Gavin Barnhardt
Saint Thomas,United States
Summary
Dependable and safety-focused warehouse professional with experience in forklift operation, shipping and receiving, and order fulfillment in fast-paced distribution environments. Proven ability to support warehouse operations, train employees, and improve workflow efficiency. Experienced in both manufacturing and retail logistics environments, including startup operations for outbound shipping departments. Skilled in material handling, inventory organization, and team collaboration while maintaining strong productivity and safety standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Forklift Operator
DB Schenker
Shippensburg, PA
05.2025 - 02.2026
- Material Handling & Equipment Operation
- Operated sit-down and stand-up forklifts to load, unload, and transport materials safely throughout the warehouse
- Moved pallets and product efficiently while maintaining organized storage locations
- Performed routine equipment checks to ensure safe operation
- Shipping & Receiving
- Loaded and unloaded trailers while maintaining product accuracy
- Verified product quantities and conditions before shipment
- Assisted with inbound and outbound warehouse operations
- Warehouse Operations
- Maintained clean and organized work areas
- Supported daily production goals in a fast-paced distribution environment
- Worked collaboratively with team members to meet shipping deadlines
Merchandiser
PepsiCo
Newville, PA
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Retail Merchandising
- Stocked shelves and maintained product displays according to company standards
- Pulled product from backroom inventory and transported to sales floor
- Built promotional displays to improve product visibility and sales
- Inventory Support
- Rotated product to maintain freshness and proper stock levels
- Ensured shelves remained fully stocked and organized
- Assisted store staff with inventory needs
Finished Goods Technician / Operations Support
REMarkets
Greencastle, PA
03.2024 - 02.2025
- Operations Leadership & Startup Support
- Assisted in the startup and development of a new outbound shipping section within the warehouse
- Helped organize workflows and staging areas to establish efficient shipping operations
- Supported daily outbound shipping operations to ensure timely order fulfillment
- Contributed to the successful distribution of approximately $3-5 million in finished goods bi-weekly to customers across the globe
- Training & Team Support
- Assisted with training new employees on outbound procedures, forklift operation, and safety standards
- Provided hands-on guidance to team members to ensure accurate order picking and shipping
- Helped maintain consistent productivity and quality standards within the outbound department
- Shipping & Logistics Coordination
- Picked, staged, and prepared outbound shipments for domestic and international customers
- Verified product accuracy and shipping documentation prior to dispatch
- Coordinated with team members to meet daily shipping deadlines
- Forklift & Equipment Operation
- Operated sit-down and stand-up forklifts to move finished goods and load outbound trailers
- Maintained safe and efficient material handling practices
- Process Improvement
- Assisted in developing standard procedures for the outbound department
- Identified workflow improvements that increased operational efficiency
Warehouse Associate
Target Distribution Center
Chambersburg, PA
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Order Fulfillment
- Packed products according to store orders while maintaining accuracy standards
- Ensured quality and correct quantities for outbound shipments
- Maintained productivity expectations in a high-volume distribution center
- Line Support
- Assisted with setting up packing lines for warehouse associates
- Supported team operations to maintain efficient workflow
Stocker
Walmart
Chambersburg, PA
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Stocking & Inventory
- Stocked shelves and maintained product organization
- Assisted with unloading trucks and organizing inventory
- Ensured accurate product placement and labeling
- Store Operations
- Assisted customers with locating products
- Maintained store cleanliness and organization
- Supported daily store operations as needed
Education
High School Diploma -
Commonwealth Charter Academy
Harrisburg, PA06-2020
Skills
- Sit-Down Forklift Operation
- Stand-Up Forklift Operation
- Warehouse Operations
- Shipping & Receiving
- Order Picking & Staging
- Inventory Handling
- Material Movement
- Employee Training Support
- Workflow Organization
- Safety Compliance
- Retail Merchandising
- Team Collaboration
- Loading and unloading
Timeline
Forklift Operator
DB Schenker
05.2025 - 02.2026
Merchandiser
PepsiCo
02.2025 - 05.2025
Finished Goods Technician / Operations Support
REMarkets
03.2024 - 02.2025
Warehouse Associate
Target Distribution Center
08.2022 - 04.2023
Stocker
Walmart
06.2021 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Commonwealth Charter Academy