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Elijah Gitau

indianapolis,IN

Summary

Dynamic warehouse professional with extensive experience at Amazon, excelling in order picking and forklift operation. Proven track record of optimizing efficiency and accuracy in inventory management while effectively communicating with supervisors. Skilled in material handling and organization, consistently achieving high standards in fast-paced environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Truck Driver

TMC transportation
Brownsburg, Indiana
08.2025 - Current
  • Transport goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
  • Communicate with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
  • Demonstrate safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas, and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Inspect the truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations are followed.
  • Check vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
  • Inspect truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Ensure deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
  • Manage personal driving time according to Hours of Service regulations.
  • Conduct vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
  • Manage personal driving time according to Hours of Service regulations.

Warehouse Order Selector

Reyes Holdings
Indianapolis, IN
11.2024 - 05.2025
  • Managed the lifting of up to 50 pounds consistently, without support from others.
  • Picked orders quickly and accurately according to customer specifications.
  • Loaded and unloaded containers from trucks using a forklift or pallet jack.
  • Operated material handling equipment such as reach truck, order picker. safely and efficiently.
  • Communicated with supervisors regarding any issues or discrepancies encountered while selecting orders.
  • Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak periods.

Warehouse Worker

Target Distribution
Indianapolis, IN
06.2022 - 10.2024
  • Utilized scanners, computers, and various equipment to monitor orders.
  • Processed orders by picking products from shelves within the warehouse.
  • Loaded and unloaded pallets of product onto trucks using a forklift.
  • Conducted regular cycle counts to ensure accuracy of inventory levels.
  • Ensured all safety protocols were followed while operating the forklift.
  • Followed standard operating procedures to safely stack and store materials in the warehouse.
  • Unloaded incoming supplies and placed them into designated storage areas.

Dockworker

Amazon
Indianapolis, IN
02.2021 - 12.2023
  • Facilitated transfer of materials among loading docks, warehouses, storage yards, and vehicles.
  • Maintained records of all inventory movements both manually and electronically.
  • Operated material handling equipment such as pallet jacks or hand trucks safely and efficiently.
  • Inspected cargo for damage, shortages, and overages.
  • Transported materials and pallets between areas.
  • Used electric forklifts and electric pallets to safely move pallets.
  • Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
  • Coordinated cargo unloading with other workers to achieve efficient and safe transportation.

Warehouse Order Selector

Aldi Distribution Center
Greenwood, IN
06.2021 - 11.2021
  • Picked orders quickly and accurately according to customer specifications.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors about any issues encountered during shift.
  • Maintained cleanliness of the warehouse by sweeping and mopping floors daily.
  • Optimized project completion time by multitasking duties using heavy equipment.
  • Confirmed items picked for orders by keying codes into system.

Warehouse Worker

Chewy Fulfillment
Clayton, IN
04.2020 - 02.2021
  • Organized warehouse space for efficient storage of products.
  • Identified discrepancies between physical count and computer data.
  • Transported goods to designated areas within the warehouse facility.
  • Moved large and bulky items manually or with pallet jacks or forklifts.
  • Counted number of boxes or units in loading docks to confirm proper completion of work orders.

Warehouse Worker

Amazon
Plainfield, IN
02.2018 - 08.2020
  • Maintained accurate inventory records using computerized tracking systems.
  • Identified discrepancies between physical count and computer data.
  • Inspected damaged goods prior to disposal or return to vendor.
  • Transported goods to designated areas within the warehouse facility.
  • Packaged items carefully using protective materials like bubble wrap or foam sheets.
  • Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times while operating machinery.
  • Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
  • Moved large and bulky items manually or with pallet jacks or forklifts.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ngethu High School
Nairobi Kenya
11-2008

Skills

  • Order picking
  • Forklift operation
  • Material handling
  • Effective communication
  • Warehouse organization
  • Pallet jack operation
  • Shipping and receiving

Languages

English
Professional

Timeline

Truck Driver

TMC transportation
08.2025 - Current

Warehouse Order Selector

Reyes Holdings
11.2024 - 05.2025

Warehouse Worker

Target Distribution
06.2022 - 10.2024

Warehouse Order Selector

Aldi Distribution Center
06.2021 - 11.2021

Dockworker

Amazon
02.2021 - 12.2023

Warehouse Worker

Chewy Fulfillment
04.2020 - 02.2021

Warehouse Worker

Amazon
02.2018 - 08.2020

High School Diploma -

Ngethu High School

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