Jamie Sims
Indianapolis
Summary
Adept at enhancing warehouse efficiency and safety, my tenure at Elwood Staffing showcased my ability to streamline operations and significantly reduce order processing times. With a strong foundation in forklift operation and a keen eye for quality control, my proactive approach and problem-solving skills have consistently improved workplace standards.
Professional warehouse worker with strong background in efficient inventory management and order fulfillment. Skilled in operating forklifts, managing stock levels, and ensuring timely deliveries. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, consistently adapting to changing needs. Reliable and flexible with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Worker
Elwood Staffing
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as Number pounds.
- Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
- Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
- Helped maintain an organized stockroom by labeling shelves clearly, designating specific areas for different products, and rotating stock regularly as required.
- Managed incoming shipments effectively by inspecting goods for quality control purposes before storing them appropriately.
- Improved workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by implementing effective inventory management and organization systems.
- Maximized available storage space by utilizing vertical stacking techniques when arranging inventory items.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on warehouse equipment to ensure optimal functionality at all times.
- Maintained cleanliness and order in warehouse, adhering to rigorous housekeeping standards.
- Optimized storage space, rearranging items to better utilize available square footage.
- Streamlined receiving process to minimize idle time, carefully inspecting and sorting incoming shipments.
- Reduced waste, implementing recycling procedures for packaging materials.
- Improved safety standards, conducted regular checks and maintenance of warehouse equipment.
- Enhanced physical inventory counts, participating in semi-annual audits to verify stock levels.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by organizing inventory in logical manner, facilitating quicker retrieval times.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
- Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Managed warehouse operations and verified proper shipment procedures.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
- Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
- Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets, and tape to protect from damage.
- Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
Construction Worker
John L. Scott
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Maintained clean and organized job sites, contributing to a safe working environment for all employees.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
- Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
Mechanic
Self Employed Web
01.2012 - Current
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Maintained a safe working environment at all times by adhering to company guidelines and OSHA regulations, reducing workplace accidents.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough inspections and identifying necessary repairs.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Maximized engine efficiency with routine tune-ups, oil changes, and filter replacements.
- Reduced downtime for clients by efficiently completing maintenance tasks and repairs on time.
- Repaired engine and transmission components to rebuild engine and enhance vitality.
- Upheld quality control standards for all completed work, ensuring each vehicle left the shop operating at peak performance.
- Enhanced vehicle longevity through meticulous attention to preventive maintenance tasks such as fluid checks, belt replacements, and battery testing.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with prompt diagnosis and resolution of complex mechanical issues.
- Streamlined repair processes by maintaining a well-organized and clean workspace, contributing to increased productivity.
- Utilized computerized diagnostic equipment to conduct thorough inspections and determine outcomes.
- Consistently met or exceeded company performance metrics through diligent work ethic and attention to detail in all repair tasks.
- Raised safety standards for vehicles by performing comprehensive brake system repairs and replacements.
- Calculated costs of materials and labor to prepair detailed repair estimates.
- Enhanced workshop safety with implementation of standardized procedures and regular safety drills.
- Diagnosed complex engine issues to restore vehicle performance, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Improved engine performance with advanced tuning and modifications.
- Increased vehicle reliability by conducting regular maintenance and thorough inspections.
- Achieved significant cost savings by negotiating better terms with parts suppliers.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
- Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
- Maintained awareness of vehicle market trends to assess customer demands and budgets.
Forklift Operator
Ingram Micro
05.2014 - 07.2016
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Maintained a safe working environment at all times by adhering to company guidelines and OSHA regulations, reducing workplace accidents.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough inspections and identifying necessary repairs.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Maximized engine efficiency with routine tune-ups, oil changes, and filter replacements.
- Reduced downtime for clients by efficiently completing maintenance tasks and repairs on time.
- Repaired engine and transmission components to rebuild engine and enhance vitality.
- Upheld quality control standards for all completed work, ensuring each vehicle left the shop operating at peak performance.
- Enhanced vehicle longevity through meticulous attention to preventive maintenance tasks such as fluid checks, belt replacements, and battery testing.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with prompt diagnosis and resolution of complex mechanical issues.
- Streamlined repair processes by maintaining a well-organized and clean workspace, contributing to increased productivity.
- Utilized computerized diagnostic equipment to conduct thorough inspections and determine outcomes.
- Consistently met or exceeded company performance metrics through diligent work ethic and attention to detail in all repair tasks.
- Raised safety standards for vehicles by performing comprehensive brake system repairs and replacements.
- Calculated costs of materials and labor to prepair detailed repair estimates.
- Enhanced workshop safety with implementation of standardized procedures and regular safety drills.
- Diagnosed complex engine issues to restore vehicle performance, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Improved engine performance with advanced tuning and modifications.
- Increased vehicle reliability by conducting regular maintenance and thorough inspections.
- Achieved significant cost savings by negotiating better terms with parts suppliers.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
- Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
- Maintained awareness of vehicle market trends to assess customer demands and budgets.
Education
Diploma -
Martinsville High School
Martinsville,In08.2012
Skills
- Packaging and labeling
- Picking and packing
- Self-motivated and disciplined
- Cleaning and organizing
- Heavy lifting
- Loading and unloading
- Warehouse safety
- Order picking
- Clear communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Sorting and labeling
- Material handling
- Warehouse operations
- Order picking and processing
- Warehouse organization
- Pallet jack handling
- Shipping and receiving
- Material loading and unloading
- Punctual and dependable
- Stacking and staging
- Unpacking merchandise
- Pallet jacks
- Inventory management
- Forklift operation
- Safety protocols
- Storage organization
- Assembly and production
- Forklift operations
- Inventory tracking
- Quality control
- Warehouse equipment maintenance
- Equipment operation
- Hazardous materials handling
- Material safety data sheets
- Cross-docking
- Lean principles
- Multitasking and organization
- Equipment maintenance
- Labeling and sorting
- Skid building
- Willing to learn
- Lifting and sorting
- Labeling and boxing
- Wrapping and boxing
- Physical strength and stamina
- Pallet jack operation
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Ingram Micro
05.2014 - 07.2016
Mechanic
Self Employed Web
01.2012 - Current
Warehouse Worker
Elwood Staffing
Construction Worker
John L. Scott
Diploma -
Martinsville High School
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