Ralph Stoudemire
Chicago,IL
Summary
Proven warehouse professional with extensive experience at CJ Logistics America, specializing in forklift operation and team collaboration. Demonstrated ability to enhance warehouse efficiency and safety, achieving significant reductions in product damage. Skilled in warehouse management systems and OSHA compliance, ensuring timely and accurate order fulfillment. Safety-oriented Forklift Operator knowledgeable about proper handling of heavy machinery, pallet jacks, cherry pickers and forklifts. Works well independently and as part of team. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Forklift Operator
CJ Logistics America
07.2021 - Current
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Built pallets and loads for partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Worked with racking systems and loaded or unloaded pallets, pulling and placing pallets on or off of vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization by effectively stacking pallets using a forklift, maximizing storage capacity without sacrificing accessibility or safety.
- Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift according to company guidelines.
- Reduced product damage by performing routine forklift maintenance and safety checks.
- Contributed to the reduction of workplace accidents by adhering to strict safety protocols during all forklift operations.
- Participated in regular safety meetings, staying up-to-date on best practices in regards to safe and efficient operation of a warehouse forklift.
- Improved overall warehouse cleanliness, routinely clearing debris from aisles with the use of attachments on the forklift.
- Collaborated with other warehouse team members, ensuring smooth workflow through effective communication during forklift operations.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Kept up-to-date on company policies and procedures relating to forklift operations through continuous training sessions and self-directed learning.
- Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
- Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
Warehouse Picker
Ingram Micro
05.2017 - 06.2020
- Used scanners to quickly locate and track items in warehouse.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily pick and pack goals.
- Met productivity goals consistently by prioritizing tasks effectively and staying focused during peak hours.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized work area, adhering to safety regulations.
- Reduced product damage, carefully inspecting items for defects before packaging and reporting any issues promptly.
- Maintained high customer satisfaction with accurately picked orders that met or exceeded expectations.
- Streamlined order processing with the effective use of barcode scanners and warehouse management software.
- Increased order fulfillment rates by implementing effective time-management strategies during peak periods.
- Printed labels, packaged boxes, and loaded into outbound containers.
- Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
- Picked and packed order items.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
- Promoted warehouse safety by reporting or resolving safety hazards and observing OSHA guidelines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Austin Carrier Adcademy
Chicago, IL1991
Skills
- Forklift Operation
- Truck loading and unloading
- Warehouse Organization
- Shipping and receiving
- Heavy Lifting
- Workplace Cleanliness
- Warehouse Safety
- Order Picking
- Safety Protocols
- Team Player
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Problem-Solving
- Safety awareness
- Order picking and processing
- OSHA Workplace Safety
- Punctual and Reliable
- OSHA Compliance
- Warehouse Management Systems
- Assembly line experience
Timeline
Warehouse Forklift Operator
CJ Logistics America
07.2021 - Current
Warehouse Picker
Ingram Micro
05.2017 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
Austin Carrier Adcademy
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