James Yates
Summary
Hardworking team member skilled in safely moving heavy loads manually or using forklifts and pallet jacks. Punctual, reliable and dedicated to teamwork. Demonstrated attention to detail and problem-solving abilities, achieving high standards in shipping accuracy and workplace safety.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Associate
Grief - Tubes & Cores
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment.
- 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.
- 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.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
Truck Loader
Premier Transportation & Warehousing
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Loaded and strapped shipments into place on trucks.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized warehouse, contributing to overall workplace productivity.
- Increased delivery accuracy by double-checking shipment contents against packing lists prior to loading trucks.
- Trained new hires on proper loading procedures, enhancing overall team performance and reducing errors.
- Safely operated forklifts and pallet jacks, maintaining zero-accident record throughout employment.
- Loaded diverse range of cargo types, becoming proficient in specialized handling requirements.
Lead Unloader
Atlantic Furniture
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Handled packages with care while transporting from truck to loading dock.
- Reduced product damages during unloading process by ensuring proper handling techniques were followed.
- Unloaded packages with care and placed in proper staging area.
- Loaded packages onto pallets and into staging areas as directed.
- Kept facilities clean and organized to promote safe work environments and avoid injuries.
- Managed a team of loaders, ensuring timely completion of tasks with optimal productivity levels.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
General Warehouse Associate
Bimbos Bakery, USA
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Prepared orders for shipment through careful packaging, labeling, and documentation, resulting in minimal returns due to errors or damages.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Safely operated various warehouse equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks, to move products efficiently.
- Maintained clean work areas by disposing of waste materials properly and organizing storage spaces as needed.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
Education
High School Diploma -
Holyoke High School
Holyoke, MA06.2000
Skills
- Packaging and Labeling
- Lifting and sorting
- Shipping and receiving
- Workplace Cleanliness
- Product verification
- Forklift Operations
- Merchandise staging
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Punctual and Dependable
- Receiving and Processing Shipments
- Team Collaboration
- Pallet Jack Operation
- Truck loading and unloading
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Warehouse Associate
Grief - Tubes & Cores
03.2024 - 08.2024
Truck Loader
Premier Transportation & Warehousing
06.2023 - 03.2024
Lead Unloader
Atlantic Furniture
07.2022 - 05.2023
General Warehouse Associate
Bimbos Bakery, USA
01.2022 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Holyoke High School