Dharmesh Patel
COLONIA,NJ
Summary
Skilled Forklift Driver adept at working quickly in fast-paced, demanding environments. Strong team player and problem-solver. Offering top communication and conflict resolution skills developed over 3 years in warehouse environments.
Industrious Forklift Operator trained in all aspects of shipment inspections and transportation. Versed in using scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS) to promote safe and on-time shipment and delivery. Strong and robust individual comfortable lifting. Operating all job-related equipment such as shrink wrap machines.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Driver
Costco
08.2023 - Current
- Handled multiple tasks simultaneously to maximize work efficiency.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Unloaded trucks and rail cars and moved materials to staging area.
- Located proper slots on storage racks and set pallets in place with forklift.
- Examined shipments for quality and accuracy.
- Checked items against documentation for accuracy.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries
- Checked items against documentation for accuracy
Forklift Driver, Cashier
Costco
11.2021 - 07.2023
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales
Warehouse Manager
Deep Dairy Products, LLC
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
- Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
- Coordinated with vendors to verify timely delivery of materials and supplies, avoiding delays.
- Evaluated incoming shipments for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
- Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills, and route development expertise.
- Offered expertise in inventory management and current stock levels to internal teams and customers to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
- Developed safety programs to protect workers and reduce injuries.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Reviewed and negotiated contracts with carriers to optimize shipping costs.
Store Manager
The Masala Co,
09.2015 - 12.2019
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
- Upheld and communicated store programs and standards to employees for optimal quality, freshness, safety and cleanliness.
- Developed and implemented successful staff incentive programs to motivate employees.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
Education
Accounting - Accounting
Smt. N.c.zaveri Commerce College.
Pipaliya, Gujarat, India04.1999
High School Diploma -
Lal Bahadur Shastri Vidyalaya
Makarpura, Vadodara, Gujarat, India04.1996
Skills
- Loading and Unloading
- Shipment Procedures
- Warehouse Best Practices
- Order Picking and Processing
- Shipping and Receiving
- Inventory Staging
- Materials Movement
- Workplace Safety
- Certified Forklift Operator
- Packing and Scanning
- Word Processing
- Support Warehouse Operations
- Computer Terminal Operations
Timeline
Forklift Driver
Costco
08.2023 - Current
Forklift Driver, Cashier
Costco
11.2021 - 07.2023
Warehouse Manager
Deep Dairy Products, LLC
01.2020 - 09.2022
Store Manager
The Masala Co,
09.2015 - 12.2019
Accounting - Accounting
Smt. N.c.zaveri Commerce College.
High School Diploma -
Lal Bahadur Shastri Vidyalaya