DEMOND HARRIS
La Grange,GA
Summary
Cooperative Forklift Operator with 15 years of experience lifting and carrying heavy loads using warehouse equipment. Qualified to operate various classes of forklifts and practiced in wide range of heavy equipment. Talented problem-solver with strong ethics, integrity and relationship-building abilities. Hardworking and observant FORKLIFT OPERATOR with experience operating and maintaining equipment. Dedicated to moving materials to meet challenging demands and promote team productivity. Basic english skills used to communicate with individuals in professional daily activities. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
LKQ Corporation Inc.
Newnan, GA
08.2019 - 02.2024
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Stacked loaded pallets in designated areas using proper stacking methods according to company policies and procedures.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Transported materials between storage areas, loading docks and delivery vehicles as needed.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Packaged, labeled and tagged goods before transfer.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Organized warehouse shelves and racks for efficient retrieval during order fulfillment process.
- Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
- Prepared finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling and packing product.
- Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
- Operated powered industrial trucks in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
- Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
- Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
- Drove gasoline- or electric-powered vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing and storage areas.
- Noted and recorded receipt of materials on drivers' paperwork.
- Weighed materials or products to record data on tags or labels.
- Inspected product load for accuracy to foster timely and complete delivery.
Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
LKQ Corporation Inc.
Newnan, GA
01.2019 - 02.2024
- Organized warehouse storage space for efficient management of inventory.
- Assisted with loading and unloading trucks using forklifts or pallet jacks as needed.
- Tracked shipment progress and informed customers about product availability status.
- Received customer orders, prepared packing lists, and shipped items accordingly.
- Managed daily operations related to freight, including scheduling pickups and deliveries.
- Ensured that all necessary paperwork is completed accurately prior to shipment release.
- Reviewed all incoming packages for accuracy before distributing them internally or externally.
- Maintained accurate records of incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Performed periodic cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Verified and inspected goods received against purchase orders or invoices.
- Processed returns from customers and coordinated return shipments with suppliers.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products.
- Provided guidance to staff members regarding proper packaging methods for shipments.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations in handling hazardous materials.
- Researched discrepancies between expected vs. actual receipts and shipments on a regular basis.
- Received, processed and restocked returns.
- Directed warehouse team in stocking merchandise, pulling orders and setting up loads.
- Organized storage areas to maximize movement and minimize labor.
- Compared shipment contents with paperwork to support inventory accuracy and records management.
- Investigated inventory discrepancies to maintain recordkeeping validity.
- Generated invoices and customer estimates using [Software Program].
- Informed upper management or department heads of items loaded or problems encountered.
- Checked loaded materials compared to work orders for correctness.
- Presented and explained work orders to team.
- Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
- Prepared and led staff training and instruction.
- Planned workflow, coordinated employee scheduling and assigned duties to maintain performance and accommodate fluctuating workloads.
- Completed or assisted with difficult or skilled tasks.
- Assessed job sites to determine work needed.
- Monitored workers and reviewed completed work for proper performance.
Order Filler
LKQ Corporation Inc.
Newnan, GA
01.2019 - 02.2024
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily goals set by management.
- Operated warehouse equipment with caution and according to manufacturer instructions to reduce risk of accidents and malfunctions.
- Prepared products for packaging and shipping according to company specifications.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area at all times.
- Received orders and prepared them for shipment by selecting items from shelves, packing boxes, labeling, and loading onto delivery trucks.
- Followed safety guidelines while operating machinery such as forklifts or pallet jacks.
- Utilized barcode scanning technology to quickly locate items needed for filling orders.
- Verified accuracy of order picking by comparing items picked to customer invoices.
- Stacked merchandise on pallets for storage in the warehouse.
- Performed cycle counts on a regular basis to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Packaged items with appropriate materials to prevent damage during shipping.
- Attended company safety meetings to maintain knowledge of new and important information.
- Unloaded merchandise from delivery trucks quickly and efficiently.
- Checked incoming goods against purchase orders to ensure quality assurance.
- Resolved issues related to incorrect deliveries promptly and efficiently.
- Ensured that all shipping documents were accurate and complete before sending out packages.
- Worked closely with other departments to resolve discrepancies between orders placed and those shipped or received.
- Maintained inventory records of products received and shipped in the warehouse.
- Mentored newly hired employees on warehouse safety procedures and demonstrated proper operation of tools to avoid mishaps.
- Organized shipments according to size, weight, destination, delivery method, and urgency of order.
- Assisted in receiving operations by unloading merchandise from trucks and checking for damaged or missing items.
- Regularly checked expiration dates on products in stock to ensure freshness.
- Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives.
- Picked up heavy objects using proper lifting techniques to avoid personal injuries.
- Cleaned and organized aisles, work stations, and floors to promote operational productivity.
- Achieved productivity and accuracy standards to meet company guidelines.
- Selected products and items from shelves and pallets for customer orders.
- Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to appropriate areas for further processing.
- Read orders to ascertain catalog numbers, sizes and quantities of merchandise.
- Carried or transported orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms with material handling equipment.
- Limited damage to products and orders by using care when choosing items.
- Packaged fragile items with protective padding to prevent damages during shipments.
- Confirmed items picked for orders by keying codes into system.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
- Operated forklift and pallet jack to transport heavy loads.
- Placed products on conveyors for final wrapping and shipment.
- Stocked shelves, racks, and bins with new or transferred merchandise.
- Read orders to obtain item numbers and located merchandise in bins or on shelves.
- Read orders to verify attributes and quantities of merchandise.
- Printed accurate labels and applied to boxes, crates and containers prior to shipment.
- Packed and unpacked items, checking breakables before stocking on shelves.
- Inspected merchandise for wear or defects, disposing of damaged items as instructed by supervisors.
- Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
- Received and counted stock items, recording data manually or on computer for inventory purposes.
- Compared merchandise invoices to items actually received.
- Stored and organized items in tool or supply rooms, allowing for easy retrieval.
- Issued supplies, materials and products to team members based on information from requisitions.
Receiving Associate
LKQ Corporation Inc.
Newnan, GA
01.2019 - 02.2024
- Received incoming shipments and verified contents against purchase orders, packing slips and invoices.
- Unloaded trucks manually or using a hand truck or dolly when necessary.
- Sorted and labeled items according to size, type, style, color or product code.
- Organized backroom storage areas by item type in order to maximize space utilization.
- Stocked shelves with newly arrived inventory and removed outdated items.
- Inspected goods for damages or defects, reported issues to supervisor and resolved discrepancies with suppliers.
- Assisted in cycle counts as required for maintaining accurate inventory levels.
- Organized storage areas to maximize movement and minimize labor.
- Verified accuracy of shipping documents such as bills of lading, packing lists and invoices.
- Maintained records of all incoming products, including quantity received and location in warehouse.
- Provided assistance in loading customer orders onto delivery trucks for shipment.
- Operated material handling equipment to move pallets of merchandise from receiving area to storage locations.
- Performed quality assurance checks on incoming products prior to stocking the shelves.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while working in the receiving area.
- Reviewed work orders to check correctness of deliveries.
- Managed communication between vendors, transportation companies and internal departments concerning delivery status updates.
- Developed procedures for efficient processing of incoming materials into the warehouse.
- Updated computerized tracking systems with new stock information such as quantity received, unit cost and total value of shipment.
- Compared shipment contents with paperwork to support inventory accuracy and records management.
- Investigated inventory discrepancies to maintain recordkeeping validity.
- Liaised with vendor representatives to rectify damages and shortages.
- Organized deliveries by sorting and stocking receivables
- Identified order discrepancies and damaged items and notified supervisor.
- Operated forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Maintained inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
- Directed warehouse team in stocking merchandise, pulling orders and setting up loads.
- Prepared documentation to track and report on damaged or missing items.
- Checked customer orders, labeling and documentation prior to shipment to avoid delays.
- Coached new staff preparing outgoing and receiving incoming shipments.
- Checked items to be shipped against work orders to confirm correct quantities, destination and routing.
- Tracked inventory levels, handling aspects of shipping and receiving and kept accurate records.
- Monitored merchandise received and shipped from facility in computer system.
- Obtained required documentation to process shipments and support movement.
- Operated lift and hand trucks to transfer materials to and from target areas.
- Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to confirm consistency with records and routed materials to appropriate department.
- Inspected and recorded incoming and outgoing orders for count, damage and dates.
- Requisitioned and stored shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
- Packed, sealed or affixed postage to prepare materials for shipping.
- Folded letters, circulars or other documents and inserted into envelopes for distribution.
- Delivered or routed materials to departments using handtruck, conveyor or sorting bins.
INVENTORY
LKQ Corporation Inc.
Newnan, GA
01.2019 - 02.2024
- Stocked inventory items and prepared inventory reports.
- Handled inventory receiving, pricing agreements and internal inventory management.
- Maintained detailed inventory stock records and organized [Timeframe] inventory counts.
- Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
- Managed inventory and ordered new products when inventory was running low.
- Researched inventory-related discrepancies and made appropriate adjustments in inventory system.
- Executed inventory control by restocking merchandise and completing weekly inventory sheets.
- Established individual parts inventory levels to balance stock for maximum inventory turns.
- Coordinated inventory and off-line receiving, transferring and tracking of [Type] inventory.
- Assisted management with weekly inventory by creating and implementing inventory control system.
- Printed [Timeframe] merchandise inventory reports and conducted check of physical stock inventory.
- Defined warehouse policies, inventory requirements, and replenishment guidelines for [Number] inventory items.
- Stocked and rotated inventory regularly.
- Maintained inventory of necessary supplies.
- Coordinated inventory, stocking and ordering.
- Planned product inventory by checking materials to determine amount in inventory and anticipate needed materials.
- Executed inventory transactions to maintain accuracy.
- Utilized forklift to move inventory items.
- Performed inventory counts and ordered materials.
- Counted, recorded and maintained supplies inventory.
- Assessed inventory and prepared product orders.
- Identified, investigated and corrected inventory issues,by coordinating with upper management.
- Managed receiving and movement of inventory.
- Counted inventory to record supply count.
- Counted and documented inventory every week.
- Maintained inventory records with timely updates.
- Completed full inventory check monthly to determine inventory needs and potential clearance items.
- Performed routine inventory checks and ordered new supplies when inventory was running low.
- Identified dead inventory and created solutions for excess liquidation through creative inventory management solutions.
- Analyzed, monitored, and maintained inventory.
- Oversaw inventory control by [Action].
Education
West Georgia Technical College
La Grange, GA07-1999
Skills
- Stock Allocation
- Documentation
- OSHA Compliance
- Material Handling
- Palletizing
- Warehouse Picking
- Inventory Staging
- Forklift Operation
- Inventory Counts
- OSHA Workplace Safety
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Assembly Line Experience
- Manufacturing and Warehouse Procedures
- RF Scanner
- Punctual and Reliable
- Shipping and Receiving
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Basic Math Aptitude
- Physically Fit and Agile
- Deadline-Driven
- Shipping Operations
- Certified Pallet Jack Operator
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Warehouse Best Practices
- Certified Forklift Operator
- Materials Handling
- Order Picking
- Warehouse Safety
- Staging and Sorting
- Team Player
- Materials Transport
- Warehouse Operations
- General Laborer
- Warehouse Management Systems
- Storage and Organization
- Lift Equipment Operation
- Dock Operations
- Warehouse Management
- Material Inventory
- Safety Awareness
- Loading and Unloading
- Inventory Control
- Stock Rotation
- OSHA Training
- Materials Movement
- Equipment Operations
Timeline
Forklift Operator
LKQ Corporation Inc.
08.2019 - 02.2024
Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
LKQ Corporation Inc.
01.2019 - 02.2024
Order Filler
LKQ Corporation Inc.
01.2019 - 02.2024
Receiving Associate
LKQ Corporation Inc.
01.2019 - 02.2024
INVENTORY
LKQ Corporation Inc.
01.2019 - 02.2024
West Georgia Technical College