JAMES WILLIAMS JR
Douglasville,GA
Summary
Results-driven warehouse professional with extensive experience at IKEA, excelling in safety and efficiency. Proven ability in load management and effective team collaboration, enhancing operational productivity. Forklift certified and detail-oriented, I prioritize safety while maintaining a clean workspace, contributing to a streamlined workflow and reduced downtime.
Hardworking individual with extensive background operating heavy duty machinery on diverse range of construction sites and projects. Proactive team player troubleshoots issues with machinery and equipment to promote longevity of use and precisely manipulates controls and levers to navigate and operate machinery. Committed to maintaining service standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Reach Driver
IKEA
01.2023 - Current
- Managed time wisely to complete assigned tasks within deadlines while maintaining high quality work standards.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on equipment, reducing downtime due to unexpected malfunctions.
- Adhered strictly to OSHA regulations for safe operation of reach trucks in a fast-paced warehouse setting.
- Maintained cleanliness in designated work areas, promoting a healthy workspace free from hazards or clutter.
- Safely maneuvered in tight spaces, preventing accidents and damage to warehouse property.
- Operated or tended automatic stacking, loading and packaging machines.
- Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
Dockworker/hostler
Fed Ex Freight
01.2017 - 01.2025
- 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.
- Hostler whenever needed to keep up with the workflow.
- Assisting Supervisor by making sure trailers are beig loaded properly.
Yard Jockey/hostler
Wilson Trucking Company
09.2016 - 02.2017
- Reduced yard congestion by coordinating with dispatchers, drivers, and warehouse personnel for smooth operations.
- Operated yard equipment safely, adhering to company policies and guidelines at all times.
- Contributed to a clean work environment by keeping the yard area organized and free of debris.
- Maintained accurate records of trailer locations, contributing to improved inventory management.
- Improved yard efficiency by effectively managing trailer movements and ensuring proper placement.
- Raisse and lower landing gear.
Loader/switcher
International Paper
02.2012 - 03.2016
- Loaded and unloaded pallets quickly and safely, managing work load priorities.
- Contributed to overall warehouse operations by assisting with various tasks as needed, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Maintained a safe work environment with proper handling techniques and adherence to safety protocols.
- Switch out containers/trailars safely pulling loaded containers to the dock.
- Knowledge and use of 5S cleaning procedures
- Knowledge and use of lock out tag out
Education
High School Diploma -
Pender High School
Burgaw, NCMasonry
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC01-2009
Skills
- Order picking
- Heavy lifting
- Warehouse navigation
- Load management
- Safety Minded
- Effective team player
- Forklift Certified
- Detail oriented
- Knowledge of 5S
- Lock out tag out
- Safety awareness
- Loading and unloading
- Efficient maneuvering
- Critical thinking
- Excellent communication
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
Timeline
Reach Driver
IKEA
01.2023 - Current
Dockworker/hostler
Fed Ex Freight
01.2017 - 01.2025
Yard Jockey/hostler
Wilson Trucking Company
09.2016 - 02.2017
Loader/switcher
International Paper
02.2012 - 03.2016
High School Diploma -
Pender High School
Masonry
Cape Fear Community College
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