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ERNEST BROWN

Warehouse Lead
Denham Springs,LA

Summary

Oversees warehouse operations to meet continuous internal and customer needs. Well-coordinated and decisive leader with expertise in program management, team building and performance optimization. Solid history of success in developing and maintaining best practices for successful high-volume fulfillment and supply chain management. Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with determined and decisive nature. Skilled in unloading trucks, moving merchandise and stocking shelves. Enthusiastic, positive and dedicated professional proficient in correct procedures for stocking and rotating merchandise. Physically fit and active. Productive stock management professional equipped to handle continuous, physically demanding work keeping merchandise and materials ready for use. Reliable in meeting demand and operating equipment safely. Brings strong focus on teamwork and customer satisfaction. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Proven skills in supporting warehouse operations by keeping accurate records and checking shipments. Detail-oriented in evaluating products, processing paperwork and coordinating movements around warehouse locations. Familiar with operating equipment and staying on top of maintenance demands.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Lead

Capital City Produce
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2022 - Current
  • Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
  • Handled fright and parcel shipment schedules, return and transfer processes and oversight of daily warehouse operations.
  • Double checked records, daily reports, and inventory transactions to identify and correct variances.
  • Promoted safety policies and practices among personnel, enforcing appropriate handling and use of equipment and products.
  • Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
  • Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
  • Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
  • Maintained top performance standards while working in hot warehouse environment.
  • Oversaw daily operations and shipping and handling processes.

Order Selector

Freezer, US Foods Service
08.2013 - 08.2022
  • Receive pick tickets from Warehouse Supervisor and read order to ascertain catalog number, size, color, and quantity of merchandise
  • Obtain merchandise from bins or shelves
  • Pick customer orders for shipment, ensuring that the correct number and type of product is loaded and shipped
  • Carry and transport orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms with materials handling equipment, ensuring orders are staged in order of delivery
  • Operate any materials handling equipment safely and efficiently as required
  • Maintain material handling equipment by noting and reporting any damage or malfunction and connecting battery to recharging station at the end of shift
  • Assist in maintaining the security and safety of the warehouse.
  • Detail-oriented Order Picker with experience working in various large warehouse environments. Seeking similar role where outstanding packing skills and strong commitment to safety will be valued.
  • Operated warehouse equipment and reported instances of safety code violations to management to reduce risk of accidents.
  • Checked inventory and selected products from specific locations based upon availability.
  • Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes, and prepared shipments.
  • Reduced fulfillment errors by using RF scanners to quickly pick items to proper bins.
  • Verified product quantity and quality to determine accuracy of orders and reduce errors.
  • Utilized forklifts and pallet jacks to transport orders and prepare for shipment delivery.
  • Maintained tidy and organized warehouse environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
  • Performed proper lifting and handling techniques to maintain safe working environment.

Order Puller

Rienhart Food Services
08.2011 - 05.2013
  • Receive pick tickets from Warehouse Supervisor and read order to ascertain catalog number, size, color, and quantity of merchandise
  • Obtain merchandise from bins or shelves
  • Pick customer orders for shipment, ensuring that the correct number and type of product is loaded and shipped
  • Carry and transport orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms with materials handling equipment, ensuring orders are staged in order of delivery
  • Operate any materials handling equipment safely and efficiently as required
  • Maintain material handling equipment by noting and reporting any damage or malfunction and connecting battery to recharging station at the end of shift
  • Assist in maintaining the security and safety of the warehouse.
  • Reduced fulfillment errors by using RF scanners to quickly pick items to proper bins.
  • Checked inventory and selected products from specific locations based upon availability.
  • Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes, and prepared shipments.
  • Verified product quantity and quality to determine accuracy of orders and reduce errors.
  • Received returns of damaged and incorrect orders to process replacements.
  • Performed proper lifting and handling techniques to maintain safe working environment.

Order Selector

WDS
02.2009 - 04.2010
  • Warehouse Distribution Services
  • Receive pick tickets from Warehouse Supervisor and read order to ascertain catalog number, size, color, and quantity of merchandise
  • Obtain merchandise from bins or shelves
  • Pick customer orders for shipment, ensuring that the correct number and type of product is loaded and shipped
  • Carry and transport orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms with materials handling equipment, ensuring orders are staged in order of delivery
  • Operate any materials handling equipment safely and efficiently as required
  • Maintain material handling equipment by noting and reporting any damage or malfunction and connecting battery to recharging station at the end of shift
  • Assist in maintaining the security and safety of the warehouse.
  • Detail-oriented Order Picker with experience working in various large warehouse environments. Seeking similar role where outstanding packing skills and strong commitment to safety will be valued.
  • Checked inventory and selected products from specific locations based upon availability.
  • Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes, and prepared shipments.
  • Verified product quantity and quality to determine accuracy of orders and reduce errors.
  • Received returns of damaged and incorrect orders to process replacements.
  • Built pallets and positioned orders on loading dock to safely pile and ship goods.
  • Utilized forklifts and pallet jacks to transport orders and prepare for shipment delivery.
  • Inspected machinery and equipment to determine functionality and performance.

Education

GED - undefined

Captain Shreve High School
Shreveport, LA

Skills

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Timeline

Warehouse Lead

Capital City Produce
08.2022 - Current

Order Selector

Freezer, US Foods Service
08.2013 - 08.2022

Order Puller

Rienhart Food Services
08.2011 - 05.2013

Order Selector

WDS
02.2009 - 04.2010

GED - undefined

Captain Shreve High School

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