Derrick Saunders
Knightdale,NC
Summary
Hardworking and reliable Warehouse Team Lead with strong ability in leading a shift of team members. Over 20+ years of working for the State of NC in the warehouse industry. Diligent Warehouse Associate offering 25 years of comprehensive industry experience. Adept at loading and unloading trucks, shipping and receiving and order picking and packing. Reliable and safety-conscious with excellent freight labeling capabilities.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler I
TE Connectivity Corporation
02.2024 - Current
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Expedited order fulfillment by accurately picking, packing, and shipping products to customers.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
Operations Associate I
NC Department of Instruction
04.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented operational procedures to ensure efficient workflow
- Maintained accurate records of inventory, orders, and shipments
- Monitored customer service levels and identified areas for improvement
- Experience in performing semi-skilled or skilled general building operations
- Experience in operating and maintaining maintenance tools and equipment in compliance with established safety policies, procedures, applicable codes, and regulations
- Experience in prioritizing and responding to customer requests and addressing concerns in a timely and professional manner
- Experience in maintaining the building upkeep
- Ordered and tracked inventory on hand
- Kept careful track of inventory via database systems
- Anticipated inventory needs when ordering
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Warehouse Team Lead
NC Department of Instruction-Textbook Warehouse
04.1999 - 04.2023
- Managed the daily operations of a warehouse and ensured that all tasks were completed in a timely manner
- Supervised and trained employees on proper safety protocols, policies, and procedures
- Maintained accurate inventory records, monitored stock levels, and coordinated replenishment activities
- Organized staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage for receiving, shipping, and other operational duties
- Processed package and ship orders accurately
- Skilled at driving multiple forklift types, including stand-up and sit down vehicles
- Organizing warehouse space and keeping all equipment within safety regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northeastern High School
05.1993
Skills
- Certified in forklift
- Safety procedures
- Material Handling
- Package handling
- Shipping and receiving
- Equipment safety
- Truck loading and unload
- Pallet Jack Operation
- Pick Ticket Orders
Timeline
Material Handler I
TE Connectivity Corporation
02.2024 - Current
Operations Associate I
NC Department of Instruction
04.2023 - Current
Warehouse Team Lead
NC Department of Instruction-Textbook Warehouse
04.1999 - 04.2023
High School Diploma -
Northeastern High School