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George Alaalatoa

Spanaway,WA

Summary

Dynamic warehouse professional with extensive experience at East Penn Manufacturing Co, excelling in inventory tracking and safety compliance. Proven ability to enhance efficiency through innovative layout redesigns and effective team leadership. Skilled in forklift operation and fostering a motivated workplace culture, ensuring timely order fulfillment and high customer satisfaction.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Operator

WOW Logistics
10.2024 - Current
  • Used forklifts and pallet jacks to relocate products.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Kept warehouse stations and equipment in good working order in line with OSHA requirements.
  • Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
  • Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.

Warehouse Manager, Warehouse Lead, Warehouse Work

East Penn Manufacturing Co
04.2016 - 09.2024
  • Conducted periodic audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy, identifying discrepancies for swift resolution.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to OSHA guidelines and company policies.
  • Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
  • Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
  • Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction through timely order fulfillment and accurate inventory tracking.
  • Increased warehouse efficiency by implementing new inventory management systems and procedures.
  • Fostered a positive workplace culture that motivated employees to perform their best while maintaining high morale.
  • Collaborated closely with sales department to address any issues related to product availability or shipment delays.
  • Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills, and route development expertise.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.

Warehouse Worker

Oreilly Auto Pats
07.2012 - 04.2016
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 75 pounds.
  • Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
  • Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
  • Contributed to achieving team goals with consistent punctuality, reliability, and adherence to established performance standards.
  • Operated various types of warehouse machinery safely, adhering to all relevant guidelines and protocols.
  • Managed incoming shipments effectively by inspecting goods for quality control purposes before storing them appropriately.
  • Ensured accurate order fulfillment by diligently cross-checking pick lists against packed items for consistency.
  • Performed routine maintenance checks on warehouse equipment to ensure optimal functionality at all times.

Warehouse Worker

Exide Technology
11.2000 - 06.2012
  • Enhanced physical inventory counts, participating in semi-annual audits to verify stock levels.
  • Facilitated smooth operation of loading dock, coordinating efficient loading and unloading of trucks.
  • Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
  • Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
  • Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.

Education

Mt. Tahoma High School
Tacoma, WA
06-2000

Skills

  • Shipping and receiving
  • Packaging and labeling
  • Forklift operation
  • Warehouse safety
  • Loading and unloading
  • Order picking
  • Warehouse organization
  • Safety compliance
  • Inventory tracking
  • Cycle counting
  • Pallet jack handling
  • Barcode scanning

Timeline

Warehouse Operator

WOW Logistics
10.2024 - Current

Warehouse Manager, Warehouse Lead, Warehouse Work

East Penn Manufacturing Co
04.2016 - 09.2024

Warehouse Worker

Oreilly Auto Pats
07.2012 - 04.2016

Warehouse Worker

Exide Technology
11.2000 - 06.2012

Mt. Tahoma High School

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