David B. Hale
Waxhaw,NC
Summary
As a recent 26-year employee of a textile distribution center, I am currently looking for a company in which I can be an asset, based on my skill set and experience as a dedicated, long-term employee.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandise Associate
Lowe's Home Improvement Center, Erie Pa
Waxhaw, NC
10.2022 - Current
- Transported and positioned floor displays with pallet jacks.
- Coordinated planogram execution with store management and followed prepared sketches and planograms to arrange consistent shelves, racks and bins
- Adhered strictly to safety regulations when handling hazardous materials such as cleaning supplies or chemicals.
- Assisted customers in locating desired items and provided advice on product features.
- Provided training and guidance for new employees in merchandising practices.
- Followed safety procedures while operating a forklift, narrow aisle reach and standard order picker.
- Employed handheld zebra to locate merchandise data
- Led team meetings
Warehouse Clerk
P/Kaufmann, Inc.
Fort Mill, SC
09.1995 - 03.2024
- Received, scanned and stored goods and materials.
- Verified received goods by comparing with purchase orders.
- Examined packages and goods for damage and notified management of replacement needs.
- Tracked inventory, conducted cycle counts and audits and resolved issues to maintain accurate records.
- Maintained yardages of fabric bolts.
- Conducted cycle counting and scanning of bolts.
- Maintained accuracy of barcodes.
- Received orders via phone, mail, fax and internet daily.
- Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.
- Rotated goods and reordered stock to replenish inventory without interruption to production.
- Followed pick slip lists to fulfill up to 400 orders each 8-hour shift.
- Loaded up to 400 packages in trucks in average 8-hour shift.
- Inspected orders for accuracy and managed adjustments.
- Navigated powered lift trucks safely to move items throughout warehouse and reduce injury risk.
- Maintained and repaired equipment.
- Monitored work areas for cleanliness and functionality and removed obstacles for safety.
- Identified safety hazards and notified management to determine proper resolution of issues.
- Acted as assistant to department manager.
- Trained and managed up to 10 employees.
- Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
- Maintained business operations by communicating with coworkers and managers.
- Assisted coworkers with special projects to learn new tasks while gaining additional responsibilities.
Man-Portable Air-Defense System Crewmember
United States Army
Fort Bliss, TX
04.1985 - 04.1989
Education
High School Diploma -
Bennettsville High School
Bennettsville, SC05.1977
Skills
- Materials transport
- Maintaining equipment
- Workplace organization
- Team collaboration
- Team management
Timeline
Merchandise Associate
Lowe's Home Improvement Center, Erie Pa
10.2022 - Current
Warehouse Clerk
P/Kaufmann, Inc.
09.1995 - 03.2024
Man-Portable Air-Defense System Crewmember
United States Army
04.1985 - 04.1989
High School Diploma -
Bennettsville High School