Harold Alston
Gwynn Oak,MD
Summary
Experienced warehouse professional with strong inventory control, forklift operation, and shipping documentation skills. Known for accurate order picking, cycle counting, and safe material handling in fast-paced bakery operations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Receiver
H&S Bakery
Baltimore, Ohio
07.2022 - 08.2026
- Received bakery ingredient deliveries and verified counts against purchase orders.
- Inspected packaging, dates, and conditions for incoming flour, sugar, and supplies.
- Followed H&S Bakery safety procedures during daily receiving operations.
- Placed merchandise in designated areas, added tags, and secured larger pieces.
- Processed vendor returns, maintaining accurate records to support inventory management and supplier relationships.
- Tracked expiration dates on perishable items and removed outdated products, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Operated lift and hand trucks to transfer materials to and from target areas.
- Prepared work orders, bills of lading or shipping orders to route materials.
- Determined shipping and storage costs, ensuring accurate billing and cost management for logistics operations.
- Computed shipping, storage or demurrage charges using a computer or price list.
- Requisitioned and stored shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
Warehouse Worker
H&S Bakery
Baltimore, Md
09.2019 - 08.2026
- Loaded bakery products onto trailers for shipping and receiving
- Picked customer orders using warehouse tickets and route schedules
- Separated damaged bakery goods from saleable stock for disposal
- Coordinated with drivers and team members during daily loading operations
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Checked product labels and dates for H&S Bakery inventory rotation
- Cleaned work areas to support food safety and sanitation standards
- Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
- Organized warehouse space for efficient storage of products.
- Preserved safe work environment by maintaining clean workstations and pallet area.
- Followed established guidelines for picking orders accurately.
- Maintained stock levels in accordance with company policies.
- Performed cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records.
- Investigated any reported problems regarding shipping errors or damages.
- Collaborated closely with other departments on special projects as needed.
- Processed returns of defective merchandise as required.
- Verified accuracy of incoming shipments against purchase orders.
- Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
- Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
- Reviewed work orders before starting work to determine necessary materials and meet deadlines.
- Coordinated cargo unloading with other workers to achieve efficient and safe transportation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lake Clifton High
Baltimore, MD06-1983
Skills
- Inventory control
- Forklift operation
- Shipping documentation
- Order picking
- Cycle counting
- Material handling
Timeline
Receiver
H&S Bakery
07.2022 - 08.2026
Warehouse Worker
H&S Bakery
09.2019 - 08.2026
High School Diploma -
Lake Clifton High