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Earl Brown

Earl Brown

Covington,VA

Summary

I have gone from floor and trailer sweeper to supervisor to management and everywhere in between. I have 20+ years in warehouse experience including but not limited to loading and unloading of trucks,inventory management, taking care of employee concerns, safety compliance, maintaining machinery, equipment, and vehicles. I have ran offsite crews doing things such as parking lot cleaning and line painting to running a landscaping crew for 7 yrs at our local paper mill for Jackson River Enterprises. I am a dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Warehouse Technician

Green Thumb Industries
Low Moor, VA
06.2023 - 07.2024
  • Developed standard operating procedures to improve overall efficiency of warehouse operations.
  • Assisted with troubleshooting issues related to customer orders or shipments.
  • Implemented best practices for material handling, storage and distribution methods to reduce costs and increase productivity.
  • Supervised the day-to-day operations of the warehouse, including receiving, stocking, order fulfillment and shipping activities.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations by training staff in proper handling techniques and operating procedures.
  • Maintained a clean work area at all times according to OSHA standards.
  • Investigated discrepancies between physical count results vs system inventory records.
  • Monitored employee performance, provided feedback and corrective action when necessary.

Billing Clerk - Operator

Garten Trucking
Low Moor, VA
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Maintained customer accounts by recording account information, reconciling discrepancies.
  • Prepared bills, invoices, and bank deposits as needed.
  • Corresponded with customers regarding their accounts, making adjustments when necessary.
  • Assisted with other administrative tasks as assigned.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
  • Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.

Warehouse Manager

Jackson River Enterprises
Covington, VA
09.2008 - 12.2021
  • Monitored daily shipping, handling and receiving to promote smooth operations within warehouse
  • Enforced strict safety procedures and protocols through successful management of warehouse team members
  • Complied with standards and protocol requirements regarding warehouse operations, shipping and receiving and material handling
  • Identified process improvement opportunities within the warehouse environment.
  • Provided detailed instructions for job responsibilities, safety protocols and company guidelines to new employees
  • Coordinated service and maintenance on delivery trucks, forklifts, skid steers and other warehouse equipment.
  • Conducted regular audits of warehouse operations to identify areas of improvement.

Education

GED -

Alleghany High School
Covington, VA
05.2004

Skills

  • Supervisor and management skills
  • Basic computer knowledge
  • Categorizing and Classification
  • Equipment Monitoring and Troubleshooting
  • Workforce Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Billing and Invoicing
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Signature Verification
  • Discrepancy Resolution
  • Load Inspection
  • Storage and Stacking
  • Material Loading and Unloading
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Forklift Operation
  • Safe Moving Operations
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Warehouse Safety
  • Warehouse Organization
  • Loading and unloading
  • Landscaping on a large scale
  • Heavy equipment operator "including backhoe, skid steer, fork and clap trucks, large box truck, and PTO style dump truck

Timeline

Lead Warehouse Technician

Green Thumb Industries
06.2023 - 07.2024

Billing Clerk - Operator

Garten Trucking
06.2022 - 06.2023

Warehouse Manager

Jackson River Enterprises
09.2008 - 12.2021

GED -

Alleghany High School
Earl Brown