Jamie Colon-Barnes
South Hadley,MA
Summary
Committed Warehouse leader accustomed to managing shipping and receiving operations in high-volume warehouse environments. Organized approach to monitoring materials movements with focus on safety and productivity. Performance-oriented team player with good multitasking abilities. Also highly energetic, motivated and ambitious. I can adapt to any situation and I am always looking to learn and grow my career.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
General Warehouse Associate
The Home Depot RDC
08.2023 - Current
- Requisition new supplies and maintained pallet roller storage areas for smooth department operations.
- Provide excellent customer service through utilizing new robotics technology by Boston Dynamics.
- Manage work orders(ASN) while also processing and sorting other department product.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through open communication, teamwork, and proactive problem-solving efforts.
- Evaluate incoming product for quality issues and processed unacceptable materials for return.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 70 pounds.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Operated RF scanners to track merchandise and verify contents of containers.
Warehouse Associate
J Polep Distribution
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Operated various types of equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks safely while moving products throughout the facility.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives within the facility by participating in process evaluations and implementing recommended changes when necessary.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds.
Freezer Case Pick Team Selector
C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc.
05.2017 - 11.2019
- Accurately picked and palletized frozen goods utilizing electric pallet jacks and Hi-Los.
- Staged and loaded completed orders into trailers, while properly distributing the weight so no merchandised was damaged on route to the grocery stores.
- Instead of working individually now we were working as teams while being paid per case versus percentage.
- Prepared and checked outbound shipments for accuracy.
- Adapted quickly to changes in priorities or workflows within the warehouse environment, maintaining high levels of accuracy and productivity at all times.
- Contributed to cost savings initiatives by identifying opportunities for process improvement within the warehouse operation.
Perishable Goods Selector
Performance Food Group Co
06.2016 - 05.2017
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols, proper equipment usage, and regular housekeeping tasks.
- Continuously lifting and palletizing product weighing up to 70 pounds.
- Reduced fulfillment errors by using RF scanners to quickly pick items to proper bins.
- Developed strong working relationships with peers, supervisors, and other stakeholders to foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Optimized inventory control by conducting routine cycle counts and updating the warehouse management system accordingly.
Freezer/Perishable Incentive Selector
Bozzuto's Food Distrubution Center
03.2015 - 04.2016
- Increased order processing speed through proficient use of warehouse management software systems to track inventory movement accurately.
- Coordinated efficient organization, palletizing and transportation of completed packages.
- Operated equipment such as electric pallet jacks and forklifts to move heavy boxes.
- Continuously lifting product weighing up to 100 pounds in a safe and timely manner.
Incentive Freezer Selector
C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc.
01.2011 - 02.2015
- Facilitated organization within the freezer storage area by keeping aisles clear and products neatly arranged in pick slots.
- Reduced order processing time with efficient use of pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
- Safely operated electric pallet jacks throughout the warehouse picking product to fill orders.
- Staged and loaded pallets of frozen goods products into trailers.
- Utilized voice headsets and Motorola 4090 units to accurately fulfill customers orders
Education
GED -
Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MA06.2006
Skills
- Shipment Palletization
- Robot/Machine Operator
- Conveyor Operation
- Punctual and Dependable
- Loading and unloading
- Heavy Lifting
- Forklift Operation
- Order Picking
- Pallet Jacks
- Problem-Solving
- Safety Compliance
- Time Management
Accomplishments
- While working for C&S Wholesale Grocers I was among the very few people to achieve 200% for weeks not just for a day.
- Also with C&S Wholesale Grocers I was an avid community service volunteer(i.e. Ringing the bell for the Salvation Army, Rays Of Hope 8K, Ronald McDonald House, Penguin Plunge, Cancer House Of Hope clean ups, and Ice Cream Socials at Veterans Hospitals).
- Top Tier Selector while working for Bozzutos Distribution Center
- 2 Time Homer Award recipient at The Home Depot( "Doing The Right Thing" "Customer Service")
- 2 Time "Caught Orange Handed" recipient(awarded for working safely)
Timeline
General Warehouse Associate
The Home Depot RDC
08.2023 - Current
Warehouse Associate
J Polep Distribution
02.2023 - 08.2023
Freezer Case Pick Team Selector
C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc.
05.2017 - 11.2019
Perishable Goods Selector
Performance Food Group Co
06.2016 - 05.2017
Freezer/Perishable Incentive Selector
Bozzuto's Food Distrubution Center
03.2015 - 04.2016
Incentive Freezer Selector
C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc.
01.2011 - 02.2015
GED -
Holyoke Community College