James Pila
Material Handler
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Dependable Material Handler with over 10 years of warehouse experience successfully meeting challenging productivity objectives. Well-organized and knowledgeable about receiving, stowing, picking and tracking procedures. Skilled in operating forklifts, pallet jacks and scanners. Very service oriented for both internal and external customers. Organized team player that's self-motivated, solution-driven, and willing to take on any task to help an organization to succeed.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Fulfillment Associate
Amazon
DuPont, WA
11.2015 - 07.2023
- Used RF scanners daily for receiving, stowing, and picking orders
- Performed and completed assignments utilizing a variety of powered industrial trucks: stand up forklift, order picker, turret truck, reach forklift, clamp forklift, and tugger
- Unloaded and loaded trailers
- Tasked with operating and controlling automatic guided vehicles
- Responsible for robotic stowing operations
- Mentored and assisted in training of new associates
- Maintained a clean and organized working environment
Warehouse Associate II
Amerisource Bergen Corporation
Honolulu, HI
07.1993 - 08.2012
- Used wrist and handheld RF scanners to receive, stock and pick orders
- Sorted and prepared orders for delivery and shipping
- Performed general product maintenance which included: inventory cycle counts, stock rotation, pulled damaged or outdated products
- Operated stand up forklift, order picker, turret truck and powered pallet jack
- Performed general warehouse cleaning which included sweeping, mopping floors, dusting and wiping down shelves and totes
Department Manager
CVS Pharmacy
Honolulu, Hawaii
04.1989 - 02.1993
- Supervised all business functions including operations, sales promotions, purchasing, merchandising, customer service, and training of new employees
Education
High School Diploma -
Kubasaki High School
Okinawa, Japan 08.1974 - 06.1977
Skills
Proficient in operating a variety of powered industrial trucks
Loading and unloading trailers
Receiving, order picking and processing
Optimizing efficiency
Attention to detail
Accomplishments
At Amazon:
- Collaborated with management and maintenance team to increase storage space by adding 20 pallet locations to the building.
- Frequently exceeded performance metrics by 10 - 97%
- Received "Employee of the Month" for Oct. 2015 and Nov. 2019
- Received General Manager's Award for Excellence
At Amerisource Bergen Corporation:
- Was chosen from all Hawaii Division Amerisource Bergen associates to oversee operations of secondary warehouse-sublet and contracted by Owens & Minor (medical & surgical supply company). Successfully managed warehouse from start to finish for a 2 year contract.
- Received "Associate of the Year" Hawaii Division Nov. 1998
- Received several perfect attendance awards(no sick days taken per calendar year)
Timeline
Fulfillment Associate
Amazon
11.2015 - 07.2023
Warehouse Associate II
Amerisource Bergen Corporation
07.1993 - 08.2012
Department Manager
CVS Pharmacy
04.1989 - 02.1993
High School Diploma -
Kubasaki High School
08.1974 - 06.1977