J Newton
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Dynamic Warehouse Associate with extensive experience at FedEx Ground, excelling in order preparation and inventory control. Proven ability to enhance productivity and accuracy through effective team collaboration and forklift operation. Recognized for consistently exceeding targets while maintaining high safety standards and attention to detail in fast-paced environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Associate
FedEx:Ground
Kansas City, MO
01.2025 - Current
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Operated various types of equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks safely while moving products throughout the facility.
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
- Assisted in reducing product damage by properly handling and storing materials.
- Increased accuracy in order picking by utilizing electronic scanning devices and following established procedures.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as Number pounds.
- Displayed adaptability by taking on various roles within the warehouse as needed, including receiving, shipping, or inventory control duties.
- Consistently met or exceeded productivity targets while maintaining high standards for quality and safety.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
Warehouse Associate
PrimeFlight
Kansas City, MO
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Displayed adaptability by taking on various roles within the warehouse as needed, including receiving, shipping, or inventory control duties.
- Consistently met or exceeded productivity targets while maintaining high standards for quality and safety.
- Increased accuracy in order picking by utilizing electronic scanning devices and following established procedures.
- Assisted in reducing product damage by properly handling and storing materials.
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
- Operated various types of equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks safely while moving products throughout the facility.
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
Kansas City, KS
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
- Displayed adaptability by taking on various roles within the warehouse as needed, including receiving, shipping, or inventory control duties.
- Consistently met or exceeded productivity targets while maintaining high standards for quality and safety.
- Increased accuracy in order picking by utilizing electronic scanning devices and following established procedures.
- Assisted in reducing product damage by properly handling and storing materials.
- Operated various types of equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks safely while moving products throughout the facility.
Dockworker
Walmart
11.2022 - 09.2023
- Improved warehouse efficiency by organizing and maintaining a clean dock area.
- Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently, improving overall productivity.
- Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
- Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets, and tape to protect from damage.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
- Maintained excellent attendance records, contributing to the smooth operation of the dock facility.
- Inspected cargo for signs of damage or loss and recorded discrepancies to bill of ladings.
Line Chef
The Cheesecake Factory
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Ensured consistent high-quality dishes by adhering to standardized recipes and strict quality control measures.
- Demonstrated versatility by efficiently working across various stations within the kitchen as needed.
- Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment by following strict food handling guidelines and regular cleaning schedules.
- Expedited customer orders with prompt and accurate plate assembly, ensuring top-notch presentation standards.
- Developed strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Assisted in training new line chefs, sharing best practices for efficient food preparation and service consistency.
- Fostered a positive work atmosphere through enthusiasm, dedication, and a strong work ethic, leading to increased team morale.
- Established positive working relationships with colleagues through effective communication and teamwork strategies.
Team Lead
Global Concessions
11.2020 - 09.2022
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
Warehouse Associate
Chewys Warehouse
10.2019 - 11.2020
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as Number pounds.
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
- Displayed adaptability by taking on various roles within the warehouse as needed, including receiving, shipping, or inventory control duties.
- Consistently met or exceeded productivity targets while maintaining high standards for quality and safety.
- Increased accuracy in order picking by utilizing electronic scanning devices and following established procedures.
- Assisted in reducing product damage by properly handling and storing materials.
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
- Operated various types of equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks safely while moving products throughout the facility.
Forklift Operator
Aspen Products Inc
Kansas City, MO
09.2017 - 02.2019
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
Line Chef
The Well Bar, Grille, and Rooftop
04.2014 - 07.2016
- Ensured consistent high-quality dishes by adhering to standardized recipes and strict quality control measures.
- Demonstrated versatility by efficiently working across various stations within the kitchen as needed.
- Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment by following strict food handling guidelines and regular cleaning schedules.
- Expedited customer orders with prompt and accurate plate assembly, ensuring top-notch presentation standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Kansas City, MO05.2014
Skills
- Order preparation
- Inventory control
- Forklift operation
- Quality assurance
- Equipment maintenance
- Supply restocking
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Safety compliance
- Data entry
- Shipping logistics
- Product handling
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Task prioritization
- Packaging and labeling
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Lifting and sorting
- Labeling and boxing
- Order picking
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse safety
- Order picking and processing
- Order fulfillment
- Heavy lifting
- Warehouse operations
- Loading and unloading
- Warehouse organization
- Workplace cleanliness
- Warehouse environment safety
- Inventory organization
- Material handling
- Inventory counting
- Quality control
- Wrapping and boxing
- Leadership and team building
- Pallet jacking
- Pallet jack operations
- Inventory management
- Assembly and production
- Warehouse logistics
- Product verification
- Warehouse management systems
- Complex Problem-solving
- Forklift operations
- Materials handling and transport
- Equipment operation
- Logistics
- Freight labeling
- Merchandise staging
- Purchase order verification
- Excellent driving record
- Barcode scanning
- Forklift certified
- Warehouse tools operation
- Damage control
- Pallet building
- Picking and packing
- Self-motivated and disciplined
- Sorting and labeling
- Clear communication
- Punctual and dependable
- Cleaning and organizing
- Basic mathematics
- Safety training
- Hazardous materials handling
Timeline
Warehouse Associate
FedEx:Ground
01.2025 - Current
Warehouse Associate
PrimeFlight
04.2024 - 01.2025
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
09.2023 - 12.2024
Dockworker
Walmart
11.2022 - 09.2023
Line Chef
The Cheesecake Factory
10.2022 - 08.2023
Team Lead
Global Concessions
11.2020 - 09.2022
Warehouse Associate
Chewys Warehouse
10.2019 - 11.2020
Forklift Operator
Aspen Products Inc
09.2017 - 02.2019
Line Chef
The Well Bar, Grille, and Rooftop
04.2014 - 07.2016
High School Diploma -
Central High School