DOUGLAS KEENE JR
Ocala
Summary
Experienced with efficient material handling, ensuring smooth workflow in warehouse operations. Utilizes forklift operation and inventory management skills to maintain organized and accessible storage. Knowledge of safety protocols and team collaboration to support operational goals. Currently attending school, pursuing a degree in Business Administration and Funeral Services.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler
Balance Staffing
Ocala, FL
11.2025 - Current
- Pick or Put-away boxes from cages into racks (VNA)
- Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using powered industrial equipment.
- Maintain equipment and materials in a neat, clean and orderly fashion.
- On a daily basis, inspect assigned equipment.
- Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods and OSHA standards.
- Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations.
- Efficiently stack and store product in the appropriate areas.
- Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the exact number and types of products are loaded and shipped.
- Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars, trailers, or containers.
- Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
- Report quality variances.
- Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained.
- Assist in physical inventories.
- Ensure proper stock rotation.
- Follow customer requirements and/or other instructions to ensure accuracy: load count, stability of product, and that all products are loaded and unloaded safely.
- Coordinate as necessary with all other departments/functions, especially Customer Service, Transportation and Maintenance.
- Perform good housekeeping practices, clean as you go process.
- Conduct operations and equipment in a manner that promotes safety and report unsafe conditions that can’t be self-corrected to the leadership team.
- Follow corporate and site-specific Good Manufacturing Practices and report noncompliance when observed.
- Observe all company safety rules and assist in enforcement as appropriate.
- Other duties as assigned.
Operations Shift Manager
Roberts of Ocala
06.2023 - 10.2025
- Manage the overnight team.
- Removal and transportation of decedents.
- Ensure all company policies are followed.
- Routine audits to ensure accuracy.
- Crematory operator, includes processing and filling of urns.
- Maintain the cleanliness of funeral home facilities.
- Maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of company vehicles.
Removal Technician
Nature Coast Mortuary Transport
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Removal and transportation of decedents.
- Maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of company vehicles.
Newspaper Delivery
Daily Sun
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Ensure accurate and timely delivery of newspapers.
Education
Business Administration, Funeral Services
FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE-JACKSONVILLE
02.2026
High School Diploma - undefined
SOUTHVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
01.1998
Skills
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Effective Communication
- Critical Thinking
MILITARY
- United States Navy
- 1998-2003
Timeline
Material Handler
Balance Staffing
11.2025 - Current
Operations Shift Manager
Roberts of Ocala
06.2023 - 10.2025
Removal Technician
Nature Coast Mortuary Transport
09.2021 - 06.2023
Newspaper Delivery
Daily Sun
01.2015 - 01.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
SOUTHVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
Business Administration, Funeral Services
FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE-JACKSONVILLE