.
- Received and distributed incoming materials to designated areas.
- Packed merchandise into boxes and containers in preparation for safe shipment.
- Reported any malfunctions or damages of material handling equipment promptly.
- Supported other warehouse personnel in completing tasks efficiently.
- Loaded completed orders on pallets according to delivery numbers.
- Utilized forklift to move inventory items.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with appropriate material handling equipment.
- Organized warehouse inventory according to warehouse plan.
- Performed regular cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory records.
- Assisted with physical inventories as needed by counting parts accurately and quickly.
- Maintained accurate inventory records of all received items.
Sandblaster
Farmland Industries
Bartow, Florida
07.1977 - 02.1998
- Inspected parts for rust, paint, and debris before abrasive blasting.
- Adjusted blast pressure and nozzle settings for different surface conditions.
- Masked surrounding areas to protect finished parts and equipment.
- Maintained abrasive supplies and reported worn blasting components.
- Followed plant safety rules and used respirators, gloves, and protective clothing.
- Set up and operated sandblasting equipment according to safety protocols.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on machinery before use in order to identify potential issues.
- Prepared surfaces for sandblasting by removing rust, dirt, paint, and other debris.
- Inspected parts before and after sandblasting process to ensure quality control standards were met.
- Provided assistance in the loading and unloading of materials into the sandblast cabinet or onto blast tables.
- Followed established environmental regulations when disposing of waste generated from projects.
- Used hand tools such as chisels, hammers, scrapers, wire brushes for more detailed cleaning tasks.
- Established containment barriers around areas where blasting was taking place.
- Monitored air pressure levels throughout the duration of the project to ensure consistent results.
- Adjusted nozzle size and pressure settings on the sandblaster to achieve desired results.
- Ensured that proper protective clothing was worn during any operation involving hazardous materials such as silica-based media or chemicals.
- Discarded spent abrasive media safely in accordance with company policies and local laws.
Industrial Painter/Sandblaster
Farmland Industries
Bartow, Florida
07.1977 - 01.1998
- Painted plant equipment and structural surfaces at Farmland Industries
- Prepared metal surfaces through cleaning, sanding, and masking
- Mixed coatings and matched paint colors for industrial finishes
- Applied primers, sealers, and protective topcoats on production assets
- Inspected surfaces for flaws before and after painting
- Maintained spray guns, brushes, rollers, and painting supplies
- Followed safety procedures for fumes, solvents, and confined areas
- Coordinated repainting work with maintenance crews and plant operations
Education
GED -
Brandon High School
Brandon, FL03-1993
Skills
- Shelf replenishment
- Inventory tracking
- Stock rotation
- Backroom sorting
- Handheld scanners
- Warehouse operations
Timeline
Replenishment Associate
Walmart
09.2023 - Current
Material Handler
Frontier Communications
09.2011 - 02.2020
Material Handler
Verizon
11.2003 - 09.2011
Material Handler
General Telephone
02.1998 - 11.2003
Sandblaster
Farmland Industries
07.1977 - 02.1998
Industrial Painter/Sandblaster
Farmland Industries
07.1977 - 01.1998
GED -
Brandon High School